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November 2001 (25.11.2001) Quarterly Training Camp

November 2001 (04.11.2001) Australian Koshiki Championships

November 2001
(25.11.2001)

The quarterly combined training camp of the SeiRyuKan and ToraKai Dojos of Australian Shorinjiryu Katatedo was held on Sunday 25th November, 2001. This camp included the Shodan Ho grading of Laurie Buxton who was graded by a panel including Shihan Phill Hooper, Sensei Jim Griffin, Sensei Lesley Griffin, Sensei Anne Aylward, Sensei Tom Griffin, Sensei Robbie Griffin, Sensei Wayne Watson, Sensei Barry Bishop and Sensei Mark Slingo.

Laurie performed well and was awarded his Shodan Ho by Shihan Phill Hooper.

November 2001
(04.11.2001)

Sensei Tom Griffin won the Australian Koshiki Association National Cruiser weight title at the recent National Championships, Laurie Buxton placed second in the Veterans Division and Amy Arrowsmith and Zoey Griffin placed second and third respectively in the under 11 division. All performed well displayed spirit, particularly Sensei Tom who overcame an energy sapping sickness to come through on the day.

Shihan Phill Hooper and Sensei Jim Griffin were awarded Life Memberships of Australian Koshiki Association at the Championships for their contributions over many years, as competitors, referees and office bearers.

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