Erik,
Good to see this feed-back on this exceptional event.
Originally Posted by
Erik Tracy
We were all indeed very lucky for this opportunity to train directly with Sasamori Soke and Hirata Sensei
Just to let you know that I was also very happy to be part of this lucky group in San Diego.
What started as a journey with limited objectives, just trying to improve my sword skills in order to bring the kumidachi in my bojutsu to a higher level, without expecting anything else, turned in to a very warm and pleasant experience, where I had to chance to observe and train with exceptional teachers like Sasamori Soke and Hirata Sensei.
Although a seminar of 3 days is not enough to get introduced into a system, it was certainly the ideal forum to get inspired. The time spent on the basis (kihon, etiquette) was highly appreciated and made this seminar very exceptional.
Originally Posted by
Nathan Scott
I have to echo what I've heard some others say about KNBK/Jikishinkai hosted seminars: it was very well organized and well coordinated.
I also think that you guys can really organize these kinds of seminars very well and this can serve as an example for others. Although the training was very serious, the overall atmosphere remained warm and pleasant.
My gratitude goes to you, other members of KNBK/Jikishinkai and of course Shimabukuro Masayuki Sensei. Hope to see more of this in the future.
Guy