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Presentando a mi hijo Daniel a su primera lección. UN POCO DE HISTORIA DE LAS ARTES MARCIALES La fiereza del guerrero japonés y sus artes de lucha han fascinado a los occidentales desde que Occidente entró en contacto con ELLOS hace más de 450 años. Sin embargo, no fue hasta finales del siglo XIX y principios del XX que los occidentales comenzaron a practicar alguna de las artes marciales japonesas. JUJITSU fue una de las primeras, quizás incluso la primera de estas Artes que se enseñó en Occidente y no pasó mucho tiempo antes de que el nuevo Arte y Deporte de JUDO de Kano Jigoro comenzara a ganar popularidad rápidamente en Japón y un número de practicantes de JUJITSU, animados por sus instructores, cambiaron al JUDO de Kano, que aunque se basaba en los métodos básicos de las escuelas de jujitsu más antiguas, se consideraba en ese momento un "sistema estructurado científicamente". Al mismo tiempo, otros dojos de JUJITSU occidentales siguieron su propio camino, incorporando ideas occidentales en sus sistemas y sentando así las bases para algunos de los estilos modernos de jujitsu que se ven hoy en día. Incluso algunos de los dojo más antiguos de Europa se vieron obligados a cambiar al judo más moderno y popular, solo para sobrevivir. Esto es lo que también le sucedió a nuestro dojo Kodokwan aquí en Zambia, que se formó en 1928. En el momento de su formación, era el único dojo que practicaba JUJITSU y luego, a principios de la década de 1940, nuestro Kodokwan comenzó a incluir la práctica formal de judo en su dojo. . Las escuelas tradicionales de SAMURAI JUJITSU de antaño enseñaban no solo un arte defensivo, sino que los planes de estudios comprendían una gama muy completa de tácticas, equipando a los exponentes para enfrentar una gran variedad de situaciones. Esto contrasta marcadamente con las técnicas utilizadas en las competiciones de JUDO de hoy en día, por ejemplo, las técnicas clásicas de jujitsu no fueron diseñadas para ganar puntos, sino para ser efectivas para aumentar las posibilidades de supervivencia, permitiendo que un oponente tenga una oportunidad mínima de contraataque. Los lanzamientos se aplicaron de tal manera que el combatiente podía romper una o más extremidades de un oponente antes de lanzarlo, generalmente después de que el oponente había sido atacado con atemi o golpes al cuerpo. Cuando el oponente estaba volando por el aire, de repente fue tirado hacia abajo de tal manera que, en circunstancias óptimas, se rompería el cuello o, al menos, se lesionaría gravemente la columna. No había espacio para ningún error en el campo de batalla cuando se enfrentaba a un oponente en JUJITSU DE COMBATE y no había reglas ni técnicas prohibidas en la batalla. Samurai en el campo de batalla involucrado en "Yori Kumi-Uchi" [lucha] vestido con armadura, requería reflejos súper rápidos y la máxima confianza en sí mismo en su técnica. "Zanshin" estaba en su apogeo en esta situación de supervivencia, incluso el más mínimo error, una postura desequilibrada o pérdida de concentración podría resultar en la muerte. El uso de Yori Kumi-Uchi fue esencial para un agarre eficaz con armadura, ya que a través de esto el guerrero desarrolló el equilibrio, el apalancamiento y la movilidad para preservar su posición y luego usar Atemi o Kansetsu-waza para romper una extremidad y lanzar su enemigo al suelo, luego saca su espada corta y la clava en su adversario. Se usó una hoja especial, "Yori-doshi", en la cadera derecha para este propósito. Por razones obvias, estas técnicas están prohibidas en el deporte moderno de JUDO e incluso en el JUJITSU moderno. En JUDO, donde la seguridad del compañero en el entrenamiento o la competencia es un tema muy importante, los derribos como "Ippon-seoi-nage" [proyección de hombro con un brazo], se aplican con el brazo de Uke (receptor de la fuerza) en la posición de Junte, para mayor seguridad. Una característica importante del jujitsu clásico es precisamente que muchos lanzamientos se inician con el brazo de uke en posición gyakute. También hay algunos tipos de lanzamientos en JUJITSU CLÁSICO en los que ambos brazos de Uke están bloqueados en la posición de Gyakute, lo que hace que sea mucho más peligroso ya que hace que Ukemi [medidas defensivas, como la caída] sea más difícil, de hecho cuando la técnica es ejecutado correctamente, ukemi se vuelve casi imposible. Dado que el ARTISTA MARCIAL CLÁSICO no estaba protegido por reglas en combate, necesitaba un conocimiento muy completo de cómo escapar y usar Ukemi para sobrevivir a los lanzamientos que se aplicaban con la intención de mutilar en lugar de anotar un punto. Sin embargo, uno tiene que darse cuenta de que cuando un lanzamiento se ejecuta correctamente, con la intención y la velocidad de mutilar o incluso matar, Ukemi puede ser muy difícil. Por lo tanto, si era posible, era mejor escapar usando muchas técnicas diferentes, justo antes de ser arrojado, siendo algunas de estas técnicas de naturaleza muy extrema, incluso estando preparado para sacrificar una mano o un codo o dislocar un hombro, solo para escapar. ser lanzado, no como SPORT JUDO, donde ser lanzado solo significa perder un punto. No hace falta decir que algunos JUJITAU RYUHA se especializaron en equipar a los exponentes para realizar lanzamientos de escape justo antes de que se iniciaran las acciones. En JUJITSU TRADICIONAL no había tal cosa como un "movimiento prohibido", las tácticas que podían emplearse incluidas eran y son, - agarre (kumi), lanzamiento (nage), además de técnicas para limitar el efecto negativo de un lanzamiento, restricción (osae ), trabar las articulaciones (kansetsu-waza), calzar (shime-waza), atacar los puntos vitales del cuerpo (kyusho-waza), golpear el cuerpo (atemi), patear (keri), empujar (tsuki) y golpear ( uchi)- He tenido el honor y el privilegio de ver a estos Koryu-Ryha Sensei demostrar su JUJITSU en la ciudad de Kioto, en el Kyoto-shi Koryu Bujitsu Enbukai [EL Encuentro de Demostración de Artes Marciales Tradicionales de la Ciudad de Kioto], donde se reúnen varias escuelas de Koryu Bujitsu de todo Japón. para demostrar sus habilidades. Es realmente sorprendente ver a estos viejos