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Tonight we had Kanjiro Yasuda come train with us.
He is the son of Sensei Shintaro' who lives in Chiba near Tokyo, Shintaro was a student of mine when he lived in Motueka working at the air College
Kanjiro has been staying with Shuseki Shihan Simon in the Able tasman national park, doing conservation work in the park, on a school scholarship organization by SS Simon who manages the Totaranui end of the park for the department of Conservation.

OSU, our kids did really well at their grading yesterday. As well as seeing their growth, it was great to see their focus and hear them talk about their friends here at the Motueka dojo. OSU

Osu Thanks to all who have sent messages of support and encouragement or expressed an interest here's the next date we have secured for our informal syllabus workshop. Any blue belt and above is welcome to join us if you're in the neighborhood. Sensei Jo

Osu Everybody, sad news.
Jun Shihan Kathy has passed away. A Motueka student whom, with her brother Senpai Rex built the Motueka Dojo.
She moved to Nelson when she was a 1st kyu, if I remember correctly.
Some thoughts from Sensei Jenny.

We are saddened to share that our beloved sister and sister-in-law, Jun Shihan Kathy, passed away peacefully yesterday, 13 June, on her 78th birthday.
Jun Shihan Kathy lived well with Parkinson’s for many years. She embraced life, surrounded by the support of friends and family. With her wonderful laugh, she followed her heart and inspired friendship, loyalty, and love. She contributed to Seido Karate in many ways—as an author, teacher, mentor, and through her support in building the Motueka and Nelson dojos. Although her illness eventually prevented her from training, she is respected, never forgotten and continued to enjoy a rich social life with senior karateka.
On a personal level, Kathy welcomed me—a young solo mum—into her family more than 40 years ago with warmth and good cheer. Over the years, we shared many conversations about life and karate, often over refreshments. Rex also had a very special connection with his big sister.
Jun Shihan Kathy had a wonderful command of language and enjoyed a rich and varied career.
To honour and remember Jun Shihan Kathy, our family invites you to a celebration of her life at:
Shone and Shirley Funeral Directors, 164 Tahunanui Drive
Friday 19th June at 3 pm, with viewing from 2 pm.

Osu Sensei Jenny and Rex

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