As reported in previous news, Sonkei Malta Yoshinkan Aikido club participated in a three-day annual international seminar held by the UK-based Meidokan Dojo under the patronage of Sensei (instructor) David Rubens 5th Dan Black Belt.

During this seminar James Baldacchino, Raymond Howard and Christopher Powell were tested for their 3rd Kyu grade and were awarded the brown belt.

Sensei David Rubens highly praised the efforts of the 3 aikidokas as well as their teachers, Sensei Anthony Baldacchino and Sensei William Ebejer.