Kyoshi Sid's Promotion
Kyoshi Sid Rayford Promoted to 8th Dan
On Saturday, 4/9/2011, Kyoshi Sid Rayford was given the rank of Hachidan (8th Degree Black Belt) from WOSKKA President Hanshi Dan Tosh. The ranking ceremony was held in the WOSKKA Hombu Dojo of Hanshi Dan Tosh in Brentwood, California. Other Black Belts promoted were George Del Cid (7th Dan), Mike Nguyen (3rd Dan) and Jeff Mires (3rd Dan).
Photo Above (L to R) Jeff Mires, George Del Cid, Sid Rayford, and Mike Nguyen
Kyoshi Rayford demonstrating a Hakutsuru kata
UC Merced Students
UC Merced students that train with Sensei Mike Nguyen also received various kyu level promotions. The UC Merced Students also train with Kyoshi Sid in the Thursday evening traditional weapons class.
Some of the WOSKKA Seniors
Kyoshi George Del Cid-7th Dan, Kyoshi Sid Rayford-8th Dan, Hanshi Dan Tosh-10th Dan and Kyoshi Chris Sasville-7th Dan.
Kyoshi Sid Rayford
Kyoshi Sid Rayford during the demonstration of one of the Hakutsuru katas.