April 30, 2002

Kokusai Rensei Taikai (International Budo Cultivation Event)

After the rigorous and impressive World Butoku Sai, in the following day, the Rensei Taikai of International Division took place in the Butokuden with the presence of elite Hanshi Board members. It was intended the special opportunity for DNBKID members to be examined as witnessed by the Hanshi Board of DNBK Honbu. Honorable Adachi Hanshi, 81 years old Kendo champion presided the traditional procession. Miura Takeyuki Hanshi 81 years old master executed the Harai no Gi with his dynamic Iaido skills. Sherry Kimbre, Renshi of USA Mid-West had the honor of official pledge of Sensee decree. Four senior members of DNBKID Kyoshi, James Thomas, Ken Shockey, David Passmore, George VanHorn executed the solid Karatedo Kata signfying the solidarity of the international division. The Classical Aikijiujutsu Happo Yaburi was demonstrated for a special dedication by USA Honbu Aikido team. In the sequence of the program presentation. DNBKID members focused on the energetic demonstration of their prospective disciplines they formally train. Starting from Kendo, Iaido, Judo, Aikido, Jiujutsu, Okinawa Kobudo, and Karatedo. The entire delivery was done with great precision, efficiency, and force. Honbu Hanshi Board praised the great efforts assembled by the international division. Kubota Hanshi 80 years old master executed Osame no Gi with his Enshin Ryu Iaido skills and concluded the highly spirited and intense Rensei Taikai.

Awards bestowed in April 30, 2002 as a result of Rensei Taikai were as follows:
All participants received the very prestigious Commemorative Medallion created only for this special occasion by the national mint, bearing the DNBK seal and Sosai's Calligraphy, Wakon, spirit of Japan. In addition, all received the special fan bearing the Sosai' Calligraphy, Senshin Koshi, means beginning of relationship as cleansing our soul. Also, Men-Tenugui bearing Sosai's Calligraphy, Keikou, blessing of light. This has been truly unprecedented occasion where Honbu bestowed so many precious gifts and opportunities to the international participants.

Yushu Sho (Outstanding Performance Award): George VanHorn Kyoshi
Shorei Sho (Commending Performance Award): Ken Shockey, Kyoshi, Barry Edelman, Kyoshi,Shlomo David, Kyoshi, David Passmore Kyoshi, James Thomas, Kyoshi, Roger Payne Renshi, Rodoriguez Dabauza Renshi
Kanto Sho(Great Spirit Award): Ron Lok Renshi, Joseph Hedderman Renshi, David Ansell Renshi, Alexander Arabajiev Renshi, Robert Everhart Kyoshi, Pete Stinger Kyoshi, Geza Sezepvolgyi Renshi
Doryuku Sho(Great Effort Award) : Bruce Scrivens, J.T. De Sousa, Martin Ricketes, Stephen Goffin, William Frazer, John Shen, Motoya Nakamura, Karl Fitzsimons, Sherry Kimbre, Eric Beguin, Frank Sechaud, Lynn Eklund, Robert Arnorth, Jeff Hastings, Chris Gusack, Richard Raymond, Fabio Bardanzellu, Costantino Brandozzi, Tim Roach, Eric Inscoe, Neves De Alameida, Antonio Garlinho, Paulo Nunes
Dantai Yushu Sho: Team Excellence Award: UK Mid Sussex Dojo
Dantai Shorei Sho: Team Commendation Award: Belgium In Yo Kai: USA Princeton Dojo
Dantai Kanto Sho: Team Spirit Award: USA Washin Kan Karatedo: UK Tokushima Budo
Korou Sho: Distinguished Service and Dedication Award
William Dometrich, Hanshi,USA, George Stobbaerts,Hanshi,Portugal, Allan Tattersall,Hanshi, UK, Alfred Bates,Hanshi,UK, Pierre Chalmagne,Hanshi, Belgium, Ken Tallack, Kyoshi, Canada, Roger Payne,Renshi, UK, Kazuhiko Kumai, Kyoshi,Italy, Ron Kluger,Kyoshi,Israel, Ken Shockey,Kyoshi,USA George Lee, Kyoshi,USA, Kim Baylor, Tasshi, DNBKID
Honbu presented the special awards of Korou Sho for their steadfast contribution and dedication to the restoration, promotion and development of classical tradition of Budo in their respective domain.

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