Day 117: Awards night!

Every year Genbu-Kai has an Awards Banquet.

Held at Angelo and Vinci's Ristorante in Fullerton.

Demura Sensei greeted 150 black belts and guests.

Henry Tran, Roy Center, Michael Keating, Brandon Nomura, Craig Nomura, Megan Nomura, Jared Stanton


Costa Mesa dojo blackbelts. Four new sho-dans. One new ni-dan.

David Xavier





Cocktail hour,

slideshow,

banquet,

awards,

dan promotions,

speeches

and a raffle.

Sensei gave a rose...

to every lady.

And, not a gi in sight!

Group enjoying Genbu-Kai slideshow

Jesse Ceme, Dr, Byron Fenema

The Nakamuras, Dwight Lomayesva,  Demura Sensei



A great evening for our Genbu-Kai family.
Special thanks to Susan Nakamura for  her
skilled job of organizing the event.