tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97592712024-03-13T16:14:51.821-04:00Toronto BranchSKTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552335031748230206noreply@blogger.comBlogger259125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759271.post-86344966058018170002024-01-06T23:31:00.002-05:002024-01-07T18:56:33.608-05:00Visit from Hong Kong<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB8ik9l6boO90BljbxSMcQU-oS7KiQfEbd8oWM8BJwm5_lMAvJzOhF4qamZnzOT0PEcwydFve1UDhKZTYWt8pk2JryTgnjVDiVRADW2QBLPef8SCS4Le8M-FNJGgJGZS5wz7_ZfNwpCOpygEYf8Fliwybl3fP_2w9E73T_XrtuR9R8nL7PmFwewQ/s3088/jlgroup.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3088" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB8ik9l6boO90BljbxSMcQU-oS7KiQfEbd8oWM8BJwm5_lMAvJzOhF4qamZnzOT0PEcwydFve1UDhKZTYWt8pk2JryTgnjVDiVRADW2QBLPef8SCS4Le8M-FNJGgJGZS5wz7_ZfNwpCOpygEYf8Fliwybl3fP_2w9E73T_XrtuR9R8nL7PmFwewQ/w400-h300/jlgroup.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>We were delighted to welcome Jonathan Lai (2nd dan) from the WSKO Hong Kong Branch to our practice on Saturday.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDoUt6CMjFcSTxrIXF1Nb4qn-2_wU0pz7d1jRPBhgjFm5Fo53Q8Z1bsFhO7XJuMEidOZg4Y2YtkiwF-pX_3ZmIqOkSO8xTELO12uoxTkQ9Bu3CKqy1u9hAZPPB69CXjUZpPwvwuwIjzHz7dzV-AD0BrD6Zg_0RfkbrWN8YzUx4EDm6CUuRJ0NmKQ/s580/jlkatame.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="507" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDoUt6CMjFcSTxrIXF1Nb4qn-2_wU0pz7d1jRPBhgjFm5Fo53Q8Z1bsFhO7XJuMEidOZg4Y2YtkiwF-pX_3ZmIqOkSO8xTELO12uoxTkQ9Bu3CKqy1u9hAZPPB69CXjUZpPwvwuwIjzHz7dzV-AD0BrD6Zg_0RfkbrWN8YzUx4EDm6CUuRJ0NmKQ/w350-h400/jlkatame.png" width="350" /></a> <br /></p><p>Jonathan was visiting Toronto on family business and used the opportunity to join our practice.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikmgW5nib_CUojtIVaNzUzOL7-nFJYvGSpdAPvyd3YXjlHdbrSnVSAP6jbOy-GM9cybqoQIPM-8ZGuCrtF8yFNXDzzqyO1yfPpe5Y8EvnoiOXW0H_8DtuouZ1ZgVM15MeR9cm1QO6SEfKfeI6cD_BqB16lhz28FTE9PSk9BvwjamjFC8K683fgRg/s606/jlsolo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="606" data-original-width="401" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikmgW5nib_CUojtIVaNzUzOL7-nFJYvGSpdAPvyd3YXjlHdbrSnVSAP6jbOy-GM9cybqoQIPM-8ZGuCrtF8yFNXDzzqyO1yfPpe5Y8EvnoiOXW0H_8DtuouZ1ZgVM15MeR9cm1QO6SEfKfeI6cD_BqB16lhz28FTE9PSk9BvwjamjFC8K683fgRg/w265-h400/jlsolo.png" width="265" /></a></div><br />Jonathan also travels to Japan several times a year to practice under a Hombu Instructor in Kagawa.<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV6br1-W5ZuKmIgsDqOwJ214k7o-5Y18hb1Uja9qg3nn9qkSl0gTwlj1LR1NgMG73-QEDh8Wnbwc982xDgaJ-1SxKgBEq2PSY6A56TXbJgrbNSRentn1yN9LKVLlFR4boRk2LzLk9wDItQ7vyvT5DaIxkbtGOCqd0PyCb0-E6JX48Hl26gHCZdkA/s612/jlduo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="488" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV6br1-W5ZuKmIgsDqOwJ214k7o-5Y18hb1Uja9qg3nn9qkSl0gTwlj1LR1NgMG73-QEDh8Wnbwc982xDgaJ-1SxKgBEq2PSY6A56TXbJgrbNSRentn1yN9LKVLlFR4boRk2LzLk9wDItQ7vyvT5DaIxkbtGOCqd0PyCb0-E6JX48Hl26gHCZdkA/w319-h400/jlduo.png" width="319" /></a> <br /></p><p> We look forward to seeing Jonathan again!</p><p><i>Kesshu</i> <br /></p>SKTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552335031748230206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759271.post-80328092247818823992024-01-03T16:47:00.000-05:002024-01-03T16:47:39.974-05:00Nanoka returns<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjF_8v9odRpgguzn0t7KC7D20eAYFOaqAaEjkKJrH1pe-mZzFQjkkiPInjd-2OoTYKw8yq13IBrhoX8DtrHYVBEEOAR1WRV2v5WU4tKUXmlw4L0OpgdOdP_hJ2jicV0mf9YsDOUXiXEsG3VO4O83aPc2Ttq9jdSOA4ePGK7LtAx9dq6YN4aiBIjg/s940/nano.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="705" data-original-width="940" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjF_8v9odRpgguzn0t7KC7D20eAYFOaqAaEjkKJrH1pe-mZzFQjkkiPInjd-2OoTYKw8yq13IBrhoX8DtrHYVBEEOAR1WRV2v5WU4tKUXmlw4L0OpgdOdP_hJ2jicV0mf9YsDOUXiXEsG3VO4O83aPc2Ttq9jdSOA4ePGK7LtAx9dq6YN4aiBIjg/w400-h300/nano.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nanoka and Isabel study <i>juho</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table> </p><p>We were delighted to see our former member Nanoka during her flying visit to Toronto.</p><p>Nanoka is a student based in Tokyo who had practised with us last winter and spring.</p><p>It was great to see her again!</p><p><i>Gassho</i><br /></p>SKTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552335031748230206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759271.post-62080099572093247172024-01-01T00:00:00.002-05:002024-01-03T16:42:39.855-05:00Happy New Year<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiauFbBzsjkkjcXyODBKUOwnFVdb7dt5dWfRhvBodWAOQpXHYCETeFPH88-vfnkB6DrqCiIxyc7aI061Xqsm8dKHpvJzxMUwFzUmWiscuxs-wvNf-m1l1RVmsyO9Uskx8uV962Bj18hltMOFEzd69c_ZDRFEvEf_PuJ7U4pFBburNItWDG41qh7YA/s1010/hny%202024.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="661" data-original-width="1010" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiauFbBzsjkkjcXyODBKUOwnFVdb7dt5dWfRhvBodWAOQpXHYCETeFPH88-vfnkB6DrqCiIxyc7aI061Xqsm8dKHpvJzxMUwFzUmWiscuxs-wvNf-m1l1RVmsyO9Uskx8uV962Bj18hltMOFEzd69c_ZDRFEvEf_PuJ7U4pFBburNItWDG41qh7YA/w640-h418/hny%202024.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">We wish you health, peace and happiness in the year ahead!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Gassho</i><br /></p>SKTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552335031748230206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759271.post-19034020346908239572023-12-23T16:32:00.007-05:002024-01-03T16:48:52.891-05:00Closing Ceremony 2023<p>Every year we hold a Closing Ceremony on the final day of practice.</p><p>During this event we reflect on the achievements of the prior year, hold a longer Chinkon-Gyo including the recitation of Raihashi and Dokun, and have the members demonstrate their skills. <br /></p><p>Here are some photos from our 2023 Closing Ceremony event.</p><p><i>Gassho</i> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKzAwSKJ4o-hTYp0S7gxu7hLtM7QegU_TkWkP4MiOtpubVuyc0ChREn4pG_yQXir0zWNfR9gpdYFkmFx2bO8FeuNe9_vfUbmOZVUbLYBmO9WwRksaotK-Emsfhldz0B1NV4YhZ6R99LR7VGDsyzIOsD7eCVRr5SpTjazoS8otVOwxgTyXsSHaWwg/s680/Max1dan.