Ghost... The Latest Shodan

11-11-11 - A long road and it's just the begining

Many have tried, and few have gone this far... fewer still have continued. Ghost has just entered the realm of the Black Belts. After many years, lots of sweat and blood, and many trials he has earned the respect, honor, and the title of Shodan. Congratulations Ghost and welcome to hell!

Iron Mask Makes His Mark

9-29-11 - Proof that age is no obstacle

Our most talked about student, this day has taken the rank of Brown Belt III and the name Iron Mask. 8 years ago he was overweight, sickly, and on multiple medications; he was in his fifties and certainly nothing close to an athelete. Today the only thing that indicates this man's age is his white hair, he runs, jumps, rolls around and fights like a teenager and has a body like steel. His transformation and level of fitness are true testements to the power of will, the resiliance of the human body and the magic of Kung Fu. Congratulations Iron Mask you're an inspiration to us all!

Final Trials Before Shodan

08-17-11 - Ghost breaks a brick!

This past week to wrap up the final stages of his trials to earn the rank of Shodan, Ghost laid on a bed of nails and had cinder blocks broken on his chest, legs, and arms click here to see. As an extra display for the finale he broke a brick with his bare hand, old school style, click here to see way to go Ghost wear that new Black Belt with pride!

Dragonfly Shows Her Strength

08-02-11 - Dragonfly makes the ropes look easy!

Before any student can begin training for Black Belt he/she needs to meet and sustain certain physical requirements. This test consists of a rope climbing course, tests of speed and strength and an old fashioned 3 minute beating. This week Dragonfly took the physical test and made it look easy. Although
she's a bit sore and a little black and blue, she proved beyond any doubt that she is ready to move on. Very few men are able to complete this challenge, a woman trained to this level is almost unherd of. Congratulations Dragonfly, you're an inspiration to everyone especially the women!

Two More Trials Before Shodan

07-17-11 - Ghost set to be next Black Belt

This past week Ghost just finished one more life-threatening trial towards his Black Belt. The month of the Shodan as it's called is the month long test for Black Belt 1; after many years of training and physical conditioning the student is subjected to several extreme mental and physical trials to prove himself worthy of the rank of Shodan. The next trial for Ghost is the bed of nails, good luck Ghost!

Fight Now... Stiches Later

07-03-11 - Tinker keeps the fight going

This past Sunday Tinker received a good shot to the mouth requiring about 6 stiches. The noteworthy part being that he was able to continue fighting without spilling blood all over the floor, thanks to his improvised bandage (see pic). In Kung-Fu as in Life... never stop fighting. Nice job Tinker!

The Hunt is ON!

06-26-11 - Sign up Sheet Posted

We are in the process of planning this years hunt. Sign up now and start preparing. The places are set and the Hunters have been chosen and contracted. There are already some students on the list, get your's on before it's too late. There's still time to train, don't be caught out there unprepared. Remember once you sign up, you're in... no backing out even if the hunt has to come to you!

New Aiki Jiu-Jitsu / Kung-Fu Website!

06-05-11 - Officially online

The official Aiki Jiu-Jitsu / Kung-Fu website is live! There's plenty of information, pictures and news updates, it's you're online resource for all of the latest Aiki Jiu-Jitsu / Kung-Fu information and upcoming events. Check back often for updated pictures, announcements, and video.

Big Test Today!

06-05-11 - 8:00pm-11:30pm Visitors Welcome

This Sunday is our quarterly test night. All students willing to advance will be tested on their rank requirements. There will be fighting displays, weaponry displays, Kung-Fu displays, examples of personal improvement, personal achievement, success stories, and much more. Good luck to all of those who are prepared, and Heaven help those who are not. Check in next week to hear about the results.

Congratulations to Shinkou and Sky Dragon

05-31-11 - Brown Belt III Ceremony

Tuesday evening marked a major milestone in the training of these two men. They have rededicated themselves to their training and their quest for Shodan. The training ahead is much more rigorous and demanding than before and much more is expected of them. Many students have reached this stage and quit soon after. This is a great honor and from this point on they will each be known respectively as Shinkou and Sky Dragon, Congratulations!