On January 15, 2006, exams were offered atPacific Shintaido's Kangeiko. Examiners were Ito Sensei and Jim Sterling Sensei.
Shintaido examinations provide an opportunity for assessment of our practice by several very senior instructors. Exams are rigorous and challenging, and it is quite common for a practitioner to repeat the same exam several times before advancing to the next level.
We celebrate the commitment and courage of all examinees, who spend long hours in preparation and then demonstrate their form in front of the examiners and the audience.
KARATE
| Name | Results |
| Michael DiPietro | Shodan |
| Byron Russell | Shodan |
BOJUTSU
| Name | Results |
| Gorazd Drozina | 5 kyu |
| Byron Russell | 1 kyu |
Event information for the British Shintaido Daienshu 2006 and the European Shintaido College(ESC): Forum 2006 to be held in England have been added to the events page.
At the Daienshu 2006, in May, British Shintaido is planning on hosting Okada Sensei from Japan. The full cost for the event is £235 (~ $406) and they are offering an early registration fee of £210 (~ $362) if you register by March 26, 2006. The application is avaliable for download.
The ESC event is for practitioners with ranks of Assistant and above. The full cost is £120 (~ $208) and they are offering an early registration fee of £90 (~ $156) if you register by May 1, 2006.