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Sensei Mike Stevenson
Mr. Stevenson has trained in Kokondo Martial Arts for almost half his life (starting in his mid
teens). He is a Sandan (3nd degree black belt) in Kokondo Karate and Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt)
in Jukido Jujitsu. He recived his instructor's certificate in 1993 and has taught classes for
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At the 2001 International Kokondo Seminar, Sensei Stevenson was awarded with the "Master Bob
Longo IKA Award for Excellence". Sensei Stevenson was one of three people in the International
Kokondo Association to recieve this yearly honor. Master Longo passed away last June and will be greatly
missed by us all.
"It is a great honor to be given such an award. But to have it bear the name
of Master Longo makes it that much more special." -Sensei Stevenson
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Click to see close-up of Award
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Sensei Stevenson hosted his first seminar with Shihan Paul Arel
in March of 2001. This seminar was featured
in the Tri-City Herald on Monday, March 5th 2001. It was also
featured on KVEW News as part of their "Safe Neighborhoods"
stories on March 7th, 2001. | 
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He works with the Black Belt Club
receiving training directly from Shihan Arel. Mr. Stevenson seeks every opportunity
to train with the other Kokondo dojos (schools) in the surrounding area.
He has visited dojos in Wenatchee Wa. to train with Mr. Richard Dinius, to Pullman, WA with
Mr. Sheldon Shirey, in Boise, ID, with Mr. Vince Peterson, and Rexburg, ID with Mr. Brad Kippen.
Each of these Kokondo instructors has come to Richland to work with Mr. Stevenson
and his classes.
Sensei Stevenson continues to host seminars in Richland, WA. At these events Shihan Arel, IKA Masters, and high ranking instructors visit to give personal instruction to those in attendance. Sensei Stevenson and his students also
attend similar seminars hosted by other dojos each year.
 | Left- Sensei Stevenson as a brown belt in 1988.
Below- Sensei Stevenson with Master Robert Longo at a Seattle Seminar. |
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