WWSKC keeps getting better and better. Huge milestones were reached during this year for our instructors, dojo, members and even families. And things only seem brighter now!
Here are the highlights of the year:
Sensei Cathy Cline, promoted to 7th Dan
At the annual ISKF Masters Camp in Pennsylvania, Sensei Cathy Cline successfully passed her examination for 7th dan. The examination was administered by Masters Okazaki, Yaguchi, Takashina, Mikami and Koyama. This is a great achievement for Sensei Cline, our Washington clubs, the Northwest region and the organization. A milestone for women in karate, because it is the first 7th dan awarded to a woman in the JKA/ISKF organization.
15-Year Anniversary of WWSKC, 1990-2005
It has been 15 years since Sensei Cline opened the WWSKC. The club has been a wonderful place where many have come to improve themselves. The club has certainly grown in training area, experience, spirit and members, but we feel the best is yet to come. Of course, like a good karate technique, the WWSKC has a strong and steady center: Sensei Cathy Cline. And like a good technique, it has coordinated support by all its members.
Best Attendance
Hands down, Mark Luthi won the 'best attendance' for 2005 with 165 classes. Now, you should know that some of those classes are double and are counted as one only. He also trains at the city of Bellevue dojo. Constant and reliable are two words that come to mind. Our honorable mentions are: Rick Hagenbaugh - 138, Matt Campbell - 128, Beth Fournier - 125, Lisa Kluth Luthi - 122, Allen Oh - 121, Stephan Mueller -112, Vered Lovett - 109, Lori Krasnowsky - 105 and Chris Moller - 100.
Dojo Expansion
- WWSKC aquired additional space to expand dojo - July, 2005
- Wall breakthrough by Okazaki Sensei - July, 2005
- Floor laid & refinished - Nov, 2005
- Grand opening Training with Yaguchi Sensei - Nov. 28, 2005
Come and see the new dojo and beautiful floor! Better than, train with us!
NW Region Blackbelt Retreat at Camp Brotherhood
May, 2005, with special guest instructor Sensei Callahan, 6th Dan from Santa Rosa.
Promoted to Yondan (4th Degree)
- Beth Fournier
Promoted to Sandan (3rd Degree)
- Hatsue Ishikawa
- Vered Lovett
- Chris Moller
- Stephan Mueller
Promoted to Nidan (2nd Degree)
Also, we have two new Nidan:
- Kevin Klucher
- Scott Randall
Promoted to Shodan
During the year, several people received their black belt:
- Brenden Andrews
- Ian Backstrom
- Justin Cottom
- Timothy Daulton
- Jaclyn Hagan
- Chelsea May
- Noah Tracy
New Babies
The family keeps growing! Keep them coming!
- Stephanie Raffetto - Baby girl
- Ed & Nicole Mecum - Baby boy
- Derek Sceats - Baby girl
- Mark Hindsbo - Baby girl