DAN EXAM (KATA)  January 31, 2015


HSK members have not witnessed a dan exam for the past four years, and there's a very good reason why -- it is SUPER DIFFICULT!!!  HSK's dan exam is not only a test of technique proficiency, it is a test of strength ... strength of the body, but more importantly, strength of the MIND and HEART!  Our 10 dan candidates have driven themselves to their limits in preparing for the kata portion of this exam, scheduling an additional five trainings besides their three-times-a-week workouts.  This is definitely NOT a test for those weak of mind, spirit, or heart.



CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!! (from left front) Senpai Tracy Reynolds, Sensei, Senpai Eloise Aguiar; (from left back) Brian Dote, Senpai Ray Ikeda, Senpai Alan Reynolds, Senpai Myles Ushio, Senpai Randall Monaghan, Senpai Cliff Lau, Senpai Mel Choy, Senpai Scott Oshiro, and Todd China.



Calm Before

The Storm!

Preparing

Mentally!

It's Time!

Focus!

Spirit!

Heart!

No Turning Back!

Dig Deep!

Heian Sandan

Hangetsu

Bassai Dai

Bassai Dai

Enpi

Kanku Dai

Jion

Kanku Dai

Tekki Nidan

Kanku Dai

Chinte

Bassai Sho

Chinte

Bassai Sho

Tekki Sandan

Chinte

Tekki Sandan

Chinte

Heian Sandan

Gankaku

Chinte

Precision!

Heian Godan

Bassai Sho

Focus!

Gankaku

Enpi

Perfect Form!

Enpi

Enpi

Full Speed Ahead!

Kanku Dai

Heian Yondan

Heian Godan

Nijushiho

Jion

Our Lead Senpais Shine!

Enpi

Bassai Dai

Effort!

Bassai Sho

Kanku Dai

Spirit!

Form!

Sochin

Sochin