Third Japanese edition of the Annual Seminar (Gasshuku) of the International Gyokushin Ryu Aikido Federation, under the direction of WASHIZU Terumi Sensei (Daihyō)
Open to students of all levels.
The yearly international training camp of the International Gyokushin Ryu Aikido Federation (FAGRI-IGRAF) will be hosted this year Gasshuku by the United States Gyokushin Ryo Aikido Federation (USGRAF) from July 13-16, 2023 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.
The event, organized by Taki no Kan and International Koryu Budo Seifukai Orgnanization with the patronage of the municipality of Castel d’Azzano includes three days of practice of various forms of budo high-level excellent teachers from Italy and abroad that will make this “martial festival” an unrepeatable event internationally.
Faced with the ongoing challenge of this pandemic, the 2020 edition of Gasshuku must be added to the growing number of canceled events.
Third Japanese edition of the International Gyokushin Ryu Aikido Federation yearly seminar (Gasshuku) under the direction of WASHIZU Terumi Sensei (Daihyō)
Open to students of all ranks.
We will have a great offering of pre-recorded videos covering a vast range of content!
This offering will also include the four (4) live sessions held in the evenings of July 17th to 20th.
All content will be provided by shihan and shihan dai level instructors.
IGRAF members
$100 USD (with viewing and download links)
Non-members
$180 USD (viewing without downloads)
We will have a great offering of pre-recorded videos covering a vast range of content! We will also have four (4) live sessions via video conference platform. Sessions will be held in the evenings of July 17th to 20th (see schedule).
All content will be provided by shihan and shihan dai level instructors.
Friday July 17th 7 – 8 pm (CT) - History of Yoseikan and Gyokushin Ryu in the United States (with Glenn PACK shihan)
Saturday, July 18th 7 – 8 pm (CT) - Bo Ichi no Kata (with Pat SAIZ shihan)
Sunday, July 19th 4 – 6 pm (CT) – USGRAF Members General Assembly
Sunday, July 19th 7 -8 pm (CT) – Solo Aikido with a focus on combinations (with Matt GILLIARD shihan dai)
Monday, July 20th 7 – 8 pm (CT) – Bo Ni no Kata (with Pat SAIZ shihan)
IGRAF members
$100 USD (without downloads)
$120 USD (with download links)
Non-members
$180 USD (without downloads)
In 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.
Budo Spring 2020 will be held in Castel d'Azzano from April 30th to May 3rd 2020
You can register directly on the site or request one (or more) reservation(s) via the buttons below.
In light of the State’s recommandations in regards to the current global health situation, the March Pennsylvania Aikido Clinic is POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE.
In the meantime, additional details can be found through the following links:
Clinic under the direction of Glenn PACK shihan (8th dan) and Patricia SAIZ shihan (7th dan).
Open to students of all ranks.
Clinic under the direction of Glenn PACK shihan (8th dan) and Patricia SAIZ shihan (7th dan), held at the Hollis Center workout room.
Parking is on right of the Hollis Center, behind the pool. There will be students helping and working out on the side.
An outing to see the manatees at Blue Spring Park will be offered to participants.
Tuesday, March 3rd
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Wednesday, March 4th
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Thursday, March 5th
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
A wide selection of shops and food are available in the town of DeLand.
2019 Gasshuku
Commemorative t-shirt
Many styles and colors available!
Monday August 12th
9:00am - 11:00 am Seminar
11:00am - 11:30 am Break
11:30am - 1:00pm Seminar
7:00 pm Welcome Dinner (location TBA - additional fees will apply)
Tuesday, August 13th
9:00am - 11:00 am Seminar
11:00am - 11:30 am Break
11:30am - 1:00pm Seminar
Wednesday, August 14th
9:00am - 11:00 am Seminar
11:00am - 11:30 am Break
11:30am - 1:00pm Seminar
Thursday August 15th
9:00am - 11:00 am Seminar
11:00am - 11:30 am Break
11:30am - 1:00pm
Farewell dinner (time and location TBA - additional fees will apply)
Clinic under the direction of Glenn PACK shihan (8th dan) and Patricia SAIZ shihan (7th dan)
Open to all ranks.
2018 Gasshuku
Souvenir t-shirt & hoodie
(until November 23rd!)
Saturday October 6th (8:30 am rendez-vous point at Shizuoka train station)
9:00am - 12:00pm Seminar at Yaizu Chou High School
6:00pm Opening dinner party at La Coupole (please arrive around 5:45pm if possible)
Sunday October 7th (8:30 am rendez-vous point at Shizuoka train station)
9:00am - 12:00pm Seminar at Yaizu Chou High School
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch break (choice between bentos and sandwiches will be offered)
1:00pm - 3:00pm Seminar at Yaizu Chou High School
Monday October 8th
10:00am (approximative) dan certificates awarding
10:30am - 12:00pm Seminar at the Hombu Dojo
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch break (choice between bentos and sandwiches will be offered)
1:00pm - 3:00pm Seminar at the Hombu Dojo
Tuesday October 9th
10:00am - 12:00pm Seminar at the Hombu Dojo
Wednesday, October 10th
10:00am - 12:00pm Seminar at the Hombu Dojo
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch break (choice between bentos and sandwiches will be offered)
1:00pm Closing tea and snacks
Examinations under the supervision of Christian PATENAUDE Sensei (6th dan)
Saturday August 12th
Sunday August 13th
Tickets for the 2017 Gasshuku will be available online here as of April 15, 2017.
Tickets are now available!
Please note that places will be limited
The 2017 Gasshuku is sold out, however a waiting list has been opened (see Eventbrite tool above).
The schedule is now available.
Thank you for your patience!
To all our dear participants, you can now find by clicking the buttons below directions to the facilities where the Seminar will take place, as well as a short list of amenities, services and attractions to make your stay in Montreal most enjoyable.
Have a great seminar!
Examinations under the supervision of Christian PATENAUDE Sensei (6th dan)
Examinations under the supervision of Christian PATENAUDE Sensei (6th dan)
Below you will find the detailed schedule.
| Saturday October 8th | Sunday October 9th | Monday October 10th | Tuesday October 11th | Wednesday October 12th |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9:00 am to | (1) Yaizu | (2) Yaizu | |||
10:00 am to | High | High | (4) Hombu | (6) Hombu | (7) Hombu |
afternoon | |||||
2:00 pm to | (3) Yaizu | ||||
evening | |||||
5:00 pm to | Opening | ||||
7:00 pm to | party | (5) Hombu | (8) Hombu |
On Saturday and Sunday (practices #1 and 2), we will get together at Shizuoka station at 8:00 am, then take train to Nishi-Yaizu (15 minutes travel time).
Please plan around ¥5000 JPY in expenses for the Opening party, which will take place in an izakaya (location TBD).
Lunch boxes (bento) will be made available on Sunday (practice #2) to all participants for ¥500 JPY.
On Tuesday (practice #6), participants will be welcomed to demonstrate any Kata or any Demo and receive comments by Sensei.
Wednesday morning (practice #7) is planned for free training, if required.
KAJIYAMA Kinzo: cell phone | email
We thank you for your patience and wish you a safe travel!
The founder of Gyokushin Ryu Aikido and sutemi master WASHIZU Terumi Sensei will be conducting his first ever tour to Australia on the weekend of February 20-21, 2016.
To reserve or for further information, please email info@melbournebudo.com.au
Examinations under the supervision of Christian PATENAUDE Sensei (6th dan)
