For the first time in the history of the organization, Mexico received Shihan Andrew Reynoff.
The seminar was held November 12-14, 2021 in Mexico City. Shihan worked techniques and strategies aimed towards the Full Contact Kumite rules. The protocols and regulations before each fight were reviewed and aligned.
Shihan Reynoff, in conjunction with the Sokarate & Seikyokushin Mexico team, worked with the smaller warriors who showed their great spirit with a pair of kumites at the end of their seminar. The adults tried their best to learn the many combinations and concepts explained by Shihan Rekunov.
Shihan Reynoff made grade promotions to:
Shihan Manuel Contreras – Rokudan
Sensei Bernardo Volnié – Sandan
Sensei Ana Cristina Gómez – Sandan
Sempai Eduardo Gomez – Nidan
The school in Mexico is very grateful for Shihan’s visit. Manuel Contreras, the new representative of Central America, says goodbye with the following words: “This is the beginning of a strong and long lasting friendship and collaboration. We are proud to belong to SoKarate & Seikyokushin and we will work very hard to make the organization grow. ”
Similarly, sensei Bernardo Volnié said: “It was refreshing to see the perspective of someone like Shihan Reynoff. I realize that we are strong and resilient as a school. Still, we will train very hard, raise our level and be ready for the next events and tournaments. Osu! ”
Mexico had an excellent experience with the visit of Shihan Andrew Reynoff. As an organization, we will do our best to promote this style in Mexico and make SoKarate & Seikyokushin grow on this continent.
Shihan Manuel Contrares
WSF Supreme Advisor of Latin America
Osu!