Ian Shaw is awarded his 4th Dan

An article appeared in The Press on April 2014 about Ian Shaw being awarded his 4th Dan.  The article can also be viewed on The Press website

With kind permission from The Press (www.yorkpress.co.uk)

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Dojo's Friend

Dojo's Friend for March was Sam.

All I can say is....wow, wow, wow!

Sam has been awarded Dojo before( in October).  However this is a very different Sam we see before us now.  I count in english.......I hear him counting in Japanese, I ask a question.... Sam gives me the correct answer and explains why, I ask everyone to make sure they're stood still and listening.......he is already doing just that!

Sam has blown, both myself and Dojo, away with his dedication, commitment and growing maturity. He is a totally different young man who first entered our Dojo in July last year.

I couldn't be prouder of Sam and look forward to the next grading, where I'm sure, all his hard work will pay off, with the receiving of a coloured belt.

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Dojo's Adventures

Tonight in karate I was given Dojo and a certificate and had my photo taken by Jim. We took Dojo home with us to Nanny's house and he slept with me, he was really good, we had breakfast together too and then it was time for school.

Dojo is going to my home while I am at school, I think mummy has everything ready for him.

 

Its a big day today because I am going swimming and then onto the Railway Museum. I can take Dojo to the school gate but we thought it would be better for him to stay at home in case he got lost, its a big museum, but I will tell him all about it when I get home.

 

Its my last day with Dojo but I know he will be going to stay with somebody who will look after him.

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