Renshi Gagnon, wearing his new Rokudan belt, stands to the very right side of the picture as one of the AOKA instructors and officials of the 2003 World Championships and the final Grand Championships.  The three final Winners are seen kneeling in the front row.  From left to right, they represent the Best in Kubodo, the best in Empty Handed Kata, and the Best in Shiai (Dan was also promoted to Rokudan this day)

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