Senior student advances to her first kyu rank in Aikido

Published 4:25 pm Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Samsel is congratulated by instructors, Paul and Anne Buchanan. (photo by Anne Buchanan)

Samsel is congratulated by instructors, Paul and Anne Buchanan.
(photo by Anne Buchanan)

The Aikido Club of Try-Co-Lan is proud to announce that Diane Samsel successfully tested for her first kyu rank in Aikido on Saturday, March 22. The first kyu rank is the last rank before black belt. Samsel demonstrated her control of self and her attackers during the demanding test. Samsel is an original member of the Aikido Club of Try-Co-Lan, training diligently over the years in local classes and at many seminars to reach this milestone.
Aikido classes are held Tuesday and Thursday from 7– 8: p.m. and Saturday from 10:30 – 11:45 p.m.  Call 864-457-2885 for information.

– article submitted
by Anne Buchanan

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