We are happy to announce that Jonathan passed his examination for 2nd kyu rank on May 28th.
Congratulations Jonathan!
Gassho
June 26, 2024
May 29, 2024
44th Annual Cornell Shorinji Kempo Camp
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| The attentive student |
The 44th Anual Cornell Shorinji Kempo Camp was held in Trumansburg, New York over the Memorial Day weekend (May 25-27).
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| Rustic dojo |
The Toronto Branch delegates were McCulloch sensei, Kevin and his son Josh. It was the first time we had been back to Camp since the COVID pandemic and it was a wonderful feeling to return there.
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| Canada Squad! |
The Camp was led by Sakuyama sensei of Ibaraki Takahagi Doin (Japan). Sakuyama sensei was a direct student of Kaiso Doshin So at Hombu in the 1970s and is also well known for starring in the movie "Shaolin Temple" with Jet Li. However, what we appreciate Sakuyama sensei for is his incredible technique, warm spirit and ability to explain his technical and philosophical insights clearly and deeply - all of which makes him one of the best Shorinji Kempo teachers you could ever hope to study from.
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| With Oka sensei (Montreal Branch) |
Sakuyama sensei focussed on basic elements and provided creative ways for us to study them. He always carefully tied the technical practice to our underlying philosophy.
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| Sakuyama sensei and the Legaults |
The Camp afforded a long overdue reunion with many friends we hadn't seen for some time including Dolce sensei and Ziring sensei (Camp organizers and hosts), Hagata sensei, Oka sensei and his students (Montreal Branch), Tamaki sensei, Tondo sensei, Berlow sensei and Negishi sensei (Yokohama).
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| With Negishi sensei (Yokohama Negishi Doin) |
We wish to thank Sakuyama sensei and the Camp organizers for providing such an amazing experience!
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| Happy Campers! |
Gassho
January 06, 2024
Visit from Hong Kong
We were delighted to welcome Jonathan Lai (2nd dan) from the WSKO Hong Kong Branch to our practice on Saturday.
Jonathan was visiting Toronto on family business and used the opportunity to join our practice.
Jonathan also travels to Japan several times a year to practice under a Hombu Instructor in Kagawa.
We look forward to seeing Jonathan again!
Kesshu
January 03, 2024
Nanoka returns
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| Nanoka and Isabel study juho |
We were delighted to see our former member Nanoka during her flying visit to Toronto.
Nanoka is a student based in Tokyo who had practised with us last winter and spring.
It was great to see her again!
Gassho
January 01, 2024
December 23, 2023
Closing Ceremony 2023
Every year we hold a Closing Ceremony on the final day of practice.
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.
Here are some photos from our 2023 Closing Ceremony event.
Gassho
December 05, 2023
Grading Success!
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| Max - the proud new black belt holder |
We are delighted to announce that Toronto Branch member Max successfully passed his examination for the rank of Junkenshi 1st Dan on 17 October 2023.
Well done Max!
Gassho
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