JUJITSU SENSEI lanzarse y hacer ukemi en los pisos de madera de pino duro, ¡sin tatamis! Incluso tuve la rara oportunidad de entrenar por un tiempo con Sensei Arao 5º dan, de Tondabayashi, ciudad de Osaka, quien en ese momento tenía más de 60 años. SENSEI ARAO es un MAESTRO DE BUDO EN TOMIKI AIKIDO Y DAITO-RYU JUJITSU donde practicó en el Tennoji Aikikan en el centro de la ciudad de Osaka. Finalmente, en este momento también me gustaría agradecer a todos los Sensei, Senpai y Kohai en Takatsuki-shi, Tondabayashi-shi Shimin Taiku-kan Budo Dojo en Osaka, por aguantar a este "Zambian kara hen na no Gaijin" (extraño extranjero de Zambia) durante todos esos años. (c) Jonathan Kruger 2011 - Shihan Kodokwan Judo Jujitsu Zambia DOJO DE KODOKWAN ZAMBIA Empecé Judo y Jujitsu con mi difunto padre John Kruger 5º Dan Kodokwan Jujitsu y 2º Judo IJF y Kancho Joe Grant Grierson 10º Dan Kodokwan Jujitsu y fundador, Fr. Jude McKenna 8º Dan Judo. y Hiromitsu Umino 2º Dan Kodokan Judo y Toshinori Arao Sensei 5º Dan Aiki Jujitsu. He estado involucrado en Judo y Jujitsu durante 35 años y pasé siete años entrenando en Osaka, Japón, mientras trabajaba allí como misionero cristiano. Trabajo con más de cien estudiantes, principalmente jóvenes desfavorecidos y huérfanos de nuestra comunidad aquí en Kitwe, Zambia. Club de Judo y Jujitsu de Kodokwan A orillas del río Kafue, Kitwe, Zambia Apartado postal 22293, Kitwe, ZAMBIA. África. Jonathan Kruger, judojonathan1987@gmail.com Fray Jude McKenna 7º Dan con John Kruger 6º Dan Las campeonas femeninas del Kodokwan Judo Club con jonathan todo el club

OVERMATTER SUCH SAD NEWS ON HANSHI HANS HAUPT It is with great sadness that we hear of the passing of Hanshi Hans Haupt recently. He was a huge influence on Tenshinkan Karate in Japan and around the world and particularly Joe Bracone, with whom he is pictured here recently. Kindly go Seichin Dojo page for moro info. BUDOKAN GATHERING Top left clockwise to the right. Darren Waghorne 6 Dan receiving his Kyoshi Certificate of Title from David Passmore Sensei. Mike Clapham with part of his group on the day just finishing off Ananko. New Shodan James Bryden working on his stances during the Karate session. Toby Mellows at the beginning of the end of his Juji Nage with his friend and fellow Budokan colleague Keith Molyneux. The classical budo, or "martial ways" are not combat systems like their forerunner, bujutsu, or "martial arts"; nor are they sports like modern judo, kendo, or karate. They are first and foremost spiritual disciplines, whose ultimate goal, achieved through the most rigorous mental and physical training, is self-realization in the tradition of Zen Buddhism . Donn F. Draeger Classical Budo PRACTICAL MEDITATION WORKSHOP TRAINING THE TEACHERS Ptobably one of the most important workshops that Budokan has hosted in recent years took place in the Lymington Dojo recently. For over 50 years Budokan has taught and practice ZAZEN using the simple method of SHIKANTAZA or Just Sitting in a traditional Japanese Budo setting. It has proved to be of immense influence in self-discipline, improved attention span and the ability to concentrate for long periods of their Budo training, including their Zazen - or seated meditation. Budokan students - whether still active or not in their martial arts - nevertheless in the majority of cases continue to practice their meditation regularly as they have found the benefits of meditation (which are well known) help them to manage their emotions as they have grown older in this mad, mad world we are living in today. And this is why we are introducing an online programme to teach yourself Practical Meditation outside of the disciplined world of Japanese martial arts in your own home, with the backup and guidance of experienced long term adherents of meditation made up of the teachers and others attending the workshop. Each participant was provided with a 48 page bound document to take away with them to support their experiences on the day and to help them understand the content in context. Here are a few takeaways that have come in so far........ "For me one of the main takeaways of the Sunday session was, the importance of correct posture and the need to be aware of your posture during your meditation session and to self correct in order to keep a relaxed body to aid breathing correctly." Firstly, as it was a class in how to teach practical meditation, the step away from extending the breath beyond more than a few seconds was interesting, however on reflection unsurprising. It has been many years since this was the focus of my practice and settling on a comfortable rhythm is certainly the key. It feels very personal and I like how you have managed to give it quite a beautiful flow through your thoughts. I think you have put a lot of thought into how the content is constructed and what you have chosen to say and leave implied. It's as simple as breathing, or, it should be! So, "how hard can it be?" We all breath sub-consciously but when we start to think about it things go awry. Getting back to the basics of simply just sitting and breathing was the aim. STRONG IN HAND. KIND IN HEART. Within Budokan our mantra is "Strong in Hand. Kind in Heart." (Kokoro ni Tsuyoi te) and was formulated by Budokan SA many moons ago. But what does this mean to you? For some time, this has occupied my mind quite a bit. So, here goes. "Strong in Hand. Kind in Heart" is a phrase that implies having a powerful, confident demeanour or ability to handle challenging situations while also maintaining a compassionate and empathetic nature towards others. This expression suggests that someone possesses both physical or mental strength, as well as a gentle and generous disposition. It reflects the idea of being able to handle responsibilities and difficult circumstances with determination and effectiveness, while treating others with kindness, understanding, and empathy . Comparing my thoughts on the subject to a few major, main line Japanese martial arts we will see a similar theme. For this I have chosen Aikido (AikiKai Foundation / International Aikido federation), Kendo (All-Japan Kendo Federation), Iaido (All-Japan Kendo Federation), Jodo (All-Japan Kendo Federation), Naginata (All-Japan Naginata Federation), and Shotokan Karate (Japanese Karate Association). Iaido (All-Japan Kendo Federation) It is a "Way" in which practitioners seek to train the mind and body through developing a spiritual appreciation of the relationship between life and death, movement, and stillness. Kendo (All-Japan Kendo Federation) The concept of kendo The concept of kendo is to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the katana (sword) (Koken-Chiai) (KO = associate, KEN = swordsmanship, CHI = wisdom/knowledge, AI = means to love/care for) I have also heard Koken-Chiai meaning "through practicing swordsmanship with others we achieve the wisdom of understanding humanity". The purpose of practicing kendo To mold the mind and body. To cultivate a vigorous spirit, and through correct and rigid training, to strive for improvement in the art of kendo. To hold in esteem human courtesy and honour, to associate with others and sincerity, and to forever pursue the cultivation of oneself. This will make one be able: to love his/her country and society, to contribute to the development of culture, and to promote peace and prosperity among all peoples. Naginata (All-Japan Naginata Federation) To introduce ways of enriching peoples', live through the training and perseverance required in practice and developing manners, commitment, and a will to live in the individual. Training in naginata also develops honesty, integrity, and a sense of what is right. Jodo (All-Japan Kendo Federation) Learning and studying Jodo is in effect training your mind and body. What one learns is not only dexterity of movement, but also development of the spirit. The benefits derived from training are obvious, but the main ones thought to be of the greatest value are: (1) Develop Courtesy, Truthfulness, Sincerity, and Patience. (2) Through regular practice, the body becomes stronger and more active. (3) Through practicing the techniques, posture becomes improved. (4) You gain confidence and have a better sense of judgment in everyday life. (5) Overall, you will have better relationships with others. Aikido (AikiKai Foundation / International Aikido federation) The goal of Aikido training is not perfection of a step or skill, but rather improving one's character according to the rules of nature. Shotokan (Japanese Karate Association) The dojo kun is a five-point statement of principle for the Karate practitioner's conduct: (Jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto) Seek perfection of character. (Makoto no michi o mamoru koto) Be sincere. (Doryoku no seishin o yashinau koto) Put maximum effort into everything you do. (Reigi o omonzuru koto) Respect others. (Kekki no yuu o imashimuru koto) Develop self-control. To summarise "Strong in Hand. Kind in Heart. " , to me means the notion of having a balanced nature that combines strength, resilience, and assertiveness with compassion, empathy, and benevolence towards others. Darren Waghorne Seasons Greetings Taijiquan, Kanazawa and Zen An interesting article on the relationship between all three by Dr. Wolfgang Herbert, Professor of Comparative Cultural Studies at the University of Tokushima, 5th Dan Shôtôkan Karate, Licenced teacher (Japan Wushu Taijiquan Federation) of Yang-style Taijiquan. OUR FIRST EVER UK FEMALE BLACK BELT SANDI GROOM pictured here with her three children was a wonderful Mum and the very first female to be awarded her Budokan Black Belt by Ray Ryan at a weekend workshop in Pembrokeshire in 1976. Read some memories from her son Lee here courtesy of Dave Wills, our first male Black Belt way back then. SO ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO SEND US YOUR MEMORIES OF YOUR BUDOKAN BLACK BELTS WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY. PLEASE HELP US REMEMBER THEM. This workshop is also always devoted to taking an in-depth fresh look at the building blocks of our disciplines. This year the theme was Kokyu Nagare - meaning slow breath flow in time to slow or medium movement in a totally relaxed physical and mental way. So the Iaido group were given a close up of “knowing your sword” with all the primary names of each of the parts considered important. Nest up they were given a simple move that required them to perform each of the four building blocks of Iaido - Nukitsuke - Kerioroshi - Chiburi and Noto all in one slow with breathing move. And this was followed by an in-depth look into each one of the four basics of Iaido eventually allowing medium and fast movement to concede with medium and fast breathing. After going through the kata as a whole, the karate group had four sequences of Ananko selected for them which they went through slowly concentrating on sound stances and tsugi ashi - the feet movements mostly found in Sanchin Kata. The out of these four sequences just 2 techniques were chosen for a close up of them in total coordination and timing of breath, movement and stillness. The Aikido group were probably in the best place for this theme to be able to learn to synchonise movement and breathing of two people into one. It is taught primarily to students of the correct skill levels to learn to “copy & ride” the responses of their attack as a prelude to the practise of kaeshi waza - or counter attack knowing this can only be achieved using total muscular relaxation along with the creative imagination of knowing the required route to take to be able to apply kaeshi waza with little physical exertion required. It is this type of precise that illustrates that real power is an expression of soft breathing that allows the pure muscular relaxation required to bring the flow of energy to powerful fruition. After long hours of training it suddenly just happens one day and the most prominent question that follows is “Did I just do That?”. And you can train the brain body synthesis into doing just that more often as progress in this area takes place. The only thing that will prevent it happening is if there is a reversion to a default position of using muscular power once again. 