James Jackson sandan test
Sempai James Jackson, with uke Sempai Mesut Pervizpour, demonstrating shihonage during his sandan test at the Silkwerks dojo in 2003.
Kyle Olinger sandan test
Sempai Kyle Olinger, with uke Craig Constantine, during his sandan test at the Silkwerks dojo in 2003.
Craig Constantine shodan test
Craig Constantine, with uke Chris Wolbert, demonstrating hanmi handachi during his shodan test at the Silkwerks dojo in 2003.
James Jackson sandan test
Sempai James Jackson, with uke Craig Constantine, demonstrating ikkyu during his sandan test in 2003 at the Silkwerks dojo.
Silkwerks group 2006
l-to-r seated: Sempais Mesut Pervizpour, JD Lepeta and Kyle Olinger, Sensei Wirth, Sempais Jose Pichardo, Tony Verrechio, Steve Butler, Chris Kulla, Charles Spencer, Jim Gilsinn and Craig Constantine. l-to-r standing: (?), “Paz” (?), Jason Drott, Max Parness, Patrick Prince, (?), Ryan, Tristan (?), Mike Bowyer, Brad Averich and Cara-Michele Nether.
Stephanie Olinger nidan test
If I had to guess? …defense against a front kick. Sempai Stephanie Olinger with uke Mike Allen. (circa late 90’s) Sensei Wirth (left) and Sensei Ray Miller seated at shomen.
JD Lepeta nidan test
Sempai JD Lepeta performing a formal finish during his nidan test in 2007.
Sportsfest Demonstration
Sempais Craig Constantine and JD Lepeta playfully demonstrating some knife work during a SportsFest demonstration in 2007.
Sempai Olinger and Heather Lindsay
l-to-right: Vicky Lawson, Sempai Stephanie Olinger and Heather Lindsay. (circa late 90’s)
Michael Hillenbrand sandan test
Sempai Michael Hillenbrand, with uke Sempai JD Lepeta, heading for a formal finish after demonstrating kotegaeshi during his sandan test in 2009.