Tuesday 1 October 2024

Aivaras Sensei in Portugal

 

🟢 LAST CALL: Goju Ryu Karate Seminar in Ericeira, Portugal – 4-6 October! 🟢

To all members of the Tairabunkai Basics group—this is your final reminder to join our exciting Goju Ryu Karate seminar happening next weekend in beautiful Ericeira, Portugal!

📅 Dates: 4-6 October 2024
📍 Location: Ericeira, Portugal

This is a unique opportunity to train together, deepen your understanding of Goju Ryu, and practice essential Tairabunkai methods in a supportive environment. Whether you're refining your Kata or working through Kobudo drills, this weekend is packed with valuable lessons!

Don't miss out on this chance to grow your skills, connect with fellow martial artists, and enjoy the scenic surroundings of Ericeira.

➡️ Final spots are available! Register now to secure your place.

Looking forward to seeing you there!👊

Thursday 5 September 2024

New Zealand at the end of November

 

 

We have confirmed dates for Taira Sensei's return to New Zealand in 2024. Everyone had a great time in 2023, and learned a lot. Taira sensei will be in Dunedin for the last weekend of November 2024.

Thursday 4 July 2024

New Jersey - June 2024

 Well, that was a different seminar. For personal reasons Taira sensei had to cancel coming to the seminar. Some of the international participants were already here or were in the air. So  there was no thought of  not running the seminar.

Of course the first thing Sensei Kapel thought of was the participants. So  he determined a suitable refund for those that were still to attend,  and notified all the participants. Very few decided not to come, indicating that they would get much value from the seniors that were to attend and teach, and to support  Mark. Those that did not come missed out on important interactions and training.

International Okinawa Gojuryu Kenkyukai seniors that arrived and taught were Ken Erridge Hanshi, Kyoshi Glenn Cunningham, Mark Kapel, Brian Loterbauer, and Brendan Murray, and Cesar Camara Martin Sensei .

There were three formal session days. There were a few pre-session days with the visitors. There was a concentration on kihon and kata. There were supporting bunkai sessions but this was an opportunity to get everyone on the same page. With the  vast geographic separation of the teachers it was gratifying to see how close we all are while recognising we all have different skills sets and origin stories.

Socially it was rewarding. The event centred around Sensei Kapel's house and his beautiful dojo. Everything worked well for all the attendees. Mark is well supported by his delightful wife Illyce, a great dojo team and a pack of dogs that interacted with everyone.

We did have a dinner out of Jersey Shore. A  beautiful location and I had never been there before. 

It was a great seminar. It wasn't a  Taira sensei seminar but I believe everyone got at least as much from this one as they might have from Sensei. Though there were possibly fewer brain overloads.    

It was an intense series of classes, it was pretty physical especially compared to a Taira sensei seminar,  and I'm glad I came.

I was bit surprised by one set of comments. People said "I didn't know we had a web page", or "are we on Facebook?". Given  I try to keep all the information on this page current, especially the seminar list, I am not sure how to keep people up to date.

Brendan Murray. New Zealand.





Thursday 9 May 2024

From Paris

 

Nirina Sensei said this on Facebook:
 
Last weekend, it was the 10th Taira Masaji seminar in France. 
 
We had a great time enjoying the practice of Gojuryu karate. Taira sensei himself never stop improving his Gojuryu kata and kobudo analysis.
 
Like always, it was with kindness and generosity that he shared with us his knowledge.
 
I would like to say infinitely thanks to Taira Masaji sensei for everything he has given us and everything he represents.
 
Also thank you to all international Kenkyukai family who came attending the seminar. We really have spent a wonderful time together. Thank you!!!
 
All my congratulations for all who passed Dan examination!! Bravo!
 
Finally, big thanks also to all members of Kenkyukai France for the all organization around this seminar!! Banzaiii!!!
 


 

Tuesday 30 April 2024