50% OF UK ADULTS SEE MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS IN MEDITATION This finding is not new and reveals that people are prepared to use techniques found in meditation and mindfulness to assist them in cases of mild depression and anxiety. And we at Budokan applaud that. However, we see pictures on the right all over the place online encouraging people to try it out. And this posture does not look comfortable at all and comfort is key. It doesn't matter whether you are sitting on a cushion on a floor, on the edge of a seat, your bed, or kneeling on a stool. Your knees need to be below the line of your pelvis - to an angle of 5º/10º depending on your height, which as you can see from the diagram rotates your pelvis forward slightly. This makes the lower lumbar vertebrae a little more concave and the muscles of your lower back a little softer. Which allows you to raise your rib cage in a gentle upswing, making the lower lumbar even more concave. Without moving your shoulders, extend the head slightly forward and then backward until a gentle stop is reached with a natural lowering of the chin. Your thighs should not be at 90º to the upright body or above.

12 BEST GENERAL BENEFITS OF MEDITATION Meditation has been shown to offer many benefits. Although it’s well known as a technique to reduce stress and anxiety, research shows that it may also help enhance your mood, promote healthy sleep patterns, and boost cognitive skills. Meditation is the habitual process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. The popularity of meditation is increasing as more people discover its many health benefits. You can use it to increase awareness of yourself and your surroundings. Many people think of it as a way to reduce stress and develop concentration. People also use the practice to develop other beneficial habits and feelings, such as a positive mood and outlook, self-discipline, healthy sleep patterns, and even increased pain tolerance. This article reviews 12 health benefits of meditation. 1. Reduces stress Stress reduction is one of the most common reasons people try meditation. One review concluded that meditation lives up to its reputation for stress reduction (1Trusted Source). Normally, mental and physical stress cause increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol. This produces many of the harmful effects of stress, such as the release of inflammatory chemicals called cytokines. These effects can disrupt sleep, promote depression and anxiety, increase blood pressure, and contribute to fatigue and cloudy thinking. In an 8-week study, a meditation style called “mindfulness meditation” reduced the inflammation response caused by stress (2). Furthermore, research has shown that meditation may also improve symptoms of stress-related conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, and fibromyalgia (3, 4Trusted Source, 5Trusted Source). Summary Many styles of meditation can help reduce stress. Meditation can likewise reduce symptoms in people with stress-triggered medical conditions. 2. Controls anxiety Meditation can reduce stress levels, which translates to less anxiety. A meta-analysis including nearly 1,300 adults found that meditation may decrease anxiety. Notably, this effect was strongest in those with the highest levels of anxiety (6Trusted Source). Also, one study found that 8 weeks of mindfulness meditation helped reduce anxiety symptoms in people with generalized anxiety disorder, along with increasing positive self-statements and improving stress reactivity and coping (7Trusted Source). Another study in 47 people with chronic pain found that completing an 8-week meditation program led to noticeable improvements in depression, anxiety, and pain over 1 year (8Trusted Source). What’s more, some research suggests that a variety of mindfulness and meditation exercises may reduce anxiety levels (9Trusted Source). For example, yoga has been shown to help people reduce anxiety. This is likely due to benefits from both meditative practice and physical activity (10Trusted Source). Meditation may also help control job-related anxiety. One study found that employees who used a mindfulness meditation app for 8 weeks experienced improved feelings of well-being and decreased distress and job strain, compared with those in a control group (11Trusted Source). Summary Habitual meditation can help reduce anxiety and improve stress reactivity and coping skills. 3. Promotes emotional health Some forms of meditation can lead to improved self-image and a more positive outlook on life. For example, one review of treatments given to more than 3,500 adults found that mindfulness meditation improved symptoms of depression (12Trusted Source). Similarly, a review of 18 studies showed that people receiving meditation therapies experienced reduced symptoms of depression, compared with those in a control group (13Trusted Source). Another study found that people who completed a meditation exercise experienced fewer negative thoughts in response to viewing negative images, compared with those in a control group (14Trusted Source). Furthermore, inflammatory chemicals called cytokines, which are released in response to stress, can affect mood, leading to depression. A review of several studies suggests meditation may also reduce depression by decreasing levels of these inflammatory chemicals (15Trusted Source). Summary Some forms of meditation can improve depression and reduce negative thoughts. It may also decrease levels of inflammatory cytokines, which could contribute to depression. 4. Enhances self-awareness Some forms of meditation may help you develop a stronger understanding of yourself, helping you grow into your best self. For example, self-inquiry meditation explicitly aims to help you develop a greater understanding of yourself and how you relate to those around you. Other forms teach you to recognize thoughts that may be harmful or self-defeating. The idea is that as you gain greater awareness of your thought habits, you can steer them toward more constructive patterns (16Trusted Source, 17Trusted Source, 18Trusted Source). One review of 27 studies showed that practicing tai chi may be associated with improved self-efficacy, which is a term used to describe a person’s belief in their own capacity or ability to overcome challenges (19Trusted Source). In another study, 153 adults who used a mindfulness meditation app for 2 weeks experienced reduced feelings of loneliness and increased social contact compared with those in a control group (20Trusted Source). Additionally, experience in meditation may cultivate more creative problem-solving skills (21Trusted Source). Summary Self-inquiry and related styles of meditation can help you “know yourself.” This can be a starting point for making other positive changes. 