The first WIKF Pan American training was held during the week of April 26- May 1st in Curacao. Curacao is an island in the Netherlands Antilles just off of the coast of Venezuela.

Downtown Curacao across from our Hotel

Along with the residents of Curacao we had in attendance representatives from the countries of England, Finland, USA, Canada, and Panama. We spent six days of intensive training covering WIKF Syllabus curriculum for all grades Shodan through Yondan.

      
Kids Class Group Picture                                                                                 Adult Group Picture

L-R: Tom Kosslow, Ken Corrigan, Arturo Girona, William Millerson, Jon Wicks

The instruction was delivered by World Chief Instructor Jon Wicks, 8th Dan. Three other members of the WIKF World Technical Committee, Arturo Girona, Ken Corrigan, and Tom Kosslow were also present along with the President of World WIKF, William Millerson who also served as our host.

 We were able to enjoy the beautiful beaches of Curacao and Jon and Tom were able to do some SCUBA diving.
 

Dan Grading Board L-R: Arturo Girona, William Millerson, Jon Wicks, Tom Kosslow, Ken Corrigan

 

Dan Grading promotions:

Christopher Martis…Shodan
Anthony Leito…Nidan
Lai cam How..Sandan
Kenneth Gaari…Sandan
Renick Jamanika…Sandan
Ulvic Jamanika…Sandan
Ivonne Leito-Senff…Yondan
Duncan deWindt…Yondan

Written by Sensei Tom Kosslow