Sunday, April 4th, 2016 by Sven Today was a special day. We got up early to pick up Yamashiro Sensei and Nakamura San. Everyone was looking forward to our trip to Nago to visit Gakiya Yoshiaki Sensei. We had to drive about 60 kilometers using Okinawa's only
Friday, April 1st, 2016 by Sven Today we made no exception to our routine of driving to Itoman. The training was conducted by Yamashiro Sensei. Unfortunately he had to leave early due to family matters but he left us with a very good substitute: Sempai Katsuki San
Wednesday, March 30th, 2016 by Sven We had a perfect start into our first day of training here on Okinawa. It was the first time ever that we had the opportunity to enjoy our breakfast together at the minshuku. Allmost all of us had bacon and egg
Tuesday, 29th March, 2016 by Sven Today was the day of arrival for most of the students including Shihan Jhonny. We all came via different routes with only one goal in mind: OKINAWA All of us moved into the new minshuku which is very nice, modern and comfortable. Those of you
For the second time I was invited by the PE teacher and the head of the local primary school "De Zandkorrel" in Hechtel to teach Chi Ryu Aiki-Jitsu and Okinawa Kobudo. About 250 kids enjoyed a very special PE class and looking at the pictures
It is not common to have two groups from different dojos visiting the Honbu Dojo. Usually every group has its own spot in the busy time schedule. However, the last two visits have been different. In my last post I let you know about two
For the second time the Honbu Dojo organizes a training session on New Years Day (January 1st, 2016). In 2015 Yamashiro Kenichi Sensei challenged us to perform 500 times Jodan Naname Uchi. In order to celebrate the New Year 2016 here at the Honbu Dojo all
We would like to wish you all Merry Christmas, wonderful holidays with your families and loved ones, and Happy New Year. Jhonny, Kathrin, Joren and Hannah
Dear Students, At the Honbu Dojo we have started into our last week of training before Christmas holidays. The dojo will be open up until Thursday, December 17, 2015. We will start into our new season at January 4, 2016!