Three days of intensive Iaido training are over. Thank you to all students who participated and pushed the teachers into the details of every single technique. Studying all details now is up to you and we hope that you will return with lots of questions.
We would like to provide you with a detailed schedule for the seminar. This is so you can prepare accordingly. Friday 17.00-19.00Topic: Ashi Waza, Suburi, Shoden Kihon, Chuden Kihon Saturday 10.00-12.00Topic: Chi Ryu Iaido Shoden Kata 1-10, Chi Ryu Iaido Chuden Kata 1-6 Saturday 14.00-16.00Topic:
Another milestone for the Honbu Dojo today. The youth class got two new Senpai’s which were appointed by Shihan Kathrin. Congratulations to Thorvald Rovers and Rune Quinten! I am looking forward to many more training hours with the both of you.
There are only a few weeks left before our 4th Iaido seminar will take place. Please refer to this post for further information and do not forget to register before 15th February 2019! Please, bring your own Bokuto and Iaito with you.
The registration for our annual Instructor Seminar is open. Please, register via email before April 15, 2019 in order to save your spot. The seminar will take place at the Honbu Dojo in Hechtel (Belgium) and held by Shihan Jhonny Bernaschewice and Shihan Jozef Gora. Shihan Jozef Gora
Before we head into the new year we would like to congratulate Leon Vanhees with his Shodan examination in Chi Ryu Iaido. Leon is a student of Shihan Kathrin for many years and through his dedication he has reached the level of Shodan. He has
The year is coming to an end and hopefully everyone of you is feeling the spirit of Christmas. Jhonny, Joren, Hannah and I are wishing you a wonderful time with your families! Keep them close to your heart and cherish every second you spend with
Our 4th edition of the annual Iaido seminar will be held from 1 to 3 March 2019 at the Honbu Dojo. We will continue working on our Shoden programme. Additional, Shihan Bernaschewice and Shihan Siggelkow will introduce the first part of the Chuden programme to the
In 1999 Nishioka Tsuneo explained the concept of Uchidachi and Shidachi in traditional martial arts. In his article Nishioka puts a strong emphasis on the correct understanding of those two different roles in training. As these concepts are preliminary for understanding the techniques we are reprinting a
Last season (2017/2018) we offered a series of seminars on the theory of Shiatsu and TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) here at the Honbu Dojo. Shihan Jhonny used to have a practice for Shiatsu, TCM and acupuncture before he switched to teaching martial arts on a