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="516" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKzAwSKJ4o-hTYp0S7gxu7hLtM7QegU_TkWkP4MiOtpubVuyc0ChREn4pG_yQXir0zWNfR9gpdYFkmFx2bO8FeuNe9_vfUbmOZVUbLYBmO9WwRksaotK-Emsfhldz0B1NV4YhZ6R99LR7VGDsyzIOsD7eCVRr5SpTjazoS8otVOwxgTyXsSHaWwg/w304-h400/Max1dan.png" width="304" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Max - the proud new black belt holder</span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p>We are delighted to announce that Toronto Branch member Max successfully passed his examination for the rank of <i>Junkenshi </i>1st Dan on 17 October 2023.</p><p>Well done Max!</p><p><i>Gassho </i><br /></p><p> </p>SKTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552335031748230206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759271.post-38705118609570090962023-10-13T23:30:00.002-04:002023-10-18T17:07:10.249-04:00Special Dan Grading<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdymAKxLOssV1sYQ6ARQ92N0LqPQ9_1Xn6hzRtqVEwAI63NBUUB5lRoBxLJiyKAoZCWCO6nSXGhrZZQDcpeAp_ioL4EHV-Nf-23lxBAHJJIZ0F1sLxiQls7qBwQNOtrbOA_Ex_6nWDfkkuALDEVfuMzcRIIFXKcs3oL3gveSAMzaO6e-R1RYY25w/s806/Tony%204%20dan.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="682" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdymAKxLOssV1sYQ6ARQ92N0LqPQ9_1Xn6hzRtqVEwAI63NBUUB5lRoBxLJiyKAoZCWCO6nSXGhrZZQDcpeAp_ioL4EHV-Nf-23lxBAHJJIZ0F1sLxiQls7qBwQNOtrbOA_Ex_6nWDfkkuALDEVfuMzcRIIFXKcs3oL3gveSAMzaO6e-R1RYY25w/w339-h400/Tony%204%20dan.png" width="339" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tony with Kawashima sensei<br /></td></tr></tbody></table> </p><p>We are delighted to announce that Tony Tan, Assistant Instructor at Toronto Branch, passed his examination for <i>Seikenshi</i> 4th Dan at Shorinji Kempo Hombu in Tadotsu, Japan on 13 October 2023.</p><p>Well done Tony!</p><p>The grading was held during the 2023 WSKO Official Seminar. Tony had the opportunity to receive three days of training with the top Hombu instructors and spend time with friends from all over the world. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHt-CL3GsBz5mcrlJs6bbdKkkWuE4Ktf7yASnowVcF6PHsikSc1KnGAJCq0wU4yrYBv0v40iOtIUGA2J-BScywz6nqchMWNQ9Q4vPh2l7TZ0FO0LyLJSN1EoVigycoCQXTnuKm6e0DapNyJhZW2yVupplvLVbqicyUjLWqOxVfLQhaS5Z_WtrrLA/s770/Tony%20Inoue%20sensei.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="770" data-original-width="576" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHt-CL3GsBz5mcrlJs6bbdKkkWuE4Ktf7yASnowVcF6PHsikSc1KnGAJCq0wU4yrYBv0v40iOtIUGA2J-BScywz6nqchMWNQ9Q4vPh2l7TZ0FO0LyLJSN1EoVigycoCQXTnuKm6e0DapNyJhZW2yVupplvLVbqicyUjLWqOxVfLQhaS5Z_WtrrLA/w299-h400/Tony%20Inoue%20sensei.png" width="299" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Inoue sensei - star of "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3D3T0Q5_WM">Kuro Obi World</a>"<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><i>Gassho</i><br /></p>SKTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552335031748230206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759271.post-65704341140415330122023-06-24T18:00:00.017-04:002023-07-07T23:34:13.488-04:00Manami - my experience at Toronto Branch<p><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsBgJoCX7m5a9MtFvTCd_O3P_b0tNhawhD3buKV_IhTgFSk8X4b626H8nTAgpnBMy7mji9yKV7qixwAyrXNrfdC9OXipqY4J5PSrxOmaJLCro4IELdaw7LyvlcqXknDyVlAYowaqFiKfTPOm0wtyyDDHkz0eiJWaVb6JKoDx4cWiq6HXOFUH2wcA/s902/entrance.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="705" data-original-width="902" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsBgJoCX7m5a9MtFvTCd_O3P_b0tNhawhD3buKV_IhTgFSk8X4b626H8nTAgpnBMy7mji9yKV7qixwAyrXNrfdC9OXipqY4J5PSrxOmaJLCro4IELdaw7LyvlcqXknDyVlAYowaqFiKfTPOm0wtyyDDHkz0eiJWaVb6JKoDx4cWiq6HXOFUH2wcA/w400-h313/entrance.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">We were blessed to have another visitor from Japan come to train at our dojo.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Our guest was Manami N. a schoolteacher from Tokushima Prefecture, close to Shorinji Kempo Hombu.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Here are her thoughts:</span><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRK8_CnfzDEuvRx8VnvqXGKvYYUcv0Ht_ZYmojRlQd-9DvZioGqhWh9-OrcI1gBsz4drJOawg1HIQS3X4g1fxei7yX7CpWG8rdTv9camejwwwZGyTMLFUj3zYRe7WxBaMPVBRmNB9jmbeBi5xf9ml_W1uVMDrIOuHqANjgvcApgNOeortb8vj0XQ/s888/group.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="888" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRK8_CnfzDEuvRx8VnvqXGKvYYUcv0Ht_ZYmojRlQd-9DvZioGqhWh9-OrcI1gBsz4drJOawg1HIQS3X4g1fxei7yX7CpWG8rdTv9camejwwwZGyTMLFUj3zYRe7WxBaMPVBRmNB9jmbeBi5xf9ml_W1uVMDrIOuHqANjgvcApgNOeortb8vj0XQ/w400-h221/group.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p><div style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">"<span><span> </span>This
was my first time to join training at a dojo outside of Japan. I imagined it would be totally different to the Japanese style, but
surprisingly (unexpectedly) it was a cozy, peaceful and warm place
like my home dojo. Great master, John sensei and the other all
members welcomed me in a very friendly way. As for technical skills, manners,
importance of caring people and building myself, etc., everything was exactly same, even the lessons by teacher.</span></span></span></div><p dir="auto" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"> </span></span></p><p dir="auto" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQiz7xHGyZ5lSdggMVccRu3rmwjRLXOI4mkNehRHM1oieK0AbA7Ya-splqzWQ8ksEN2e9GqMnjiEtzhmtGidU_4zZwvLX2eBnhI268TTOu24upArW6yvmFC1-jQ5RD70eCZBChUb4iQp7nd6qqUOGRxr-qdesA_VuMEytmbqQ-K_d0ji5Q5ZWkQ/s673/Juho.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="572" data-original-width="673" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQiz7xHGyZ5lSdggMVccRu3rmwjRLXOI4mkNehRHM1oieK0AbA7Ya-splqzWQ8ksEN2e9GqMnjiEtzhmtGidU_4zZwvLX2eBnhI268TTOu24upArW6yvmFC1-jQ5RD70eCZBChUb4iQp7nd6qqUOGRxr-qdesA_VuMEytmbqQ-K_d0ji5Q5ZWkQ/w400-h340/Juho.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p dir="auto" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"> <br /></span></span></p><p dir="auto" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span>I
was also surprised to know that many Japanese terms are used abroad in training.