5. Lengthens attention span Focused-attention meditation is like weight lifting for your attention span. It helps increase the strength and endurance of your attention. For example, one study found that people who listened to a meditation tape experienced improved attention and accuracy while completing a task, compared with those in a control group (22Trusted Source). A similar study showed that people who regularly practiced meditation performed better on a visual task and had a greater attention span than those without any meditation experience (23Trusted Source). Moreover, one review concluded that meditation may even reverse patterns in the brain that contribute to mind-wandering, worrying, and poor attention (24Trusted Source). Even meditating for a short period each day may benefit you. One study found that meditating for just 13 minutes daily enhanced attention and memory after 8 weeks (25Trusted Source). Summary Several types of meditation may build your ability to redirect and maintain attention. 6. May reduce age-related memory loss Improvements in attention and clarity of thinking may help keep your mind young. Kirtan Kriya is a method of meditation that combines a mantra or chant with repetitive motion of the fingers to focus your thoughts. Studies in people with age-related memory loss have shown it improves performance on neuropsychological tests (26Trusted Source). Furthermore, a review found preliminary evidence that multiple meditation styles can increase attention, memory, and mental quickness in older volunteers (27Trusted Source). In addition to fighting normal age-related memory loss, meditation can at least partially improve memory in patients with dementia. It can likewise help control stress and improve coping in those caring for family members with dementia (28Trusted Source, 29Trusted Source). Summary The improved focus you can gain through regular meditation may boost your memory and mental clarity. These benefits can help fight age-related memory loss and dementia. 7. Can generate kindness Some types of meditation may particularly increase positive feelings and actions toward yourself and others. Metta, a type of meditation also known as loving-kindness meditation, begins with developing kind thoughts and feelings toward yourself. Through practice, people learn to extend this kindness and forgiveness externally, first to friends, then acquaintances, and ultimately enemies. A meta-analysis of 22 studies on this form of meditation demonstrated its ability to increase peoples’ compassion toward themselves and others (30Trusted Source). One study in 100 adults randomly assigned to a program that included loving-kindness meditation found that these benefits were dose-dependent. In other words, the more time people spent in weekly metta meditation practice, the more positive feelings they experienced (31). Another study in 50 college students showed that practicing metta meditation 3 times per week improved positive emotions, interpersonal interactions, and understanding of others after 4 weeks (32Trusted Source). These benefits also appear to accumulate over time with the practice of loving-kindness meditation (33Trusted Source). Summary Metta, or loving-kindness meditation, is a practice of developing positive feelings, first toward yourself and then toward others. Metta increases positivity, empathy, and compassionate behavior toward others. 8. May help fight addictions The mental discipline you can develop through meditation may help you break dependencies by increasing your self-control and awareness of triggers for addictive behaviors (34Trusted Source). Research has shown that meditation may help people learn to redirect their attention, manage their emotions and impulses, and increase their understanding of the causes behind their (35Trusted Source, 36Trusted Source). One study in 60 people receiving treatment for alcohol use disorder found that practicing transcendental meditation was associated with lower levels of stress, psychological distress, alcohol cravings, and alcohol use after 3 months (37Trusted Source). Meditation may also help you control food cravings. A review of 14 studies found mindfulness meditation helped participants reduce emotional and binge eating (38Trusted Source). Summary Meditation develops mental awareness and can help you manage triggers for unwanted impulses. This can help you recover from addiction, manage unhealthy eating, and redirect other unwanted habits. 9. Improves sleep Nearly half of the population will struggle with insomnia at some point. One study compared mindfulness-based meditation programs and found that people who meditated stayed asleep longer and had improved insomnia severity, compared with those who had an unmedicated control condition (39). Becoming skilled in meditation may help you control or redirect the racing or runaway thoughts that often lead to insomnia. Additionally, it can help relax your body, releasing tension and placing you in a peaceful state in which you’re more likely to fall asleep. Summary A variety of meditation techniques can help you relax and control runaway thoughts that can interfere with sleep. This can shorten the time it takes to fall asleep and increase sleep quality. 