I have just received this from Joe Vincelli and have checked with Shihan Keo Cavalcanti (webmaster):-

To whom it  may concern, my name is Joe Vincelli. I was a student of  Zen Judo under Shihan Keo Cavalcanti some years ago. I was also the last Shodan awarded by Keo before AZJ's fall in Richmond USA.

I would very much like to be listed on your Zen Judo Dan Grade Register, as I still wear the belt he gave me with great pride even though I now practice under a Kodokan school.

I was eternally grateful for everything Zen Judo did for me and will hold its teachings in my heart forever. It truly changed my life for the better.  It is because of what Keo and Zen Judo taught me, that I was able to find value in myself and in life.

 Every Judo School I go to, they always ask where I learned such clean and pure judo. I always answer proudly and say Wadokan Zen Judo, my beginning.

Please feel free to contact me if you wish. joejudoka at yahoo.com

(Identifying students needs and expectations)

 

INTRODUCTION

 

There are many reasons why a person might decide to turn up at your dojo and have a go at the martial arts, and it is important that we try and identify these in order to establish exactly what the potential student is looking for, and whether or not your art is going to give it to them.