Toronto Branch members were thrilled by a visit from Toronto Branch alumnus Dr. Ikuo Kageyama (5th dan). Ikuo is currently a full Professor at the prestigious Nippon Dental University in Niigata, Japan.
Before coming to Toronto, Ikuo was a member of Tokyo's famous Yamanote Doin and studied from Matsuda sensei there. In addition, Ikuo was well known by WSKO members around the world since he had acted as a translator during several international seminars at Shorinji Kempo Hombu.
Despite the long passage of time since he was a member at our Branch (over 10 years) it felt like only yesterday since he last trained with us.
Ikuo helped share his knowledge with our members and all kenshi greatly enjoyed his warm and insightful teaching style.
During his talk, Ikuo focussed on his experiences of learning from Kaiso at Hombu, stressed the importance of living according to the true goals of Shorinji Kempo and differentiated Shorinji Kempo from other "martial arts."
All members of Toronto Branch hope it is not too long before we have a chance meet Ikuo again.
Thank you for kindness and wisdom.
Gassho
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