On April 17, Sensei Kinjo was presented the Caring Canadian award by the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada.
“The award recognizes individuals who volunteer their time to help others and to build a smarter and more caring nation. The award also highlights the fine example set by these volunteers, whose compassion and engagement are so much a part of our Canadian character.”
– The Governor General of Canada
Read the press release here.
Congratulations to Sensei Kinjo! Also, thank you to Marg Takahashi who spearheaded the nomination for Sensei.
On September 17th, Sensei Kinjo, a longtime supporter of the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre, released 5 birds back into the wild that were under the care of the Centre.
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The 2011 kata tournament was held April 16, 2011. Congratulations to all the participants! Check out the media page for pictures from the day.
White/yellow belt, age 6-8
Logan Fedoruk
Zoe Arvay (gold)
Wyatt Blowes-Maritorena (bronze)
Ta-Liyah Many Grey Horses (silver)
Yellow/orange/green belt, age 6-9
Erik Amelinckx (bronze)
Ethan Trechka
Jaxon Shigehiro (silver)
Trey Tymensen
Maakaa’kii
James Tymensen (gold)
Orange belt, age 10-14
Joshua Pender
Robbie Dela Garza (silver)
Ian Hofsink (bronze)
Aldrin Azucena (gold)
Green/brown belt, age 10-14
Colt Kielstra
Dakar Christakos (bronze)
Ethan Schortinghuis (silver)
Anthony Carolla
Nate Czech
Bianca Christakos (gold)
Green belt, adult
Valerie Christakos
Danille Lazaretto (silver)
Amber Carolla (bronze)
Dianna Gossen (gold)
Special thanks to the black belt students who came out to help:
Mika Nakashima
Akane Kinjo
Kazumi Marthiensen
Bob Marthiensen
Ken Kote
Aaron Roth
Adrian Lickiss
Dominique Tkaczyk
