On 6/18/2006 Sensei Kanani took an exam for his 6th degree black belt under Sensei H. Nishiyama at his Los Angeles Central Dojo (NKI). For the exam Sensei Kanani's presented his thesis The Relation between Pivoting and Complete Body Connection. The promotion makes Sensei Kanani one of the few top level students training regularly under Sensei Nishiyama since 1983. We are proud of our Sensei's accomplishment.

Along time student of Sensei Hido Ochi of J.K.A. Germany and the son of the president of J.K.A. Germany Marcus Hinschberger is a new member of J.K.A. San Diego advanced team. We welcome him to our dojo and we appreciate his enthusiasm and being one of the assistant instructors.

With more then 30 years of Judo experience as a coach, judge, and the chief examiner of Iraqi Judo Federation Mr. Waad J. Nasorie visited J.K.A. for training and sharing his knowledge in the art of Judo with us. The members of J.K.A. San Diego enjoyed very much as well as impressed with his skills in the art. At the end of the visit Mr.

Some members of the top french team, headed by sensei Tade Halcewicz, sixth dan, took a special session at JKA San Diego dojo on August 7, 2004, with Sensei F. Kanani.

note: some of the top french team members are coming back in December for further training with Sensei Kanani in San Diego.