10. Helps control pain Your perception of pain is connected to your state of mind, and it can be elevated in stressful conditions. Some research suggests that incorporating meditation into your routine could be beneficial for controlling pain. For example, one review of 38 studies concluded that mindfulness meditation could reduce pain, improve quality of life, and decrease symptoms of depression in people with chronic pain (40Trusted Source). A large meta-analysis of studies enrolling nearly 3,500 participants concluded that meditation was associated with decreased pain (41Trusted Source). Meditators and non-meditators experienced the same causes of pain, but meditators showed a greater ability to cope with pain and even experienced a reduced sensation of pain. Summary Meditation can diminish the perception of pain in the brain. This may help treat chronic pain when used to supplement medical care or physical therapy. 11. Can decrease blood pressure Meditation can also improve physical health by reducing strain on the heart. Over time, high blood pressure makes the heart work harder to pump blood, which can lead to poor heart function. High blood pressure also contributes to atherosclerosis, or a narrowing of the arteries, which can lead to heart attack and stroke. A meta-analysis of 12 studies enrolling nearly 1000 participants found that meditation helped reduce blood pressure. This was more effective among older volunteers and those who had higher blood pressure prior to the study (42Trusted Source). One review concluded that several types of meditation produced similar improvements in blood pressure (43Trusted Source). In part, meditation appears to control blood pressure by relaxing the nerve signals that coordinate heart function, blood vessel tension, and the “fight-or-flight” response that increases alertness in stressful situations (44Trusted Source). Summary Blood pressure decreases not only during meditation but also over time in individuals who meditate regularly. This can reduce strain on the heart and arteries, helping prevent heart disease. 12. Accessible anywhere People practice many different forms of meditation, most of which don’t require specialized equipment or space. You can practice with just a few minutes daily. If you want to start meditating, try choosing a form of meditation based on what you want to get out of it. There are two major styles of meditation: Focused-attention meditation. This style concentrates attention on a single object, thought, sound, or visualization. It emphasizes ridding your mind of distractions. Meditation may focus on breathing, a mantra, or calming sound. Open-monitoring meditation. This style encourages broadened awareness of all aspects of your environment, train of thought, and sense of self. It may include becoming aware of suppressed thoughts, feelings, or impulses. To find out which styles you like best, check out the variety of free, guided meditation exercises offered by the University of California Los Angeles. It’s an excellent way to try different styles and find one that suits you. If your regular work and home environments do not allow for consistent, quiet alone time, consider participating in a class. This can also improve your chances of success by providing a supportive community. Alternatively, consider setting your alarm a few minutes early to take advantage of quiet time in the morning. This may help you develop a consistent habit and allow you to start the day positively. Summary If you’re interested in incorporating meditation into your routine, try a few different styles and consider guided exercises to get started with one that suits you. The bottom line Meditation is something everyone can do to improve their mental and emotional health. You can do it anywhere, without special equipment or memberships. Alternatively, meditation courses and support groups are widely available. There’s a great variety of styles too, each with different strengths and benefits. Trying out a style of meditation suited to your goals is a great way to improve your quality of life, even if you only have a few minutes to do it each day. With thanks to Helthline ©

Rayo Ryan RAYMOND EDWARD RYAN Nacido el 1 de julio de 1936 Johannesburgo, Sudáfrica Murió el 13 de noviembre de 1989 – Durban - Sudáfrica Ray comenzó su entrenamiento de kárate con Shukokai, donde se asoció con Richard Salmon. En 1963, Richard Salmon y Ray Ryan abrieron un dojo en Sarnia, Durban, que se llamó Budokan. Adquirieron un terreno en Westville, Sudáfrica y con la ayuda de sus alumnos construyeron allí un dojo que fue el primer Budokan Honbu. En 1965/66, Hanshi Chojiro Tani, llegó a Sudáfrica y muchos de los karatekas del Budokan tuvieron la gran fortuna de ser entrenados por él. Su visita fue seguida por Seiichi Fugiwara, Instructor Jefe del Departamento de Enseñanza de WKU (Gōjū-ryū) y más tarde también por Shigeru Kimura Shukokai Hombu dojo. Richard Salmon fue calificado como Sandan en Shukokai Karate por Chojiro Tani. En 1967, Richard Salmon Ray Ryan fue a Japón, donde se entrenó en el dojo de karate-dō Gōgen Yamaguchi en Nippori, Tokio, Japón. En la foto de abajo, se ve a Richard Salmon y Ray Ryan con Chojiro Tani (arrodillado en el extremo izquierdo), Gosen Yamaguchi (arrodillado en el centro), Gosei Yamaguchi (arrodillado en el extremo derecho) y Goshi Yamaguchi (de pie en el extremo derecho). En 1969, Ray Ryan se hizo cargo de Budokan cuando Richard Salmon se había ido para comenzar su Escuela de Liderazgo de Montaña. En 1970, Daivid Passmore introdujo el Budokan en Inglaterra. En 1974, Ray Ryan y varios de los karatecas senior de Budokan fueron invitados por Gogen Yamaguchi a entrenar en su nuevo dojo en la sede de Gōjū-kai en Suginami-ku, Tokio, Japón, cerca de la concurrida zona comercial de Roppongi. En 1978, Ray Ryan fue invitado nuevamente por Gogen Yamaguchi a entrenar en el Karate College iniciado por él en la sede de Gōjū-kai en Suginami-ku. Una vez más, varios de los karatekas senior se unieron a él en este viaje. Los invitados a entrenar en la universidad de Karate se ven aquí fotografiados con Gogen Hamaguchi (sentado al frente en el centro) y Wakako Yamaguchi (segundo atrás a la izquierda). En el viaje de 1978, el karateka Budokan también tuvo la gran fortuna de entrenar con Chojiro Tani. Está arrodillado en el centro del frente. En 1979, Chojiro Tani y Shigeru Kimura regresaron a Sudáfrica y los miembros de Budokan fueron nuevamente invitados a entrenar con ellos. Esto fue organizado por Edwin Ward de Shukukai y tuvo lugar en Radio House en Durban.