Although it’s hard for me to catch up, the members helped me a lot. The
most impressive things are that they very passionately work on Shorinji Kempo and
John sensei treasures deeply his teacher who taught him in Japan many years ago even now. They inspired me and I really admire Toronto dojo.</span></span></p><p dir="auto" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span> </span></span></p><p dir="auto" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span>It’s sad I could only </span><span> join </span><span>training there for a few times, yet I appreciated
the moments I spent with them. </span></span></p><p dir="auto" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span> </span></span></p><p dir="auto" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span>Thank you very much, and I hope to see you
again.</span></span></p><span style="color: #888888; font-size: small;"><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Manami N"</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: white; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD7LNCsyB8A013K6MZMsGZnuiej807JB24UKz_z1ZHFcF4UFSHdKPJmG2GIM-QDMbdZilkYqlVw8U2MGOGFOEBVBJt8FGGm_-8h9Ey9QlyeW4uQ3kUoppnzOHclkI1G2xb7ILDE7ia2GQNXIxpge05qeEbcz2fdZF0Ie9HTKEP2GiGWFjk3kmceA/s775/goho.jpg" style="color: white; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="632" data-original-width="775" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD7LNCsyB8A013K6MZMsGZnuiej807JB24UKz_z1ZHFcF4UFSHdKPJmG2GIM-QDMbdZilkYqlVw8U2MGOGFOEBVBJt8FGGm_-8h9Ey9QlyeW4uQ3kUoppnzOHclkI1G2xb7ILDE7ia2GQNXIxpge05qeEbcz2fdZF0Ie9HTKEP2GiGWFjk3kmceA/w400-h326/goho.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;"></span><span style="color: white; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"> <br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: white; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"> </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Manami - all of us at Toronto Branch look forward to seeing you again either at our dojo or in Japan.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Genki dene!</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Gassho </span><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p></span><p><br /></p>SKTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552335031748230206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759271.post-47260630684197854922023-06-13T16:00:00.001-04:002023-07-09T02:49:22.371-04:00Commemorating Hiate sensei (1949-2023)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAvGv2s_3Wol0DmvmuFNeiVLwrXRFqkV60KMyKiRhShcfR_agbfr4jaD91YLO8joFyOMefwQX5tUcpnElzXAp2Fs6bz94t6c--tDLa1VLKrao3892CdF-msEHepPzt4s90TisEGMtlXiS0RWx06E_Kgpw2vhhtitQadC6qo9HnQwZ8yZU0MUBrUQ/s548/Hiate%20sensei.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="348" data-original-width="548" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAvGv2s_3Wol0DmvmuFNeiVLwrXRFqkV60KMyKiRhShcfR_agbfr4jaD91YLO8joFyOMefwQX5tUcpnElzXAp2Fs6bz94t6c--tDLa1VLKrao3892CdF-msEHepPzt4s90TisEGMtlXiS0RWx06E_Kgpw2vhhtitQadC6qo9HnQwZ8yZU0MUBrUQ/w640-h406/Hiate%20sensei.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>We are sad to report that Kizumi Hiate (Daihanshi, 8th Dan) of Atsugi Doin passed away today after a courageous battle with cancer.</p><p>Hiate sensei lived and breathed Shorinji Kempo - it was his very existence. He continued to teach classes at Atsugi Doin even as his health was failing since he was so passionate to pass on his skills to future generations while he could.</p><p>Hiate sensei also taught at several other branches including Tokai University and Tamagawa Juniors Branch and was a senior officer of the Kanagawa Shorinji Kempo Federation. He held several roles at Hombu, including Hombu Shidoin, and frequently travelled around Japan teaching Bekka Busen courses at the weekends.</p><p>In addition, he greatly supported the international development of Shorinji Kempo and assisted many branches around the world as a WSKO Instructor. Hiate sensei came to Toronto four times to teach us, including two official WSKO seminars that he led.<br /></p><p>I first met Hiate sensei at the Tokai University Shonan School campus in 1985. I had practised Shorinji Kempo already for three years at that time, but I had never seen as great a master as him. I became his student and continued to study from him for the rest of his life. He was my father in Shorinji Kempo.<br /></p><p>I cannot adequately express in words the depth of my gratitutde to Hiate sensei, his family and students for all their kind support. It is definitely true that Toronto Branch would not exist without you.</p><p><i>Gassho</i></p><p>John McCulloch</p><p>Branch Master</p><p>Toronto Branch</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwBWiL2gmCMe2qopxTUkBw99IHamSPHQAj1JGILSiYY9-ZG4kz0QtaROeOr_NQbfMoUpCSZ64_Nb0oMXo380_yPLAommN1TzFnCNPyEnOAPbfeTB4YFesNC6wqnIYABp42bAXejtHICcXL6V3hMjYUZSRdd79x3Ii5DMj2jMPQEaORNSFY7Xj2Wg/s505/Memorial.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="433" data-original-width="505" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwBWiL2gmCMe2qopxTUkBw99IHamSPHQAj1JGILSiYY9-ZG4kz0QtaROeOr_NQbfMoUpCSZ64_Nb0oMXo380_yPLAommN1TzFnCNPyEnOAPbfeTB4YFesNC6wqnIYABp42bAXejtHICcXL6V3hMjYUZSRdd79x3Ii5DMj2jMPQEaORNSFY7Xj2Wg/w400-h343/Memorial.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> </p><p> <br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>SKTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552335031748230206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759271.post-70105020087860606902023-04-30T22:09:00.007-04:002023-05-01T13:17:52.386-04:00Nanoka - my experience at Toronto Branch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzuoqYmzK5N6AgH2lfmz9hB2_WtmdSqwnaraEOqlsYBa0Wue1jR_yfuG7oy7pxIoP2eygas4i7_kKQvgYUkFrZs9_R0bcI-pBHfSAeiRTVy0YMYLkvwlKGAQUx7lDb21CpN0KpVJD5OjjeKcMjo2233HVY6YLa9b9lQP6C98BkV4gFMSgsg3w/s637/tennoken.