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Steve
Fenwick fights in Japan, gains his second dan
22
November 2005
Towards
the end of October Senpai Steve Fenwick from York dojo,
went to Japan to fight in the 25th Strong Open Tournament
(All Japan Open). Although entered in the open (heavyweight)
category he weighed in at a mere 79kg, but nevertheless
fought in that category against a first opponent who
was a Japanese 2nd dan weighing in at 113kg!
Steve
won after extra time by unanimous decision. In the quarter
finals he came up against Oyabu, a former world champion
who won by decision and went on to the final.
After
the tournament, Steve went on to Ito dojo with Kancho
Soeno where he was examined for Nidan (2nd dan) which
he gained. A massive congratulations to Steve from all
of us in Shidokan GB.
See
pictures below:
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Steve
(far left) with the French squad
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Steve
with Oyabu (far left)
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Steve
with Kancho at Ito dojo
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Steve,
chi training with Kancho
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Steve
receives his 2nd dan certificate from Shihan Tatsuichi
Soeno
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