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	  We have our first Black Belt in Walker Ohmit! 
	     
    Mr. Ohmit passed his Shibumi-do Karate Shodan test on July 19,2008.The Instructors are extremely proud of how well Mr. Ohmit has progressed and the example he sets for the other students.He has earned the title Sempai  and shall hold it until he leaves the dojo . 
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	    Demonstrating Breakfall 
	    
    Sempai showing his ability to take a fairly hard throw from Sensei
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	    Total Release Capacity Drill 
	       
    Those leg guys are always the hardest to get away from
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	    Kumite 
	       
    Benny warmimg Sempai up for his Black Belt matches
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	    Tying on the Black Belt for the first time 
	    
    It is the privilege of the Sensei to tie the Black Belt on a student the first time
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	    A milestone on the path in the life of a martial artist 
	       
    Sempai reading his Shodan Certificate for the first time
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