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="547" data-original-width="637" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzuoqYmzK5N6AgH2lfmz9hB2_WtmdSqwnaraEOqlsYBa0Wue1jR_yfuG7oy7pxIoP2eygas4i7_kKQvgYUkFrZs9_R0bcI-pBHfSAeiRTVy0YMYLkvwlKGAQUx7lDb21CpN0KpVJD5OjjeKcMjo2233HVY6YLa9b9lQP6C98BkV4gFMSgsg3w/s320/tennoken.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">We recently hosted Nanoka - a 2nd dan kenshi from Toyo University in Tokyo, Japan. Nanoka fearlessly threw herself into the training at our branch with great enthusiasm! We greatly enjoyed having her train at our dojo for the past months and wish her every success back in Japan.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Here is what Nanoka had to say... </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBE1UWYX1rOnAe_Spu7zb17gCWRWIowWFo1wNJEWY1VAeUnE2ITSeaXfURgQQxgfYLNqd784mWssLifTYPpHU4p-XwqFVJ4B7Q1qt0W8CseojAr4zd39aCq4RLJH4Cli8L1itG416RTpE8CaA0ZCM8ZMKKxKuc2n2gUkcW5LoQx2m2uyN3Qx4/s655/fun.jpg" style="font-family: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="446" data-original-width="655" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBE1UWYX1rOnAe_Spu7zb17gCWRWIowWFo1wNJEWY1VAeUnE2ITSeaXfURgQQxgfYLNqd784mWssLifTYPpHU4p-XwqFVJ4B7Q1qt0W8CseojAr4zd39aCq4RLJH4Cli8L1itG416RTpE8CaA0ZCM8ZMKKxKuc2n2gUkcW5LoQx2m2uyN3Qx4/s320/fun.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> </span><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> "It was a great opportunity for me to join dojo in Toronto. Practicing Shorinji Kempo abroad was one my dreams since high school. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTYfCftKVO2-gEF9XHIGIHF-Z8Z4GQeqziF6Vwv1aenW51wWeNVpRUVprUSIUJFJQakljy5CFCYtEBTvok6izZvYwxiPcYU5hqS8ti2hmMjasiH3MMa8T1bY_1TtsQ2R6hWLsuHYFSuGxIxmfwLTunzaGHasBX5t-FPVcjjXj9PA99W21t72g/s691/formal.jpg" style="font-family: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="688" data-original-width="691" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTYfCftKVO2-gEF9XHIGIHF-Z8Z4GQeqziF6Vwv1aenW51wWeNVpRUVprUSIUJFJQakljy5CFCYtEBTvok6izZvYwxiPcYU5hqS8ti2hmMjasiH3MMa8T1bY_1TtsQ2R6hWLsuHYFSuGxIxmfwLTunzaGHasBX5t-FPVcjjXj9PA99W21t72g/s320/formal.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Since I
wanted to challenge myself with my experience and language skill, I
joined the practice. Fortunately, Toronto Branch was very nice place to
do it. Everyone was very kind and welcome to practice with me. I enjoyed
practicing many techniques with them. I got very surprised that many
kenshi in here already have high grade and long experience. Also, the
things they pay attention to when we learn something was interesting. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2PLApGblKchP-rzJzLQQ4wG-_P_tohqV3VeECH2MwRywPpOh1phzYNoB2ElLkGKoVfPY7cm0rB9SC-xsnA3ya4LnhRTcKuy-9LBrVbDfgkLsKeQvklNRjujA4mY4BUTo-9u_zCqHqN6TkXQIJxdtln4LwJdwz5Nld2cEAZzwGKne8c2esFfE/s623/sotai.jpg" style="font-family: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="623" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2PLApGblKchP-rzJzLQQ4wG-_P_tohqV3VeECH2MwRywPpOh1phzYNoB2ElLkGKoVfPY7cm0rB9SC-xsnA3ya4LnhRTcKuy-9LBrVbDfgkLsKeQvklNRjujA4mY4BUTo-9u_zCqHqN6TkXQIJxdtln4LwJdwz5Nld2cEAZzwGKne8c2esFfE/s320/sotai.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> </span><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">They always motivated me and make me realize my potential. Language and
how we grew up are very different but l thought sharing common place and
interest like this was amazing. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I would like to continue Shorinji Kempo
even after graduate or abroad for my mental and physical health. I
appreciate all members here. Hope we can see and practice again!"</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ0qd-ATzaSQPkmzevbUiR7oobfDLK1eVV1tsTqv_YV6amkrUEC5fS90cDpnrSRR-LfmFyJvMRwLwVGDHxeTcc85qxJ6SwcDkH5-jZsmSDc6gPTzFfgJyssjLx8kIPuKNVZHOWBM9-0cJJrcIyp3zJRWc8UKut4ebHh9KqTHH8dzDw8cgCNTY/s793/group.jpg" style="font-family: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="793" data-original-width="708" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ0qd-ATzaSQPkmzevbUiR7oobfDLK1eVV1tsTqv_YV6amkrUEC5fS90cDpnrSRR-LfmFyJvMRwLwVGDHxeTcc85qxJ6SwcDkH5-jZsmSDc6gPTzFfgJyssjLx8kIPuKNVZHOWBM9-0cJJrcIyp3zJRWc8UKut4ebHh9KqTHH8dzDw8cgCNTY/s320/group.jpg" width="286" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><i>Gassho</i> <br /></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> </span></p>SKTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552335031748230206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759271.post-9805668210350456402023-02-25T20:23:00.000-05:002023-02-25T20:23:40.623-05:00Yuya Ishida - my experience at Toronto Branch<p>One of the greatest things at Toronto Branch is that we get many visits from kenshi across the world.</p><p>Yuya Ishida, a university student from Tokyo, came to train with us during his international placement. We all greatly enjoyed having him join our group .</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb2K9XLdCoEhROrZVBFeUzK0lEDnbzko_dD3zo7Vbrqd2RLLrBfxPS_pUZNb1dvh6o3yZCcNATFlwBnOzSY3vkFuUYOxfzBmSNs9sTqNmbWfcoUP16KJxF66WJv902NEDWVZkAoZ28of40nv0DAmvhA1ovJBtkXJMJjtEfA1t-__dW93P9TPw/s1207/group.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="796" data-original-width="1207" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb2K9XLdCoEhROrZVBFeUzK0lEDnbzko_dD3zo7Vbrqd2RLLrBfxPS_pUZNb1dvh6o3yZCcNATFlwBnOzSY3vkFuUYOxfzBmSNs9sTqNmbWfcoUP16KJxF66WJv902NEDWVZkAoZ28of40nv0DAmvhA1ovJBtkXJMJjtEfA1t-__dW93P9TPw/w400-h264/group.