Congratulations to the new Shihan and Kaiden Sandaikichu Shihan!

Congratulations to the following members who recently received Shihan licensing (and above) from Nidai Soke Okuyama. They were promoted on 14 September 2012 at the conclusion of the Jikiden (direct transmission of mysteries/skills) sessions at Bayonne, New Jersey, USA.

Menkyo Shihan Gil Adams, Seizan – California, USA
Menkyo Shihan George Wilson, Shuho – California, USA
Menkyo Shihan Jose Miguel Teixeira – V.N. Gaia, Portugal
Menkyo Shihan Jerry Tardi – New Jersey, USA
Menkyo Shihan Cliff Brunetti – Florida, USA
Menkyo Shihan Joseph Stricker, Kozan – Michigan, USA
Menkyo Kaiden Sandaikichu Shihan Jesus Bonilla – Oregon, USA
Menkyo Kaiden Sandaikichu Shihan Devon Smith, Shinzan – Michigan, USA