Congratulations to all the Victorians (and friends of Victorians) who were recently promoted in the 2025 Kagami Biraki celebration!
We are especially happy to congratulate Tony Smibert Shihan on his promotion to Hachidan (8th dan)!
Congratulations also to:
Nanadan (7th dan)
Geoff Savage Shihan
John Watson Shihan
Marie Petery Shihan (NT)
Andrew Dziedzic Shihan (NSW)
Rokudan (6th dan)
Michael Nagle Sensei
Matt Aitken Sensei (Dubai, previously VIC)
Duncan Stevenson Sensei (ACT)
Godan (5th dan)
Mark Turner Sensei
Colin Saville Sensei
Sharon Stewart Sensei (SA)
The complete list of Kagami Biraki promotions is on the Aikikai Foundation website.