Steve Rowan undertaking his 1st Degree Black Belt Title.
After 5 years of training and several gradings already under his belt, Steve Rowan was invited to challenge for his 1st Degree Black Belt at the Kumiai Ryu Martial Arts System (KRMAS), Annual National Camp, held at Port Macquarie on August 26-28th. The grading consisted of various demonstrations, seminars, class instructions, 6km run, fitness tests and 40 rounds of sparing. Steve said “Whilst this grading was mentally & physically challenging and definitely no walk in the park, achieving my black belt and the new title of Sensei, was a goal I had set for myself. The help, guidance, extra training & support I received from so many within my Kumiai Ryu family and my own family, allowed me to head into the grading well prepared”.
