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day 2 group picture (left)
day 2 group picture (center)
day 2 group picture (right)
WASHIZU Sensei sharing wisdom before the start of Day 2
WASHIZU Sensei instructing on bokken emonodori
WASHIZU Sensei instructing on Tai Sabaki no Kata
SAIZ Shihan (US - left) meeting SUGAI Sensei (JP - right) while Arthur PACK Sensei (US - center) looks on
WASHIZU Sensei with international Shibucho (from left to right):
- Roberto GRANATTI (Italy)
- Luigi CARNIEL (Switzerland)
- Christian PATENAUDE (Canada)
- WASHIZU Terumi Daihyō (Hombu)
- Patricia SAIZ Shihan
- Glenn PACK (United States)
- Jon MARSHALL (Australia & Singapore)
The 2024 Gasshuku, held in Shizuoka from October 12th to the 14th, was a great success, bringing together numerous participants from all over the world.
A total of 70 budokas, ranging in age from 11 to 80, took part in this annual seminar, under the guidance of WASHIZU Sensei.
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Happy New Year, dear budo friends!
Let’s make 2025 a year of shared empowerment, resilience, and prosperity!
Happy New Year, dear budo friends!
As we step into 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for the connections we’ve shared and maintained during these challenging past years!
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Dear participants,
As we return to our respective dojos with newfound knowledge, following the 2023 Gasshuku in Hutsville, we hope to share one last souvenir with all of you.
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The 2023 edition of the gasshuku will be organized by the United States Gyokushin Ryu Aikido Federation and will be held from July 13th to the 16th, 2023 at the Von Braun Centre in the famous city of Huntsville (Alabama).
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Our return to normality is (finally!) underway and it is with great pleasure that we share with you the official website for BudoSpring 2022!
Read MoreJust over 730 days ago, many of us were faced with a truly unusual situation: a pandemic!
Two years after this official observation by the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccination campaigns were conducted, new behaviors were adopted and the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel finally appears.
Read MoreMarch 11th marked 1 year since the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic. This sad anniversary has been marked with sober ceremonies around the world in honor of the many victims of the coronavirus. Today marks 1 year since our first posting here on the matter.
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Students are welcomed to maintain their skills and expand their learning by taking part in the International Gyokushin Ryu Aikido Federation’s very first online training seminar, courtesy of the US Division (USGRAF).
The content will be provided in two (2) timeframes:
July 17th to the 20th for residents of the Americas and on
July 27th for the rest of the World
Note that only a limited number of links will be made available for the live sessions of July 17th to the 20th: please register quickly!
Dear Gyokushin Ryu aikidoka,
The COVID-19 has completely shut down many countries around the world. We know that of you have had your work outs impacted by the virus. How do we keep up our skills when we have no access to a class?
With a bit of creativity!!
Read MoreThe word above has certainly not escaped your attention in the past few days (or weeks, depending on your location). Its unprecedented impact is felt in almost all geographies and spheres of society, including ours: Budō.
Several of the local and international activities of FAGRI-IGRAF are therefore at great risk of being postponed or temporarily suspended, if it is not already the case. We will therefore do our best to keep you updated of any changes to the Federation’s event calendar. At the same time, we encourage you, students and teachers, to find creative ways of persuing your personal path during this period of turbulences, while also caring for your safety and that of others.
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Technical directors, instructors and assistant instructors show their great enthusiasm here on March 3rd, first day of the teachers’ seminar in FLORIDA, under the direction of Mr. Glenn PACK (shihan).
Read MoreIn light of the current global pandemic, which has severely challenged Italy and various other countries, the Verona Budo Spring is postponed at a later date (to be determined).
Read MoreOn December 25, it was the last practice of 2019 at Hombu Dojo. Thank you to all of the members who have practiced in each of the Federation's dojos over the past year.
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Mr. Christian PATENAUDE shihan and Murat ATKAS shihan dai show smiles honoring Bali and its sumptuous decors!
WASHIZU Sensei accompanied by his aides, Mr. KAJIYAMA Kinzo and Mr. SUGIYAMA Norio, and the shibucho’s for Canada and Australia respectively: Mr. Christian PATENAUDE and Mr. Jon MARSHALL.
The Bali 2019 Gasshuku is now behind us and once again we have been able to enjoy the immense generosity of WASHIZU Sensei.
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It’s nearly time for the 2019 Gasshuku!
Please review our event page, updated with the latest informations! As always, we thank you and we shall practice and learn together again very soon on the balinese tatamis!
Read MoreWhether you're looking forward to your upcoming arrival in Bali or simply wish to continue supporting the development of the International Gyokushin Ryu Aikido Federation, you can buy the Gasshuku 2019 souvenir t-shirt today!
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Join Washizu Sensei and other high ranking teachers from the International Gyokushin Ryu Federation in Bali, August 2019. Limited places available. Don't miss this chance to train with the founder of the Gyokushin Ryu.
