Gōjū-Ryū Karate Training in Daisen: Adapting Venues and Cultural Traditions Flexibility is a core tenet of martial arts, and training in Japan often requires adapting to local schedules. Today, the Omagari Municipal Gymnasium was requisitioned for local elections. As a result, we relocated our training session to the Kamioka Gymnasium,
There are not too many people in the Akita / Daisen (Omagari) region taller than I unless it is summer and 'Jan' (residing in Canada on loan from Slovakia) comes to town! After training this morning I discovered that Abe Shinzo, the former Prime Minister of Japan, had been assassinated
Gōjū-Ryū Training in Omagari: Overcoming the Elements and Preparing for JKF Gōjūkai Grading Today’s rigorous training session took place at the Omagari Gymnasium, located directly adjacent to the Omagari Budokan. While we typically prefer the Budokan, the facility is currently serving the local community by facilitating PCR testing. Flexibility is
Navigating the Journey: Traveling to Japan for the Seiwakai Gasshuku On Monday, July 4th, 2022, Independence Day in the United States, we officially began our journey to the Seiwakai Gasshuku. Departing from California, we connected through LAX and boarded our long-haul flight across the Pacific, destined for Narita International Airport.
Fukyu Kata Dai Ichi: The Foundation of Karatedō for Beginners For students beginning their journey in traditional Okinawan Karate, establishing a strong technical foundation is paramount. One of the most essential introductory forms taught is Fukyu Kata Dai Ichi. This kata was specifically commissioned by the government of Okinawa in
