On november 9-10, 2011 at Kholkin Dojo (Novosibirsk) dan test took place.
Karatekas from Russia and Kazakhstan participated in it. Dan test lasted for 6 hours. 30 kumite and knowing every IKO Matsushima kata were mandatory for
everyone. Students from my dojo have passed this test as well to prove their
spirits. I would like to mention everyone’s high morale, strength and
stamina. Good enough kumite, kihon and kata techniques.

Branch Chief Vladimir Kholkin