Thanks go out to everyone who helped on Monday and Tuesday! The mat frame and foam are installed. (But can’t be seen beause the canvas is covering them.) The canvas is laid out in preparation for trimming and sewing.
Sensei Wirth performing tantodori in suwari waza at a seminar in 2003.
l-to-r, seated: Sempais Jose Pichardo, Steve Stroh and Ron Burkle, Senseis Ray Miller and Michael Wirth, Sempai Tony Verechio. Kneeling: Sempais Craig Constantine, Dale Lindsay, Chris Wolbert, Mike Allen and Michael Hillenbrand. Standing: Sempais Mesut Pervizpour, Ernest Dottel, Tracy Constantine, Jim Gilsinn, Heather Lindsay, Allison Wolbert, Chris Kulla, Jason Drott, Thad Lurie, Charles Spencert, Steve …
l-to-r: Renzo (?), Sempai Cara Michele Nether, Sensei Craig Constantine, Sensei Michael Wirth, Sensei Kyle Olinger, Maddy (?), Sempai Chris Kulla