Congratulations are in order
We are extremely proud to announce the following promotions for our New York Aikikai members. Congratulations to you all. Of special note are the promotions of Mike Abrams and Harvey Kongisberg to 8th dan. Mike and Harvey are beloved by all of us and have been devoted to our dojo for 60 years. We value them as dedicated teachers, students and exemplary human beings. What a great honor for both Mike and Harvey - and for the New York Aikikai.
8 Dan
Michael Abrams
Harvey Konigsberg
6 Dan
Mark Voorhees
Phil Halpern
Brian Dupont
David Reinfeld
5th Dan
Linda Robbins
Shai Golan
Gleb Shumyatsky
4th Dan
Aaron Bush
3rd Dan
Derek Wilson
Kirill Samoroukov
Juan Carlos Figueroa
Samuel Cano
Jason Marrero
Frank Campione
Spencer Sweeney
2nd Dan
David Barry
Michael Feigin
1st Dan
Matt Domser
First photo is of Mike, Yamada Sensei, and Harvey, second photo is of Harvey with Doshu and the third is with Peter Bernath and Doshu — Peter accepted Mike's promotion on his behalf.