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Three More Renshi Titles Awarded At Rayford Shorin-Ryu

On November 15th, 2008 Kyoshi Sid Rayford had the honor of awarding three more 5th Dan rank and Renshi Titles to students.  Charlie Meder, originally a student of Renshi Kim Singh, continued his training under Kyoshi Sid Rayford when his former teacher moved to Coos Bay, Oregon.  Don Anderson, chief instructor of Rayford Shorin-Ryu in Sonora, Ca. is one of Kyoshi Sid Rayford's early Merced students.  Alfredo Guerra is also one of the original Merced students and continues to train under Kyoshi Sid Rayford in Merced, Ca.

Newly Promoted Renshis Don Anderson, Charlie Meder, and Alfredo Guerra

Kyoshi Sid Rayford guiding the group through one of the several complexes done on the exam.

Aundrea Mosley

13 year old Aundrea Mosley examing for her 1st Dan Jr. Black Belt. 

Charlie and Eva Meder

While Sensei Charlie Meder was examining for his 5th Dan, his daughter Eva was along the side of him examining for her Blue Belt.

Sensei Joel Thornhill

Sensei Joel Thornhill, examining for his 3rd Dan, is pictured here during partnered bunkai with Brian McWashington.

Brian McWashington

Brian McWashington in motion while examining for the 1st Dan Black Belt rank.

High Ranking Examinees

The two senior examinees for the day were 59 year old Richard Cantu (left) and 60 year old John Rasmussen (right).  Both were examining for their 4th Dan Black Belts. 

Charlie Meder and Richard Cantu

Two warriors working hard on partnered bunkai that consisted of shin kicking/blocking with simultaneous punches and other strikes being thrown.  True understanding of the art is required for this type of exercise.

John Rasmussen and Alfredo Guerra

John Rasmussen and Alfredo Guerra working on partnered bunkai drills in about the third hour of the exam.  Knowledge, speed, strength, and stamina are a must for these exams.

Don Anderson

Don Anderson working with his partner Tong Lee during partnered bunkai drills.  These drills become very real when realistic techniques are being delivered and countered at high rates of speed and without punching or kicking wide to "save" the partner.

Sensei Amy Lynn and her daughter Aundrea

A very proud and happy Sensei Amy Lynn with her daughter, Aundrea, who has just been awarded her 1st Dan Jr. Black Belt.

Jonathan Vangay

10 year old Jonathan Vangay examining for his 1st Dan Jr. Black Belt.  Jonathan began training in the Rayford dojo 4 years ago at age six.  His knowledge and ability is well above average for any child within his age group.

Exam Group Photo

Back Row: Sensei Brian McWashignton, Renshi Alfredo Guerra, Sensei John Rasmussen, Sensei Joel Thornhill, Sensei Richard Cantu, Renshi Charlie Meder, and Renshi Don Anderson.   Front Row:  Sensei Jonathan Vangay, Kyoshi Sid Rayford, Sensei Amy Lynn, Sensei Anudrea Mosley.  Front & Center:  Eva Meder.  Not Pictured:  Cody Costa. 

Cody Costa, Joel Thornhill, Don Anderson, and Richard Cantu

Cody Costa (far left) was one of only two people testing that were not being examined for a Black Belt rank.  He was being examined for his Advanced Green Belt rank and did a great job of working out with some high powered and high speed people all around him. 

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