The event was well attended by local Kobudo students and was concluded with dan gradings in the art of traditional Okinawan weaponry up to fourth dan.
The George Kobudo School is a registered dojo or Shibu at the Ryukyu Shimbukan in Japan and now boasts with nine Shodans (first dan), eight Nidans (second dan), one Sandan (third dan) and one Godan (fourth dan) in its ranks.
It was sensei Akemine's first visit to South Africa and he was pleasantly surprised by the scenic environment of the Garden route and said he is looking forward to his next visit to George.
More information about Ryukyu Kobudo can be found in the George Herald sport guide or visit www.gojuryu-southerncape.co.za
This first dan grading group attended a four day seminar, conducted by sensei Okinawan weapon master Hiroshi Akemine, at the George Kobudo Shibu. From the left: Hennie de Ridder, Robert Pollicutte, sensei Rocher le Grange (kobudo instructor), Kyle Boorman, sensei Kobudo Master Hiroshi Akemine, Dylan Hemphill, Leighton Prins, Wade Tiran, and Norman Reinach.
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