One of the best parts of the National Training Seminars are the many opportunities to get to know your fellow practitioners, make friends and have fun!
Sensei Iha sharing a few minutes with Masanori Nakayama, Kyoshi 7th Dan, Kaoru Tsamori, Kyoshi, 7th Dan, and Yujiro Uza, 4th Dan.
Teiko Yonaha Tursi lead the entire group in a traditional Okinawan Dance, here assisted by Uto Iha, Iha Sensei and Hero Iha.
Laura Chartier, 5th Dan, celebrates her new rank with a few spins around the dance floor with one of our South American guests.
The after picnic party entertainment was provided by the Hardcore Troubadors, fronted by Steve Shoha, 2nd Dan.
The Kids vs. the Adults. The South Americans were bolstered with the support of Kurt Butler at mid-field and Mark McCloud in goal.
Hero Iha helping with the attack.
Quiet discussions occured in many places. Miyazato Hanshi
talks with Masayuki Akamine, 8th
Dan, an attorney from Naha, Okinawa.
Farewells with Sensei with the Japanese guests and other students from New Jersey and Lansing.