News - Crozet Yoseikan

It's great to be back! After a year, Crozet Yoseikan officially reopened for classes on April 13, 2021. Classes are currently being held in the Pavillion directly behind the dojo. We look forward to you training with us!

Kangeiko 2021 looked a little different this year. Covid-19 didn't stop students from taking part in the annual tradition of Kangeiko. Several Crozet Yoseikan students took part in the Zoom Kangeiko this year.

National Testing does not stop for Covid-19. Students were drilled on basics, kata, and socially distant kumite while wearing their mask. Congratulations to the following students who tested on October 17, 2020.. Paul Hankle (Nidan), Tim Griffith (Shodan) Gus Hankle (Shodan), John Kowalzik.

Congratulations to the following students for their test at the National Test Board on Friday October 18, 2019. Mark Gresge, Tim Griffith, Gus Hankle, John Kowalzik, and Sofia Carrazana. Welcome back to all students who attended the annual seminar and banquet.

Thank you Sensei Wellbrock for a great class! We enjoyed training with you, laughing with you, and learning from you! Ous!

Congratulations to Sensei Paul Hankle, on receiving the rank of shodan. Paul tested at the National Test Board in Covington, Kentucky on Friday October 12. Paul Hankle, Gus Hankle, Tim Griffith, and Sensei Rike attended the annual seminar and banquet.

Sensei Richard Rike joined the Chito Ryu family for the annual summer training in West Virginia.

Congratulations to Paul Hankle, on receiving the rank of ik-kyu. Paul tested in front of the National Test Board in Covington Kentucky on Friday October 21. Paul Hankle, Gus Hankle, Sensei Hagedorn, and Sensei Rike attended the 50th Anniversary Seminar & Banquet.

Congratulations to our students who tested and achieved their new ranks of Saturday March 4, 2017. You have worked hard and have accomplished great things.. Thank you to all who helped make this test a success!

Crozet Yoseikan hosted its first Kagami Biraki on Saturday January 14, 2017. Approximately 15 karate-ka of varying rank took part in this training to welcome in the new year. Students focused on kihon, bag training, sparring drills, and awareness. A great time was had by all as Sensei Erin Hagedorn & Sensei Richard Rike led this training at their Greenwood, VA dojo location.