19 February 2023 @ Auckland Seminar with Hideaki Takahashi sensei (8th dan)

Max, Rob (just after passing his 5th dan examination), Hideaki Takahashi sensei (8th dan), Martin, Kumi and Haruko.  Takahashi Sensei is among the kendo elite.  In 1994 he was World Kendo Champion, he captained the Japanese team in 2000, and has been twice 2nd place at the All Japan Kendo Championships.