I am pleased with the growth of my students who have been able to share not only the value and charm of Budo, but also the importance of the basics. There is a weight difference of more than 50 kg between me and them, but when they experience dodging my punch and kick with a loop of force instead of arm strength, I and they both feel the breadth of basic possibilities. 武道の価値や魅力だけでなく、基本の重要性についても共有出来るようになった生徒たちの成長が嬉しいです。 私と彼らには50kg以上の体重差がありますが、私の突きや蹴りを腕力ではなく力のループを活かし往なす体験をすることで、基本の可能性の幅を感じます。
I feel that the four seasons in Japan are special and true, expressing human feelings. Summer is over and autumn is coming, there is a parting and new encounters, it makes me feel sad and expected.
A typhoon is approaching, and the hot summer has passed due to rain and wind, and I feel the arrival of cool autumn.
The dojo remains the same, and after finishing classes and club activities, junior high school students came to practice last night.
The reason why I started practicing karate was to become a man who protects my mother and two older sisters. Because there was so much violence close to us. 36 years ago, when I started practicing karate, there were 50 students in Dojo, and there were only 2 girls. I respected two girls who were very strong, bright and confident, so I thought, “I wish more girls would start practicing karate.” I came to think that.
It’s been 36 years, and now I’m practicing with about 100 children, and more than half of them are girls. I feel that girls are practicing more diligently than boys.
Anyone, regardless of age or gender, can start Budo. That’s why we can create peace and harmony. Budo never discriminates.
I did a dedication demonstration to Tama River and God who watches over me in every morning’s practice.
This year, I suffered a lot of injuries, but I was able to continue practicing every day because the sun, the sky, the river, the grass, the trees and the air healed me.
And thank you very much to everyone who always looks at my posts. Your message of support and joy gives me strength.
The person I admired poured his passion into karate-Do. And he poured that passion into me as well.
I will become such a Kakkoii Otoko !
When Setamatsu Sensei, who was 92 years old, was summoned to heaven six years ago, I almost lost my way, but I didn’t lose my mind. Because Setamatsu Sensei gave me a new encounter. That Senseis is giving me more passion !
There’s no reason why I don’t burn my mind !
This video is a today’s morning class. After this, I participated in the monthly practice at the General Headquarters Dojo. I’m still excited. Because the practice here was special.
Thank you so much for always watching at my posts, cheerring our students, and sending me a congratulatory message today. I’m happy to be able to connect with everyone through karate. My reason for living is to be involved in the growth of children in Japanese martial arts. I will continue to do my best, so please cheer me.
I won 1st place in the Sonen Kata division and got a gold medal, and I got 2nd place in the Kihon Kumite division and got a silver medal, and I won 1st place in the Jukuren Kumite division But with my skills, it was not at the level where black medals were presented.
My son, boy and girl students lost in the quarterfinals, but were awarded the Fighting Spirit Award.