DOJO EL CORAZÓN Y EL ALMA DEL ENTRENAMIENTO Hay miles de dojo que practican Karate, Aikido Iaido y otras artes marciales japonesas tradicionales como Kendo, Ju Jitsu, Kodokan Judo y Kobudo, en su mayoría pequeñas "casas" de formas marciales. Nos gustaría unir estos dojo a través de sus líderes de dojo. con el fin de crear y alojar todo el contenido necesario para enseñar y aprender el Budo japonés tradicional de la manera en que se pensó originalmente, que se ha convertido en parte de nuestro linaje. Incluyendo, si algún dojo lo desea, la enseñanza de las virtudes clásicas del Bushido japonés, con la práctica de zazen o meditación sentada. La BIBLIOTECA EN LÍNEA nunca reemplazará el entrenamiento dedicado requerido para adquirir habilidades relevantes en las artes marciales, pero servirá como un complemento a ese esfuerzo a medida que se lleve a cabo más enseñanza y aprendizaje en línea, simplemente porque es más accesible en cualquier momento. Se pretende que estas páginas de DoJo también contengan noticias, eventos, calificaciones, reuniones sociales y vistas en palabras, imágenes y videos de lo que la gente, colegas y amigos de Budo están haciendo en la conducción de sus vidas diarias donde sea que estén en el mundo. . DIRECTORIO DE DOJOS RÍO GRANDE DEL SUR BUDOKAN HOMBU DOJO BUDOKAN SOUTHAMPTON BUDOKAN PAÍSES BAJOS SHINSEI DOJO KODOKWAN JUDO ZAMBIA BUDOKÁN BAHÍA DE JEFFREY AIKIKAI PRETORIA BUDO KARATE DO SA BUDOKAN EN NZ DOJO KYUSHINDO BUDOKAN ARUNDEL SEIISHIN DOJO LA CHOZA ZEN DOJO DE LARNE DOJO DE KENYOKÁN Nueva Zelanda LEOMINSTER DE BUDOKAN GOJU RYU KARATE KÁRATE AIKIDO IAIDO ZAZÉN KÁRATE AIKIDO IAIDO ZAZÉN KÁRATE KYUSHO Y KODOKWAN JUJITSU IAIDO KENDO KODOKAN JUDO Y JUJITSU KÁRATE AIKIDO KÁRATE KARATE Y DEFENSA PERSONAL YANAGI RYU JIU JUTSU KÁRATE AIKIDO IAIDO ZAZÉN KÁRATE KOBUJUTSU KÁRATE KENJUTSU KOBUDO ZAZÉN KÁRATE AIKIDO GOJU RYU KARATE KÁRATE AIKIDO IAIDO ZAZÉN

PROGRAMS LIST PRACTICAL SELF DEFENCE FOR WOMEN - LEVEL 1 15 participantes Gratis Ver detalles ZEN 18 participantes Gratis Ver detalles IAIDO 14 participantes Gratis Ver detalles KÁRATE 26 participantes Gratis Ver detalles AIKIDO 20 participantes Gratis Ver detalles

Glosario: Maestros/Influencias: NAKAYAMA HAKUDO Takazawa Toyoshi : ex director de Toyama Inn y ex alumno de la escuela Shin-Shintakuma Ryu Jujutsu. Era una figura paterna para Hakudo. Saito Michinori : último Shihan conocido de Yamaguchi Ha Itto Ryu; fue el primer instructor de espada de Hakudo. Desafortunadamente, sobrevivió poca información sobre él. Hosoda Kenzo : Educador e influyente sempai de Hakudo. Shindo Munen Ryu Kenjutsu Menkyo bajo la dirección de Negishi Shingoro. Negishi Shingoro : Shihan de sexta generación de Shindo Munen Ryu Kenjutsu y el maestro más influyente de Hakudo. Takano Sasaburo: Ono Ha Itto Ryu Kenjutsu Menkyo Kaiden, y un Hanshi en Kendo. Fue uno de los más grandes sempai y confidentes de Hakudo. Uchida Ryogoro : Contemporáneo de Shirashi Hanjiro. Ryogoro recibió Menkyo Kaiden en Haruyoshi Ha (rama Haruyoshi) de Shinto Muso Ryu e Ikkaku Ryu Torite de Hirano Kichizo Yoshinobu. También recibió Menkyo Kaiden en Ono Ha Itto Ryu (de Ikuoka Heitaro), Hozoin Ryu (a través de la familia Takeda) y Kushin Ryu. Fue el fundador de Uchida Ryu Tanjojutsu. Takeda Kohachi : antiguo miembro del clan Kuroda, también fue contemporáneo de Shirashi Hanjiro. Recibió Menkyo Kaiden en la rama Haruyoshi de Shinto Muso Ryu. Kohachi murió solo unos años después de que Hakudo comenzara a entrenar con él. Itagaki