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HistoriaCharn Pennewaert of Newport Beach Aikikai Promoted to 5th Dan
At the 2026 New Year’s Kagamibiraki ceremony hosted by Aikikai Hombu Dojo, Charn Pennewaert of Newport Beach Aikikai was promoted to the rank of 5th Dan. The promotion places Pennewaert among a select group of practitioners recognized for their technical proficiency and dedication within the Aikido community. Newport Beach Aikikai is thus represented at a high ranking level within the national Aikido federation, reflecting its ongoing commitment to excellence and advancement in the discipline.