October 7th & 8th, 2011, the Sanchin Bushi Karate System Brotherhood, held ranking for several of its members, at the Homestead Air Force Reserve Base, Homestead, Florida. We would like to recognize, Mr. Michael Sparks on achieving his Yellow Belt, Mr. Abel Fernandez achieving his Green Belt, Alexis Agostini achieving First Degree Black Belt after many years of training regulated by his medical challenges and John Dumond for achieving Sandan Ranking. I would also like to thank the following individuals for making this event positive and professional, by giving of their time and traveling from different destinations:
Tony Rosa, Shihan, Miami, FL
Dennis Deliz, Shihan, Pinellas Park, FL
Sensei John Dumond, Ft. Kent, Maine
Sensei Dennis Sherman, Ocala, FL
Sensei Victor Parris, Mirimar, FL
Sensei Pablo Castro, St. Maries, GA
Mr. Joey Gonzalez, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
After the event, we visited Rovias Restaurant in Miami, FL enjoying a good lunch, good times with the participants and reminiscing on enjoyable moments during the last 25 years and congratulating the awardees’ for their performances. The event was rewarding and educational to see each other after many years, but actually looking alike in our art and still training for health benefits!
Sensei John Dumond receiving his Sandan ranking from Tony Rosa, Shihan & Frank Ramirez Jr., Hanshi
Mr. Agostini receiving his Shodan Ranking From Sensei Victor Parris & Dennis Sherman 
Abel Fernandez receiving his ranking from Sensei Victor Parris 
Mr. & Mrs. Sparks awarding their son Michael Sparks his Yellow Belt: 