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Yuya (front row, second from left) at his final class at Toronto Branch</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table> </p><p>Here are his thoughts about his time at Toronto Branch:</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJCSvDaELEFZVdRHMCTbW4PnJ2O2hHgPZTPduxmHLdZ6Us8DLjLOfjh4Ls3hOW5mm_9TivRUKbdK9wbIgSj38H8XnOJuSzwBAEyj6yCNnUfnlaX6ufkeHvUxyIanG4BsmllS3InjuWCGIBwYV51FDIbu69m7wSeFbACJaAdOPnBIBbb-lVx9w/s1181/present.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="805" data-original-width="1181" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJCSvDaELEFZVdRHMCTbW4PnJ2O2hHgPZTPduxmHLdZ6Us8DLjLOfjh4Ls3hOW5mm_9TivRUKbdK9wbIgSj38H8XnOJuSzwBAEyj6yCNnUfnlaX6ufkeHvUxyIanG4BsmllS3InjuWCGIBwYV51FDIbu69m7wSeFbACJaAdOPnBIBbb-lVx9w/w400-h272/present.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Presenting Yuya with a gift from the Toronto kenshi</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table> </p><p>"Experience in Toronto Branch for 5 months is
unforgettable in my life. Before enrolled in this club, I was wondering
if I could communicate with the members in English. However, my concern
went away soon! Beginning with John Sensei, other members helped me
understand how a technique works and added me into conversations. Thanks
to that, practicing in the Dojo became enjoyable and full of fun.</p><div dir="auto">What inspires me is that Shorinjikempo is more widely practiced around
the world than I thought. There are few chances for me to practice
Shorinjikempo with non-Japanese in Japan. According to Howa, I was
surprised at how many Kenshi love Shorikempo. After arriving at Japan,
my English skill and Toronto-Branch’s techniques will be helpful for
those who want to learn Shorinkempo, no matter what nationality!</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">I appreciate everyone’s kindness! It relieves my anxiety and hesitation to jump into communication. See you at World Taikai!"</div><div dir="auto"> </div><div dir="auto"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8QPe53UpiVJA285hVuBqW2n1LAEuLSNhaPP8TGQpnfXsQ5EW_-LDgoU2KOg3yMGINVszMvCewJVf8V4PZbCMDrM8L_qI_-w6qAMa9pwJht8ylslU2Umz4MCYw6UX4slLfuoxEK8lgziMehpdHEaWuGnqbkUNwCh3FjwVUPgQjxPgEHGkrL9M/s1166/ryakujg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="1166" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8QPe53UpiVJA285hVuBqW2n1LAEuLSNhaPP8TGQpnfXsQ5EW_-LDgoU2KOg3yMGINVszMvCewJVf8V4PZbCMDrM8L_qI_-w6qAMa9pwJht8ylslU2Umz4MCYw6UX4slLfuoxEK8lgziMehpdHEaWuGnqbkUNwCh3FjwVUPgQjxPgEHGkrL9M/w400-h310/ryakujg.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ryaku juji gote</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table> </div><div dir="auto">Yuya - we all look forward to seeing you again soon!</div><div dir="auto"> </div><div dir="auto"><i>Gassho</i> <br /></div><p> </p><p> <br /></p>SKTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552335031748230206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759271.post-13684170537190410052023-01-28T22:27:00.000-05:002023-01-28T22:27:36.490-05:00Grading success<p>We are pleased to report that Toronto Branch kenshi have been successful in recent examinations.</p><p>Stephen passed his 5th kyu examination on 22 November 2022.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT_ddWhBdVHHYmuLxDnI0M-Qw2G9zIwzh1LzgnJFSGlc8GvHTyXR0D7K82fz6uoZLGJG9Q2BqnyXkOc7dU-34Aj1oohxm2b6O4vxWuMofbdI6bHAqMcNlwfdHA4iowbJCEnZtDLwPKwR6fB-HNoVCCj9Rc6HXuwmrNQpmmnshQ83GtKYbDmXE/s932/Stephen5kyu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="932" data-original-width="776" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT_ddWhBdVHHYmuLxDnI0M-Qw2G9zIwzh1LzgnJFSGlc8GvHTyXR0D7K82fz6uoZLGJG9Q2BqnyXkOc7dU-34Aj1oohxm2b6O4vxWuMofbdI6bHAqMcNlwfdHA4iowbJCEnZtDLwPKwR6fB-HNoVCCj9Rc6HXuwmrNQpmmnshQ83GtKYbDmXE/s320/Stephen5kyu.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Jonathan passed his 3rd kyu examination on 29 November 2022.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJnGTSrO8nZdMnlh0YYarhF0OaOZlkn0gbJxvOeSFLGnrFi_dwSPIUXfPEi-phcqdJoc8TO76XawKmDuwmqcqoVTbb55L4m3u2ZW55Q6iDpH7KgxKT7-qtMy7Rf1PsDVrhz9siDTWQqM7W96OWNJuFYgK_NvjyVb59OAMaUBkThJBhbrcu4M/s873/Jonathan3kyu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="873" data-original-width="660" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJnGTSrO8nZdMnlh0YYarhF0OaOZlkn0gbJxvOeSFLGnrFi_dwSPIUXfPEi-phcqdJoc8TO76XawKmDuwmqcqoVTbb55L4m3u2ZW55Q6iDpH7KgxKT7-qtMy7Rf1PsDVrhz9siDTWQqM7W96OWNJuFYgK_NvjyVb59OAMaUBkThJBhbrcu4M/s320/Jonathan3kyu.jpg" width="242" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Congratulations!</p><p><i>Kesshu</i><br /></p><p><br /></p>SKTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552335031748230206noreply@blogger.comToronto, ON, Canada43.653226 -79.383184315.342992163821151 -114.5394343 71.963459836178842 -44.226934299999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759271.post-3578930386047934032023-01-01T00:00:00.002-05:002023-01-02T21:58:48.199-05:00Happy New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhttmpM1gbSJZjKpMeFTNC9ld1-jwGAJcRCJ0q3JBD1lc4E5TiAPld6AcC8DR14ibSB34ZtbpLUledvIs4DE2PYNEbKMC4O4d6iblAOAs2c5Rc0m4Xj5cySbL16rvgquqomxTNOzQ79-9dX42U2aifO5WQdGHCarPiMb3z3DWj2r_uYF4P5_JY/s1240/group.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="695" data-original-width="1240" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhttmpM1gbSJZjKpMeFTNC9ld1-jwGAJcRCJ0q3JBD1lc4E5TiAPld6AcC8DR14ibSB34ZtbpLUledvIs4DE2PYNEbKMC4O4d6iblAOAs2c5Rc0m4Xj5cySbL16rvgquqomxTNOzQ79-9dX42U2aifO5WQdGHCarPiMb3z3DWj2r_uYF4P5_JY/w520-h291/group.jpg" width="520" /></a></div><p>
We wish you a Happy New Year! </p><p>Here are some pictures from our 2022 Closing Ceremony (final practice of the year).