Family, friends and all styles and affiliations welcome.
http://www.fagri-igraf.org/en/2019-gasshuku-tickets
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Photo souvenir au jour 2
Day 2 photo op
PACK shihan exécutant Karame Tori Gatame
PACK shihan executing Karame Tori Gatame
PATENAUDE shihan exécutant Karame Ko Gatame
PATENAUDE shihan executing Karame Ko Gatame
MARSHALL shihan exécutant Hisshi No Katame
MARSHALL shihan executing Hisshi No Katame
Détail de Karame Ko Gatame
Karame Ko Gatame detail
AKTAS sensei exécutant Karame Tori Gatame
AKTAS sensei executing Karame Tori Gatame
WASHIZU Sensei illustrant quelques unes de ses instructions
WASHIZU Sensei showing some of his instructions
Démonstration de Kareki No Gatame
Kareki No Gatame demonstration
SAIZ sensei exécutant Tori Te No Katame
SAIZ sensei executing Tori Te No Katame
Participants exécutant Tori Te No Katame
Participants executing Tori Te No Katame
Les participants exécutent des sorties d’étranglement…
Participants are executing choke counters…
… Avec le sourire!
… With a smile!
Échanges amicaux durant la pause
Friendly exchanges during the break
Dear participants,
The Gasshuku 2018 is now behind us but WASHIZU Terumi Sensei’s teachings are still living in our hearts and thoughts.
We’d like to extend a considerable thank you to Sensei for his generosity as well as all hombu dojo members for the warm welcome we received. We’d also like to thank you who, in some cases, travelled from far distances and made the time to participate to Gasshuku 2018.
We’ll see you soon somewhere in the world for the Gasshuku 2019.
Kind regards,
Read MoreIt is with great excitement that we start counting down to the 2018 edition of the Gasshuku, which will take place this year in Shizuoka!
Once again, we would like to thank you, the participants, for your great enthusiasm that promises a most memorable training camp. We also thank you for your great patience regarding the Gasshuku schedule details, which are now available.
Do not hesitate to bookmark the pages that will be most relevant to you (or even print them!) We will, of course, keep you informed of any changes if necessary, via our website and facebook page.
A great thank you and see you all soon!
Clôture du stage de samedi
Saturday clinic closing
Sensei offrant des détails sur les Emono Dori
Sensei providing details for Emono Dori
Sensei offrant des détails sur les Emono Dori
Sensei providing details for Emono Dori
Sensei offrant des détails sur le Kime no Kata
Sensei providing details for the Kime no Kata
Sensei appréciant l'enthousiasme des participant-e-s
Sensei sharing in the enthusiasm of the participants
Sensei offrant des détails sur le Kime no Kata
Sensei providing details for the Kime no Kata
Sensei offrant des détails sur le Kime no Kata
Sensei providing details for the Kime no Kata
Démonstration de Ken Tai Ichi
Ken Tai Ichi demonstration
Démonstration de Ken Tai Ichi
Ken Tai Ichi demonstration
M. TÉTRAULT prêtant généreusement ses habiletés comme traducteur
Mr. TÉTRAULT showing great generosity by acting as translator
Tenbin Nage
SAIZ Sensei offrant quelques instructions à une ceinture de couleur
SAIZ Sensei providing instruction to a colored belt
Seiza
Clôture du stage de lundi
Monday clinic closing
Une forte présence féminine fut appréciée durant le stage!
A strong showing of women practitioners was most appreciated!
Dear Gasshuku 2017 participants, the time has now come to reflect on our event and we’d like to share a few thoughts on this extraordinary seminary given by Washizu Terumi Sensei.
To withdraw unto ourselves cannot go along with betterment and improvement, MOCHIZUKI Minoru understood this well. The evolution of his art was based on the passion of all practicing Yoseikan martial arts, whether it be in Japan, abroad or from 6th Kyu to Shihans.
One of his famous sayings clearly summarises his philosophy:
“To improve, one must visit the world. In this manner, it is understandable that martial arts does not belong to one specific nation, but is born from sharing with others.”
Throughout the seminar, the teachings of WASHIZU Sensei contained the values of sharing and freedom; virtues that Kancho held dear. Our sensei’s humility and extraordinary generosity was in fact contagious. The opportunity presented to us made us realize, that such a strong link with a teacher of his stature, is truly a privilege and we are deeply thankful for that.
Many schools were united for the first time. Though many have been training as independent entities for some time, they all share the same will to transmit Yoseikan – Gyokushin Ryu teachings, in the way paved by MOCHIZUKI Sensei. We deeply believe that this determination reflects the immense passion of all those who spent time on the tatamis; during the Gasshuku, this could clearly be felt in the atmosphere.
Lastly, we’d like to extend a considerable thank you to Sensei as well as SUGIYAMA Norio san and KAJIYAMA Kinzo san for this memorable experience. We’d also like to thank you who, in some cases, travelled from far distances and made the time to participate to Gasshuku 2017. It was a true pleasure to welcome you in Montreal, your energy was inspiring throughout the event!
We’ll see you soon in Japan for the 2018 Gasshuku.
Kind regards,
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