The JKF Wado Kai Canada, Syndicated

At an examination for 6th and 7th Dan candidates in Sendai (Japan), Norma Foster and three others attempted the test for their next dan grades. Norma was the only one who passed! In addition to her Kyoshi title, she is one of the few people in the JKF Wado Kai who as passed this examination. She is still the highest ranking woman in the JKF Wado Kai.

This comes on the heels of Bob Nash passing his 7th Dan examination earlier this year. This is great news for the Wado Kai federations in the United States and Canada, validating that the path Norma and Bob have chosen for themselves and their students is worth the work.

To all Wado Kai members in Canada, let’s have a beer and celebrate, eh?

The following passed Dan examinations in December of 2007:
1. Barry Welch, 4 Dan
2. Bob Mooney, 2 Dan
3. Frances Li, 2 Dan
4. Fujiaki Mooney, 2 Dan

Following that, we had five more new shodans after another Dan examination in January:
5. Iain Glass, 1 Dan
6. Jason Chow, 1 Dan
7. Nathan Cheung, 1 Dan
8. Ryan Chow, 1 Dan
9. Sarah Bombay, 1 Dan

Congratulations to them all for their hard work and dedication!