<i> </i></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiniV03E-vi6Y1jp-N6sbazItZO7g6AUkG29-CMXElr93Pxy3-_cQrlo2rU0OLQ5NYo01yT9xPFCqmxf74vePDGlturyzJjvBQmpkXJ98LAIadw_yR1dPW0n9CRwUH3rtAzAcDKj-LhII9A23D4-eZlF-OSiQvyi-Ck3CQeFi0dK64YpoBmNG0/s957/gassho.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="957" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiniV03E-vi6Y1jp-N6sbazItZO7g6AUkG29-CMXElr93Pxy3-_cQrlo2rU0OLQ5NYo01yT9xPFCqmxf74vePDGlturyzJjvBQmpkXJ98LAIadw_yR1dPW0n9CRwUH3rtAzAcDKj-LhII9A23D4-eZlF-OSiQvyi-Ck3CQeFi0dK64YpoBmNG0/s400/gassho.jpg" width="400" /></a><i> </i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtaexnW-FSmJAg6gQ6p5idF3XySAzvtXpe8eR65xrR5JgdPNCX9VHdYjLbB0hZGW7DRXx2rFIyBqzl6bEHXTmYzaYU9EJEcilfALOmIon1PstlSic6XRK9Ja84Xo1_khAgFMp8mB6iPIhwU5ezA3urO54R8Zz0yJs26sTR-kO41HW8232zG4w/s720/gote.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="702" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtaexnW-FSmJAg6gQ6p5idF3XySAzvtXpe8eR65xrR5JgdPNCX9VHdYjLbB0hZGW7DRXx2rFIyBqzl6bEHXTmYzaYU9EJEcilfALOmIon1PstlSic6XRK9Ja84Xo1_khAgFMp8mB6iPIhwU5ezA3urO54R8Zz0yJs26sTR-kO41HW8232zG4w/s400/gote.jpg" /></a></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXa9c3asHjuJvi9ekmCdv7w2gwYe5C0OHmqJpKSe6aO1qfEMS5ltlIuR01B2IHe-ucsQGKohDGYVrwFDouglMggqTWilTZbJKcSA-WPrQefMVqttKS_XIta7fEZP_nthUK7Itq_tcSoTG_JfQLo5RdW_Qhuy4B1cdzUJvQOJFmcD0-rxGwtks/s800/ryu.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="691" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXa9c3asHjuJvi9ekmCdv7w2gwYe5C0OHmqJpKSe6aO1qfEMS5ltlIuR01B2IHe-ucsQGKohDGYVrwFDouglMggqTWilTZbJKcSA-WPrQefMVqttKS_XIta7fEZP_nthUK7Itq_tcSoTG_JfQLo5RdW_Qhuy4B1cdzUJvQOJFmcD0-rxGwtks/s400/ryu.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxL3WJ4oakBDvUKgCWxVweYlUVcfXV4-NHliU4GNBJDM2BWoGMug6x1cmq_rqYqbEegNyIrCIdorY-D0v_Iqtr45Jli344xzVuRg1rMEz95PRhyRLvO0pXROMp7De20CH3BmyK47FRnUNVDvxV9EoqqwFLc37kBwhAZmMj1lHHvh4cB_Ri_yE/s971/seiza.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="726" data-original-width="971" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxL3WJ4oakBDvUKgCWxVweYlUVcfXV4-NHliU4GNBJDM2BWoGMug6x1cmq_rqYqbEegNyIrCIdorY-D0v_Iqtr45Jli344xzVuRg1rMEz95PRhyRLvO0pXROMp7De20CH3BmyK47FRnUNVDvxV9EoqqwFLc37kBwhAZmMj1lHHvh4cB_Ri_yE/s400/seiza.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p><i>Gassho</i>
</p>SKTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552335031748230206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759271.post-78467105853814677432022-10-12T16:01:00.005-04:002022-10-13T01:06:56.461-04:00Grading success<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZgpkBdkhvHqOI1p8Ztu1bUQkNYMzPvxDX2onsiInJA641cbJfrbu-iaczZ69Qq4R5Lfy0KQ5F9LaLedWq-EHk4n_dOTOyn6D4W_30TErP5Mh2YXsEqrBRiwzBUb3YvgJL0fBmtGw2R6l1OoLcuoEbaByNnMVThXn48GEqtZFyIjnj-JFLoCM/s1047/Brian%20&%20Chris%203%20dan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="878" data-original-width="1047" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZgpkBdkhvHqOI1p8Ztu1bUQkNYMzPvxDX2onsiInJA641cbJfrbu-iaczZ69Qq4R5Lfy0KQ5F9LaLedWq-EHk4n_dOTOyn6D4W_30TErP5Mh2YXsEqrBRiwzBUb3YvgJL0fBmtGw2R6l1OoLcuoEbaByNnMVThXn48GEqtZFyIjnj-JFLoCM/w400-h335/Brian%20&%20Chris%203%20dan.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Brian & Christian with their new certificates</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p>We are delighted to announce that Toronto kenshi Brian and Christian successfully passed their examination for the rank of <i>Chukenshi</i> 3rd dan on August 23, 2022.</p><p>Many thanks to Oka-sensei (Montreal Branch) for being an examiner and Tal and Kevin for assisting with the grading.</p><p><i>Gassho</i><br /></p>SKTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552335031748230206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759271.post-71588266934173931172022-09-10T22:59:00.000-04:002022-09-10T22:59:15.633-04:00Grading success<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimtk6YrVQ37sPlMuxRMw-JtJyqQLhpXkQ5Ppp2a_YvYstvBZLHLK736IXxVqd1VX7RCVLtLPuquLCNgngB5hJ5o7oZjxGTPFVlJU9yOY74i2Gw0id4-pR5o9qV_0WvDOqG9pUg1a8GArVoVla5wb1HiwTNA3O4fnjEnOF_uTCIZgHUwGK7HPk/s1076/Jonathan%204kyu%20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="1076" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimtk6YrVQ37sPlMuxRMw-JtJyqQLhpXkQ5Ppp2a_YvYstvBZLHLK736IXxVqd1VX7RCVLtLPuquLCNgngB5hJ5o7oZjxGTPFVlJU9yOY74i2Gw0id4-pR5o9qV_0WvDOqG9pUg1a8GArVoVla5wb1HiwTNA3O4fnjEnOF_uTCIZgHUwGK7HPk/w400-h338/Jonathan%204kyu%20.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Another kyu victory for Jonathan! He successfully passed his examination for 4th kyu on 26 July.</p><p>Well done!</p><p><i>Gassho</i><br /></p><p> </p><p> <br /></p>SKTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552335031748230206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759271.post-68790239433814303002022-06-25T21:00:00.013-04:002022-09-04T21:20:03.362-04:00Atsugi Doin 50th Anniversary<p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8OWvFBwy_axksmGJJd0isX_IFdMpn9uAv8HDufO3myJsggtA0ahgk6x3eMCQSWm1f6LrGm9m-IuxlZT1XuQdIwA9bxnpB6sM3tEcL1S6UH5V3ogaxJMLViqcLOIaxXgyIl9qY9RPb34Gj5o5xoxNgwNbbT-tkiYSTHiKuslMjO04APSuVRHI/s781/Group%20photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="781" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8OWvFBwy_axksmGJJd0isX_IFdMpn9uAv8HDufO3myJsggtA0ahgk6x3eMCQSWm1f6LrGm9m-IuxlZT1XuQdIwA9bxnpB6sM3tEcL1S6UH5V3ogaxJMLViqcLOIaxXgyIl9qY9RPb34Gj5o5xoxNgwNbbT-tkiYSTHiKuslMjO04APSuVRHI/w640-h338/Group%20photo.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>50th anniversary group</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table> </p><p>On June 19, 2022 Atsugi Doin (Kanagawa, Japan) celebrated its 50th annversary with current members, OB, supporters and family members.</p><p> </p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnuPIzoIMkw6MWZ2rPaiExCZJH4QCVDStEwH2zDShF6fYxBwPm5fRJGf_kCF4LXzGF6KjtSjfJcfwD1FwrSdQnjMKnMwZOWPzX8KcXnRW27XhJwubWllIiRkzY1tXrTM0DgqCXMIs6xExCcxxHl1gzniS9jY8NEZUNshWMtRwr4ZHzR5_5T0w/s787/Group.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="787" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnuPIzoIMkw6MWZ2rPaiExCZJH4QCVDStEwH2zDShF6fYxBwPm5fRJGf_kCF4LXzGF6KjtSjfJcfwD1FwrSdQnjMKnMwZOWPzX8KcXnRW27XhJwubWllIiRkzY1tXrTM0DgqCXMIs6xExCcxxHl1gzniS9jY8NEZUNshWMtRwr4ZHzR5_5T0w/w640-h368/Group.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Group training</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p>The Doin-cho of Atsugi Doin is Hiate sensei, 8th Dan. His great efforts in founding and leading Atsugi Doin for so many years are truly astonishing, particularly considering his roles in managing other branches (including Tokai University Branch, Atsugi Tamagawa Juniors Branch), teaching at Busen throughout Japan most weekends and serving as a Hombu Shidoin and examiner.