Master Alan Cheung's Ryukyu Shorinji-Ryu Jutsu 8th Dan Promotion
10/06/2007

Bushi Dr. Kenneth H. Balliet, Ph.D promoted Master Cheung to 8th Dan Hanshi in Shorinji-Ryu Jutsu

This exam was not on testing Master Cheung's Martial Arts skills but his ability to transfer information to 2nd and 3rd generation students. These pupils performed Chinese, Okinawa, and Korean empty hand and weapons forms. Master Cheung was named as the successor to Bushi Dr. Kenneth H. Ballet Soke 10th Dan of Shorinji-Ryu Jutsu.

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Laura performed Jion Kata
Bridget performed Shuri-Te Kata Go Pai Sho
Jillian Performed KuSanKun Korean Hyung and Bo Staff form
Kayla performed Gojushiho Sho Kata and Bo Kata
Benjamin performed Circle of Protection Chinese Kenpo form and Bo Staff form
Josh (not in picture) performed Gojushiho Sho empty hand and Gojushiho Sho Bo Kata

These are forms taught by Master Cheung to each of these students based on their unique abilities
 

Shihan Santiago, Master Miller, Hanshi Cheung, Bushi Balliet, Shihan Lebert, and Master Conneen