We made an intense practice prior to the start of the kyu test. David Altman led a long warmup and stretch followed by 20 (or 30) of each basic block, punch and kick, then 35 kata – five repetitions of each of the Heian kata plus Tekki Shodan and Tekki Nidan.
Kyu test this spring was led by nidans Mike Kostroske, Quang Nguyen, Greg Tunink, and shodan Paul Cepe supervised by David Altman, Mike Lyon, and Carl Johnson.
| NAME | DOJO | NEW RANK |
| Kristin McKenzie | KC | 2nd kyu |
| Anicet Akanza | KC | 2nd kyu |
| Jorge Rodriguez | KC | 3rd kyu |
| Benja Smith | KC | 4th kyu |
| Nick Tallmon | KC | 5th kyu |
| David Pacer | KC | 8th kyu |
David Pacer
Mike Kostroske signed the kyu certificates and all the seniors had advice and corrections for those who tested. Afterwards, a bunch of us enjoyed a late lunch at LuLu’s Thai Restaurant a block or so from the dojo.
Congratulations to everyone – it was an excellent test with very strong spirit start to finish!