</p><p> </p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWMKl4-35fs6kZc7YL0rl7oouyvwciJtuoBKNZZPGd4WzhHSn5_vYPBuLN2mhz5-jf8WNDGv2eWBkngzjwwvLZHB4mhRk7oHHKVmBTRnRQGs88jBhCrjSPgXXDBZh4XRHBdB0LdZrVNvSft_7-jSGkGlssWnzTglw66uhBStYfbAfAXRQwsyo/s791/Hiate%20sensei.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="521" data-original-width="791" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWMKl4-35fs6kZc7YL0rl7oouyvwciJtuoBKNZZPGd4WzhHSn5_vYPBuLN2mhz5-jf8WNDGv2eWBkngzjwwvLZHB4mhRk7oHHKVmBTRnRQGs88jBhCrjSPgXXDBZh4XRHBdB0LdZrVNvSft_7-jSGkGlssWnzTglw66uhBStYfbAfAXRQwsyo/w640-h422/Hiate%20sensei.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Hiate sensei demonstrates technique</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p>In 1985, Toronto Branch Master John McCulloch had the priviledge of studying under Hiate sensei at Tokai University Branch and Atsugi Doin. Since then, Hiate sensei has given Toronto Branch huge support and has travelled here to teach on four occasions, including two WSKO seminars.</p><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpUP15aB0OsXOxPHZz5bhJkWxCRmneZ6JLsxMCLfvHJ9ZeHS_Qq2x-z3DuCuz44DL5aqGwxHrFHij6K0mjtqxx19PqHyyWdtroh0a71raxMWbWKDtCYKnDkU3MCkQT8M2d4uk_g2sUfR0-wsGhfUF6KTFjvEvuUYmYSjyBI3ef1gGrhwsK490/s781/Message.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="511" data-original-width="781" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpUP15aB0OsXOxPHZz5bhJkWxCRmneZ6JLsxMCLfvHJ9ZeHS_Qq2x-z3DuCuz44DL5aqGwxHrFHij6K0mjtqxx19PqHyyWdtroh0a71raxMWbWKDtCYKnDkU3MCkQT8M2d4uk_g2sUfR0-wsGhfUF6KTFjvEvuUYmYSjyBI3ef1gGrhwsK490/w400-h261/Message.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Video message from Toronto Branch</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>We wish to send our heartfelt congratulations to Hiate sensei and the members of Atusgi Doin on this historic achievement!</p><p><i>Gassho</i><br /></p><p><br /></p>SKTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552335031748230206noreply@blogger.comAtsugi, Kanagawa, Japan35.443093999999988 139.36254037.1328601638211424 104.2062903 63.753327836178833 174.5187903tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759271.post-32275286514003709562022-04-23T21:08:00.013-04:002022-04-24T00:46:28.518-04:00Grading success - Spring 2022<p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="741" data-original-width="607" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHuE-WEMNkvE1xbWwwAnC2BfwBD_k27pVfWo8dM2ezj8jG_LzSktckulxK6umtNtp2jkYAgmy166OFLEaySJUKv5j76C61fOem2ubzbkU07-gvscYUXiY6WaZ8ySKxGXSG0-N8u8dNoGRyodUiwxeZxWUBJw3eYrNkPxJx5XV_n6ygkUhTJjo/s320/Jonathan%205%20kyu.jpg" width="262" /></a></div><p> <br /></p><p>John McCulloch passed the examination for Hokai rank <i>Junhanshi</i> on February 25, 2022.</p><p>We look forward to more members advancing in the coming months.</p><p><i>Kesshu</i><br /></p><p><br /></p>SKTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552335031748230206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759271.post-28565242430244276722022-02-05T20:27:00.000-05:002022-02-05T20:27:07.690-05:00We're back (again)!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxiUDyXtb-ovEtnFyaGpsk744cZhJk-THEGiBgLEH2ca_Tw76Fq3j6-oO6tz5EsKdXdKLrfaGtiQabKkULf1jpqTXxvVlhMHw7FHbkunLY9ZK9FAihgnrudiRF-kLIfWupzP6ginHkw9vdnkBIx46iBjKNsl78dJJOlz5U5xDdIdu5tRB9jNc=s2038" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2038" data-original-width="1990" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxiUDyXtb-ovEtnFyaGpsk744cZhJk-THEGiBgLEH2ca_Tw76Fq3j6-oO6tz5EsKdXdKLrfaGtiQabKkULf1jpqTXxvVlhMHw7FHbkunLY9ZK9FAihgnrudiRF-kLIfWupzP6ginHkw9vdnkBIx46iBjKNsl78dJJOlz5U5xDdIdu5tRB9jNc=w390-h400" width="390" /></a></div> <p></p><p>We were delighted to return to the dojo in November 2021 after a very long pandemic break.</p><p>Unfortunately, our joy turned out to be shortlived as the Omicron wave caused a shutdown of all gyms in Ontario.</p><p>Today we were back in action for the first time after relxation of the Omicron restrictions and it was a wonderful experience!</p><p>We hope that our training can now continue without interruption.</p><p><i>Gassho</i><br /></p>SKTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552335031748230206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759271.post-46711440741552050792022-01-22T20:09:00.004-05:002022-02-05T20:20:05.970-05:00Chinkon-Gyo: WSKO Official Online Seminar<p>Toronto Branch had the distinct honour of conducting Chinkon-gyo at the January 22, 2022 WSKO Official Online Seminar.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1564" data-original-width="3009" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxQNzY16wkf5S0xjl2JqPnOtntL17X6CdEbwx4QV8ihiC4hpAd-2ADt5NOKAxq56v3yrbhJ_SDAWmP6X000GFe0xHwqgtofISzrFonB8ntiem2yeQqXKW9rtO-FdVVLwcbeYP0Ja4TfsDA1YOC0Kj7uoSm0cTDzp50go28jnTVUJQtRsN7brM=w400-h208" width="400" /></a></div><p>Arai Shoji sensei led the kihon section and initial hokei instruction.</p><p>Kawashima sensei followed with an in-depth review of technical questions sent in by members.</p><p>We would like to thank WSKO Hombu for making this event (and other online seminars) possible during the current pandemic restrictions.</p><p><i>Gassho</i><br /></p><p><br /></p>SKTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552335031748230206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759271.post-5151759574952717612021-11-09T22:00:00.006-05:002021-11-10T13:52:40.209-05:00We're back!<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9cqB1mOAB_g/YYwS-61yJ3I/AAAAAAAAFyY/9qTmeXNfU0ckr4-63dTEgll7X46_cu_zgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1659/jujiuke.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="1659" height="212" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9cqB1mOAB_g/YYwS-61yJ3I/AAAAAAAAFyY/9qTmeXNfU0ckr4-63dTEgll7X46_cu_zgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/jujiuke.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />After spending the past 20 months of the COVID-19 pandemic training virtualy via Zoom, Toronto Branch held its first in-person class at its new home (Aikido Tendokai).<p></p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jUivq7-9XvM/YYwS-03y-LI/AAAAAAAAFyg/U4Kze4yQcZAZM0VotKMKrd30lww45NjqACLcBGAsYHQ/s1521/zuki.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1131" data-original-width="1521" height="238" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jUivq7-9XvM/YYwS-03y-LI/AAAAAAAAFyg/U4Kze4yQcZAZM0VotKMKrd30lww45NjqACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/zuki.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p> </p><p>Practicing together after such a long gap was an incredible (and quite emotional) experience.</p><p>We will be holding two live classes per week (Tuesdays and Saturdays) at this location from now on.