In a wonderful, celebratory and warm atmosphere, this past Friday at the Skopje Dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia the December testing (Shinken) for degree advancement was held.
All of the candidates that were tested showed superb knowledge and technique, which can be attributed to their consistency and dedication towards their training during these past six months.
From the beginners group, led by shidoshi-ho Marko Marcedonian Opacik, the 10th kyu was awarded to: Nikica Kitanovski, Jovana Sisirkoska and Aleksandra Eftimova, while the 9th kyu together with a mon and orange belt was received by: Ana Bozinovska, Ana Tomev, Eva Markovska, Sofija Markovska and Leona Despotovska.
The title of Kohai was granted to Petar Dovezenski, who successfully passed the test for the 7th kyu, while the name of Marko Petrusevski shall find itself on the NafudaKake (Board of honor) at the Hombu Dojo. Namely, he passed the test for the 5th kyu and with that gained the honor of having his name displayed next to the names of trainees from previous generations of Ninjas of Bujinkan Macedonia.
For trainee of the year 2023 was declared Ana Bozinovska, who was awarded a Citation by the leader of Bujinkan Macedonia – Igor Dovezenski.
After the testing was done, there was a humble event at the Dojo (BonenKai) with which the end of another successful year was celebrated.