The 2006 KI National Weekend was held November 3 - 5 in Bad Axe, Michigan.
This Event Featured 5 Grand Masters:
Senior Grand Master Dale Drouillard ( 1st American to Receive a Black Belt in Tang Soo Do, 1957 Korea )
Grand Master Willie Adams - Isshinryu
Grand Master Greg Boliard - Tang Soo Do
Grand Master Algene Caraulia Senior - Kajukenpo
Grand Master David J. Praim - Tang Soo Do.
The weekend started off with the Black Belt Testing and reception on Friday Night. Saturday began with a stick fighting seminar by Master Robb Hogan (6th Dan) and the National Tournament Event Started at 9:30 AM. The Black Belt Forms Division had over 30 competitors, this was a great event to watch.
After the tournament everyone took a break and put on their formal wear for the Awards Banquet.
Sunday morning closed out the weekend with the traditional Farewell Breakfast and everyone parted ways until the next event.
My personal highlights for the weekend included:
Being in Mr. Kowalski & Mr. Stevers 3rd Dan Testing Friday night
Attending the stick seminar by Master Hogan
Fighting on "Team A" during the Traditional Black Belt Team fights
Competing with over 30 black belts in forms & fighting divisons
Speaking with each of the Grand Masters during the Weekend
A special thanks to Mr. Simon, Ms. Minier and Mr. Robb for attending the weekend as well. I joked with Mr. Robb about remembering the KI Banquet in 1983 when Chuck Norris was the guest of honor and Mr. Robb presented me with my Award.
-Douglas
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