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Busy Day at Checkmate! 8-21-2010 Highlights

Pat Cassidy — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 03:03:50 +0000

It was quite and eventful day during the Dave Castoldi Jujitsu Seminar today.

Master Leigh, Sempai Steve and Sensei Nate all received Award certificates. Master Leigh received his 5th degree, godan, Small Circle Jujitsu black belt certificate signed by Wally Jay. Steve and Nate received a rank certificate from Professor Castoldi.

Sempai Steve was promoted to 2nd degree black belt (nidan) by Master Leigh.

Maria was promoted to sankyu Brown Belt. (and was thrown forcefully by five black belts… Lucky Maria!)

Oh yes, there was excellent jujitsu demonstrated and practiced (with great enthusiasm) by all in attendance. The calls of “Mattee! Break! Break!” were frequent an loud. (but no jujistuka was injured…)

Here are some quick highlights:

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Pat (as dojo image king)

Maria Practices for her Blue Belt

Pat Cassidy — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:24:02 +0000

Maria Practices for her Blue Belt. Nice snappy sequences. Beautiful work, Maria!

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4 pages of thumbnails in this gallery, page selector under block of thumbnails!.

Pat (as dojo image king)

Jeff Turns in a Beautiful Orange Belt Test – 8-16-2010

Pat Cassidy — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:58:47 +0000

Congratulations Jeff on being promoted by Sensei Leigh to jujitsu orange belt on 8-16-2010. I had a great selection of shots to pick from, and the attached photo gallery shows some of the highlights from Jeff’s test.

It was a pleasure shooting this gallery, and being Jeff’s uke.

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Pat (as dojo image king)
w/ shooting assistance by Maria (official title TBD)

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Photos from Joe McGuire Juijitsu Ikkyu Promotion (7-12-2010)

Pat Cassidy — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:29:06 +0000
A belated post of pics from Joe McGuire’s Juijitsu promotion to Ikkyu.

Congratulations Joe!

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Pat (as dojo image king)

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Five Brown Belts – More pics!

Pat Cassidy — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:45:38 +0000
Here’s the last of the pics from the big brown belt test of 2010.

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Pat (as dojo image king)

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Five Brown Belts in Action!

Pat Cassidy — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 02:08:06 +0000
Here are some of the best Action shots from the big brown belt test of 2010. Maria helped capture all the action that Saturday morning, and some of the best shots are hers! Thanks, Maria.

With over 100 images in the album, I think everyone who took part is represented. There’s some nice techniques captured, and some facial expressions indicate that there really is (controlled) contact!

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Pat (as dojo image king)

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Five Brown Belts – 8-7-2010 – Group Pics

Pat Cassidy — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:35:04 +0000

Congratulations John, Jose, Brian, Mike and Richard! Five new brown Belts in one day! It was a wonderful day for the dojo, and a great demonstration of jujitsu.

Thanks to all the Checkmate Martial Arts students who turned out for you. I think the size of the turnout (on a Saturday morning at 7:30) says everything about the regard and respect which your fellow students feel towards you.

Below are group shots from the day. (I can provide copies appropriate for printing. )

Pat (as Dojo Image King)

Pat’s Jujitsu Brown Belt Pics (by Maria)

Pat Cassidy — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:29:24 +0000
Thank you to all my ukes over the weeks of test prep, and especially during the test. You made me look pretty good, I think. (The hair cut helps, too… Thanks Sensei )

Thank you Maria for shooting a FANTASTIC set of photos during my brown belt test. You ROCK! Great timing.

Don’t miss the shots with little Steven.

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Pat (as dojo image king)

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Sean Carmack’s Blue Belt Test – Feb 22, 2010

Pat Cassidy — Tue, 04 May 2010 03:02:03 +0000

Sean’s Blue belt test was a over two months ago, on 2-22-2010. The attached photo gallery shows what a great demonstration Sean put on.

One highlight was when Sempai came out of the chute with a knife in one hand and a gun in the other. Sean remained calm. I hope I do as well during my next test! This gallery is well worth browsing. Many of the Ukes were in top form that evening, so there are good shots of many Checkmate students. There are also a few fairly humorous shots.

Congratulations Sean on receiving your jujitsu blue belt from Sensei Leigh!

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Pat (as dojo image king)

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Kid’s Judo – Marko & Noelle Promoted

Pat Cassidy — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 21:27:33 +0000

Marko and Noelle tested for judo promotion on Friday and Saturday.

Congratulations to both of you on receiving recognition of your Judo progress from Sensei Leigh.

Marko promoted to green belt

Noelle promoted to yellow belt

Sensei Pat (and dojo image king)

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