Images from the International Battodo Federation Taikai held in Lancaster, CA on March 19, 2016.

Nidan menjo presentation for Vivian - took a bit for it to arrive but well deserved.
Nidan menjo presentation for Vivian - took a bit for it to arrive but well deserved.
Pre-taikai training with Nomura Sensei.
Pre-taikai training with Nomura Sensei.
Group photo of those testing for Rank.
Group photo of those testing for Rank.
Group photo at training session.
Group photo at training session.
Vivian and Tex - Kumitachi.
Vivian and Tex - Kumitachi.
Tex - 1st place Kata - Sandan/Yondan division.
Tex - 1st place Kata - Sandan/Yondan division.
Kenshinkan Dojo (Vivian, John H., Tex) with the Japanese teachers.
Kenshinkan Dojo (Vivian, John H., Tex) with the Japanese teachers.
Nidan menjo presentation for Vivian - took a bit for it to arrive but well deserved.
Nidan menjo presentation for Vivian - took a bit for it to arrive but well deserved.
Pre-taikai training with Nomura Sensei.
Pre-taikai training with Nomura Sensei.
Pre-taikai training with Nomura Sensei.
Group photo of those testing for Rank.
Group photo at training session.
Vivian and Tex - Kumitachi.
Tex - 1st place Kata - Sandan/Yondan division.
Kenshinkan Dojo (Vivian, John H., Tex) with the Japanese teachers.
Nidan menjo presentation for Vivian - took a bit for it to arrive but well deserved.
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