</p><p>Jonathan was able to be presented with his pre-pandemic 6th kyu certificate at long last! </p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CjmlghzJ8J4/YYwS-w5LA4I/AAAAAAAAFyc/LuHIiOV-_pcWmNh0dVOOWMezLP2UkNR2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1573/certificate.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1573" data-original-width="1537" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CjmlghzJ8J4/YYwS-w5LA4I/AAAAAAAAFyc/LuHIiOV-_pcWmNh0dVOOWMezLP2UkNR2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/certificate.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p><i> </i></p><p><i>Gassho</i> <br /></p><p></p><p></p>SKTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552335031748230206noreply@blogger.com377 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2A6, Canada43.6587488 -79.368402115.348514963821152 -114.5246521 71.96898263617885 -44.2121521tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759271.post-2865053026744694502021-08-22T17:41:00.001-04:002021-08-22T17:42:25.441-04:00What's happening at Toronto Branch?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CP_YTbweS44/YSLCJRBoPgI/AAAAAAAAFwY/RYEnq_l7Rl0BKr0PUV9qFmvpY-rLAFXPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s923/IZ_JLembu_lo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="923" height="288" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CP_YTbweS44/YSLCJRBoPgI/AAAAAAAAFwY/RYEnq_l7Rl0BKr0PUV9qFmvpY-rLAFXPwCLcBGAsYHQ/w406-h288/IZ_JLembu_lo.jpg" width="406" /></a></div> <p></p><p>Greetings!</p><p>It's been a long time since we shared a post, so it's a good idea to provide an update on what's happening at Toronto Branch.</p><p>The practice space we have used at CAMH since 1995 was closed to the public when the COVID-19 pandemic hit Toronto. CAMH has not re-opened the space to community users so far. Furthermore, there is no clear guidance as to when (or if) this will occur.</p><p>Meanwhile, we have been continuing to regularly host online classes for Toronto Branch members. We have also been attending the online training sessions provided by Shorinji Kempo Hombu and online events hosted by other WSKO branches.</p><p>Given the uncertainty regarding our CAMH practice location, we have been looking at a range of alternative practice spaces and hope to restart live practice soon. Please stay tuned for details.</p><p>Finally, Toronto Branch members will be playing a bigger role in the management of the Canadian Shorinji Kempo Federation during the current officer term. <br /></p><p>We wish you all happiness, peace and good health!</p><p><i>Gassho</i> <br /></p><p> <br /></p>SKTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552335031748230206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759271.post-88356732951296705052020-01-01T00:00:00.000-05:002020-01-09T15:04:22.032-05:00Happy New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We greatly enjoyed our time together and hope we can get a chance to train in Brazil in future!<br />
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<br />SKTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552335031748230206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759271.post-59172357324193268442019-08-15T16:43:00.000-04:002019-08-15T16:43:05.273-04:00Sakuyama sensei - classic embu (~1975)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is a <a href="https://youtu.be/LmeRXtbjjF4" target="_blank">TV feature</a> filmed at Shorinji Kempo Hombu around 1975-76.<br />
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The feature includes an <i>embu</i> demonstration by Sakuyama sensei and Manabe sensei.<br />
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Kaiso So Doshin also demonstrates <i>gatame waza</i>.<br />
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The delegation was organized by Rastogi sensei of Orange County Branch - a long time friend of ours.<br />
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Our joint practice was superb - we really enjoyed being able to pair up with the expert kenshi from California and Arizona.<br />
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Rastogi sensei gave us a heart-warming lecture on what Shorinji Kempo means to him and his motivation for teaching.<br />
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Finally, the delegates gave us a bunch of great swag!<br />
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It really doesn't get any better than this!<br />
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<i>Gassho</i>SKTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552335031748230206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9759271.post-32053077659924676872019-06-06T11:08:00.000-04:002019-06-06T11:08:19.224-04:0024th Annual Shorinji Kempo Charity Kickathon raises $14,380 for CAMH<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Every year during the month of May, Shorinji Kempo members worldwide engage in various forms of community support activities.<br />
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Here at <a href="http://www.torontoshorinji.org/" target="_blank">Shorinji Kempo Toronto Branch</a>, we have chosen to raise funds for the <a href="http://www.camh.ca/" target="_blank">Centre for Addiction and Mental Health</a>, particularly to help fund their efforts to understand and treat the causes of drug addiction.<br />
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The method we employ is our annual <i>Kickathon</i> - an event where we perform 500 continuous full force kicks with <i>kiai</i> (yell!) in return for sponsorship.<br />
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This is our 24th successive annual charity <i>Kickathon</i> for CAMH and, from a practical point of view, that also means we are also 24 years older than when we started!<br />
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Our kicks are lower and a bit slower than in 1996, but thanks to our incredible sponsors we were able to raise <b>$14,380</b> in our event this year. Our <i>Kickathon</i> initiative has now raised a total of $179,160 for CAMH since it began.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Halfway done (shaken but not stirred)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nearly done (kicks getting lower)</td></tr>
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We wish to thank our wonderful sponsors for their incredible generosity and loyal support of our event.<br />
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We also wish to salute the efforts of Lidia and her team at CAMH Foundation for helping make this event successful once again.<br />
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Finally, we commend CAMH for all its work in helping to understand and address the serious threat of drug addiction.<br />
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<i>Gassho</i><br />
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