Off to Japan

[AnonymousOne]

I am off to Japan for two weeks. I am going to do some advanced training. I am nearing the time I qualify for my next grade. Its been 6 years since my last grading.

 

I fly out on Saturday. I havent been here much lately because I have been working to get additional funds for the trip. This time I am going to be doing it right. A good hotel with western food! I am also taking a laptop and my fiance.

 

The head of our school is getting old and this may be the last chance I get to train with him. I remember the days when I was just a student there and now I am returning again as a senior student. Man ones life changes.

 

I will be doing two 2 hour lessons a day 6 days aweek. I will also be attending a Gasshuku there. At least its not winter yet!

 

I am also going to be spending some time one on one with our Kancho Sensei (10th Dan). So I will be picking his brains. This is a rare privelege and this only is allowed for advanced students so I am quite grateful.

 

I am confident it with go well. My body is fitter, faster and stronger than its ever been and as my teacher here reminded me, that I will be representing our countries standard of technique to Japan. Thats kind of an awesome thought!

 

I have trained assiduously knowing this trip was going to happen for a long time. However the schedule I will be doing there is less hours than I do at home. The hotel has a gym and I will be able to maintain my weight training schedule so I am pleased about that.

 

Off the dojo the Japanese are good to you. They take you out to many places. You often get invited to their homes for a traditional Japanese meal (Oh noo!!!).

 

As I understand it all the lessons are for Dan Grades only. I am looking forward to that. I remember my first trip when the Nidans and Sandans beat the crap out of you. I am going back for some pay back!! LOL

 

On return I should come back with my new Dan Grade and certificate.

 

I will try and log on from Japan to let you know how its going. The hotel says they have internet access. My first trip I stayed in a little room next to the dojo. I used a bucket to wash and had a terrible bed. This time I am doing it in comfort!!

 

Take Care and keep training. Remember its a life long art and you only get better!!

 

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Soft teachers make soft students

 

[ This Message was edited by: AnonymousOne on 2002-04-23 17:32 ]

[Pacificshore]

Sounds like a good time. Good Luck and looking forward to hear how your training is coming along when you get a chance.

 

P.S.

 

Don't forget the Saki!

[ronryu]

Good luck sounds like your going to have a awsome time . Ive never had the oppertunity to go to japan . I to will be testing in about 2 weeks in orlando florida In front of our orgnization head and yeah im nervous aswell . I will be just testing for my ni dan and its been about 4 years since my last test.

 

Good luck and good trip. be safe .

 

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Karate is not a sport , it is a way of life .

 

Shodan Motobu ha Shi-to ryu karate

 

Katsu ryu kempo

 

Ryukyu kobudo

 

[ This Message was edited by: ronryu on 2002-04-24 14:41 ]

[G95champ]

Sounds like fun wish I was going with ya. Good luck.

[SaiFightsMS]

Time does change things doesn't it. Have a good trip.

 

 

[Ai Hate]

good luck. and do tell us more about your trip when you get back.

[CTpizzaboy]

See ya old friend. Hope calling you old don't offend ya. Send us an e-post card.

 

You are only old

 

When Life becomes boring, because

 

You have done all the thing that you have ever hope and dreamed.

 

Oss!!

[Jack]

Sounds like a great oppurtunity you have there AO - Hope you have a great time!

 

I'd wish you good luck on the grading but I'm sure you don't need it

 

Let us know how it goes.

 

 

[Kempo_Dude]

Good luck..