Master Kise returns to Maryland Dojo for additional training and to meet with more of his former students/Black belts. SMOKA continues to grow.

Sensei Coffman demonstrates arm tuffening (korte) with a steel rod being bent over his arm.

In this photo Sensei Coffman visits the New Hampshire Dojo for the 1st time to witness the Black Belt Testing. Students are: Greg Lazarus, Teacher Deus Marchacos, Sensei James Coffman, Claire Marchacos, Jon Kirkland and Terry Eletherion.

LINEAGE Deus & Claire Marchacos: Yon-Dan & San-Dan Kenny Zerfass: Ni-Dan 1976 Michael Kaufmann: Sho-Dan 1981