Jessica Dalton Sensei

In mid 2023, Jessica Sensei travelled to Honbu Dojo to sit her Shodan Examination under Hanshi Garry O'Connor. Jessica Sensei has been training from a young age and made the transition from Junior to Senior ranks throughout her time training under NZ Shibu Dojo Sensei's as well as Hanshi O'Connor.

At the end of 2023, Hanshi O'Connor recognised Jessica Sensei's commitment - to the NZ Shibu Dojo as a Sempai - and the preservation of our art. She was bestowed the teaching title of Sensei, one of few to have attained this title in the New Zealand Shibu.