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Aikido in Haarlem (Netherlands)
While working in Haarlem last week, I had the pleasure of joining an Aikido practice at Aikido Ryu Jan Rusman. They were a very welcoming...
Ishida Sumio, Iaido 8th Dan Hanshi & Yamazaki Akimasa, Iaido 8th Dan Hanshi - UK Seminar
This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the British Kendo Association, Iaido Summer Seminar led by Yamazaki Sensei and Ishida...
Koshu Japanese Art - Farewell Exhibition
I had the pleasure of attending the Koshu Japanese Art Farewell Exhibition to catch up with our friend Akemi Sensei and wish her all the...
Exploring Karate Bunkai & Jujutsu Soft Skills - Seminar
In October I will be teaming up with Clive Young Sensei of Kobukan Karate Club (Windsor) to teach a split Seminar - Karate & Jujutsu....
Kyudo - Japanese Archery
Today I was lucky enough to experience Kyudo practice at the Kyudojo in Frankfurt while travelling for work. Very different in practice...
Black Belt training in Sarajevo
This week we had Yudansha training with our Sarajevo group in Bosnia & Herzogovina, focused primarily on Kihon Oku no Kata.
The Essence of Iaido
A nice interesting video about Yuko Kimura (Iaido Godan) and her martial arts journey in Muso Shinden Ryu.
Shigeyoshi Shinichi Sensei, Japanese Bujutsu Seminar - Video
Here is the official video of the event. What a great day!
Shigeyoshi Shinichi Sensei Japanese Bujutsu Seminar 2024
In May we organised and hosted the first Shigeyoshi Shinichi Sensei Japanese Bujutsu Seminar. The event was led by Shigeyoshi Sensei,...
Young Samurai Class, Shinsa Video
Video footage from our Young Samurai class grading and visit from Shigeyoshi Sensei
Shigeyoshi Sensei’s first visit to England
In May we had the pleasure welcoming our good friend Shigeyoshi Shinichi Sensei to the UK for his first time here. There was sightseeing,...
Grading Success
Well done to all who successfully graded during Shigeyoshi Sensei’s recent visit!
Bosnia & Herzegovina
I am happy to report that while training in Sarajevo this week, in addition to approximately 8 hours keiko across just 2 evenings, I held...
Welcome New Members
After completing our Young Samurai beginners course these little warriors have received their nafuda (name plate) ready to be added to...
Tanto Dori no Kata - Knife Defense Workshop
Traditional Kata and Practical Real World Apple cation
The Senpai-Kōhai Relationship, and Responsibilities of the Senpai
Senpai – Kōhai Relationship Both ‘Senpai’ and ‘Kōhai’ are terms used to refer to an individuals’ hierarchical place within an...
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