JKFNW Scrapbook

Another successful annual retreat was attended by 40 black belts. Not much snow in Sun River this year and the temperature was close to 60 degrees! That did not deter the avid skiers who boasted about Spring skiing conditions. As usual, the food was awesome, as well as the camaraderie.
Photographer: Valerie Kok Keeney, Rick Huls

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The Kent Dojo sponsored the 2nd annual USANKF Kata Certification Course. About 30 participants studied WKF, PUKO and USANKF kata judging criteria and learned Jion and Seshan shitei kata.
Photographer: Rick Huls

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Sensei Yoshida and his wife Linda sponsored a New Years dinner for all of the Black Belts and their significant other. Thank you so much Sensei and Linda!
Photographer: Valerie Kok Keeney

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Photos from the Washington State Karate-do Federation 2009 Invitational Tournament and USA-NKF Qualifier at Edmond's Community College.
Photographer: Rick Huls

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Here are some photos from the seminars on the day before this year's tournament.
Photographer: Valerie Kok Keeney

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Every year the Kent students hold an annual Sensei Appreciation Day :-). This year we were blessed to have a great turnout including out-of-towners Sensei's Mike Kok, Tito and Marta. Thank you Kent!
Photographers: Valerie Kok Keeney, Rick Huls

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Photos from our annual camping trip to Lake Kachess near Snoqualmie pass, WA.
Photographer: Valerie Kok Keeney

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This was the last promotion that we held at the Kent Dojo before it closed its doors on September 30, 2009 after 24 years of operation. We had 15 candidates pass promotion, including 5 new green belts.
Photographers: Valerie Kok Keeney, Rick Huls

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Sadly, after 24 years of operation, the Kent dojo, at Boeing's Kent Activity Center, is now closed!
Yoshida Sensei attended along with many former and current students to lead the last class. To summarize the evening, we had a one-hour workout, and then changed and dinner. We filled the dojo floor, and it was great to see! My thanks to all who came! After dinner, Sensei gathered us together and we talked for a bit. Many long-timers said a few words about their history there, including two couples who met their spouses in class! Finally, the industrious and considerate students and staff at Kent presented Sensei with a framed picture taken at our last promotion, held on Sept. 28.
All things considered, we made the best possible end to 24 years of history at the Kent dojo.

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Photos from the fall Black Belt promotion.
Photographer: Rick Huls

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In December Yoshida Sensei turned 60! We celebrated at Yoshida's Wine Bar & Bistro in Portland. Awesome party!
Photographer: Rick Huls

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