Congratulations to the following members who recently received Shihan licensing (and above) from Nidai Soke Okuyama. They were promoted on 8 August 2014 at the conclusion of the Jikiden (direct transmission of mysteries/skills) sessions held in Bay City, Michigan, USA.

Menkyo Shihan Joseph Adornato, – Texas, USA
Menkyo Shihan Ronald Ramirez – Arizona, USA
Menkyo Shihan Richard Schafer – California, USA
Menkyo Shihan Errol Poe – California, USA
Menkyo Kaiden Sandaikichu Shihan Matt Walker, Senzan – Texas, USA
Menkyo Kaiden Sandaikichu Shihan Gil Adams, Seizan – California, USA
Menkyo Kaiden Sandaikichu Shihan George Wilson, Shuho – California, USA
Menkyo Kaiden Sandaikichu Shihan Joseph Stricker, Kozan – Michigan, USA