I had a great time; everyone seems to enjoy the seminar; and my mum loved the demo - so I would judge it a success.
Highlights for me: Aosaka Sensei showing that he can still deliver the goods in his sixties. He was my original inspiration in SK, and since I'm a decade younger I'm still inspired to train harder and get fitter.
Kawashima Sensei and Hombu team, of course.
But, most of all, training and partying with comrades from all over Europe, as well as Japan.
This seems like a new start for SK in the U.K., and it's great to see new faces step up and take on responsibility. We have built up strong relationships with other European kenshi over the years, and maybe it's a good time to solidify those links and take it to the next level.
I'm just throwing out ideas - but it does seem as though we have a solid core of people who can make this happen -