After training for 3 weeks at L.A. Central Dojo in August of 2004 with some of the U.S. National Team Members under Sensei H.Nishiyama, with a team from France led by sixth dan Sensei Tade Halcewicz. Roma Lafitte a fifth degree black belt, an all France Shotokan Champion decided to come back to the U.S. for further training with Sensei Kanani at J.K.A. San Diego in December of 2004. He enjoyed training so much and was so impressed that he is coming back this August.