Taisuke : famosos estadistas japoneses de Kochi: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itagaki_Taisuke Oe Masamichi : ex Shihan de Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu y Muso Shinden Eishin Ryu, fue un ex samurái del clan Tosa/Yamauchi. Morimoto Tokumi : antiguo samurái del clan Tosa/Yamauchi. Tokumi recibió su Menkyo Kaiden en Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu de manos de Goto Magobei Masasuke, lo que lo convirtió en contemporáneo de Oe Masamichi. Hosokawa Yoshimasa : ex samurái del clan Yamauchi. Fue Shihan de Muso Shinden Eishin Ryu y maestro de Hakudo. Noma Seiji : entusiasta del Kendo y fundador de Kodansha Publishing Ltd. Estableció Noma Dojo en 1925. Sasamori Junzo : educador y Hanshi en Kendo e Iaido. Recibió Menkyo Kaiden en Tsuguru Den y Yamashika Den (colectivamente juntos formaron Hirosaki Han Den) Ono Ha Itto Ryu, Muraku Ryu, Hirosaki Han Den Shinmuso Hayashizaki Ryu y Chokugen Ryu. Kuroda Yasuji : famosos espadachines y Shihan de Kogagawa Kaishin Ryu, Tamiya Ryu, Shin-Shintakuma Daiken-Nichi Ryu, Tsubaki Kotengu Ryu y Setama Oguri Ryu. Fue un activista que luchó por el derecho a practicar artes marciales japonesas durante la ocupación estadounidense. Kunii Zenya : ex Maniwa Nen Ryu Shihan y revisor (creador en disputa) de Kashima Shin Ryu. Fue reclutado por Sasamori Junzo para participar en un combate contra un soldado estadounidense armado con un rifle y una bayoneta viva. Ganó el partido sin matar al soldado. Junzo usó esto como evidencia de que las artes marciales basadas en armas tenían tanto que ver con preservar la vida como con tomarla. Poco después se levantó la prohibición de las artes marciales en Japón. Ryu-Ha o escuelas mencionadas: Toyama Han Den Yamaguchi Ha Itto Ryu (): Fundado por Yamaguchi Bokushinsai, fue una síntesis de varios estilos. El más famoso estudiado por el fundador de Mugai Ryu, Tsuji Gettan. Era un ryu o escuela que lamentablemente cayó en la oscuridad. Hakudo obtuvo un Mokuroku en el estilo antes de partir hacia Tokio a los dieciocho años. Al recibir Menkyo, Inkyo en Shindo Munen Ryu Kenjutsu de Negishi Shingoro, Saito Michinori otorgó a Hakudo el Zukai Densho () el pergamino de más alto nivel en la escuela. La escuela murió con Michinori. Shindo Munen Ryu (): Fundada por Fukui Hyoemon Yoshihira fue escuela de Kenjutsu y Iaijutsu. Se convirtió en una de las escuelas de artes marciales más populares y extendidas en la historia de Japón. La versión particular de Shingoro y Hakudo fue Kanto Ha Shindo Munen Ryu: Ono Ha Itto Ryu (): Fundado por Ono Tadaaki, estudiante del legendario espadachín Itto Ittosai, era la versión de Ono de Itto Ryu. El ryu o escuela fue ampliamente difundido teniendo innumerables sucursales por todo Japón. El linaje familiar se transmitió a través de los siglos hasta que Yamaoka Tesshu lo dominó. Luego formó su Itto Shoden Muto Ryu, poniendo fin efectivamente a la línea familiar Ono. Hokushin Itto Ryu (): Fundado por Chiba Shusaku Narimasa; Shusaku primero aprendió Hokushin Muso ryu de su padre y luego Nakanishi Ha Itto Ryu de Asari Matashichiro Yoshinobu. Más tarde combinó las enseñanzas al reducir los ocho conjuntos de Itto Ryu en tres, mientras agregaba técnicas de iaijutsu y luego naginata. El estilo se convirtió en uno de los estilos más populares del país y se extendió por todo Japón. Suifu-ryu (): Fundado por Tokugawa Nariaki; una síntesis de las tres principales artes de la espada del Clan Mito (Mito Han Den): Shindo Munen Ryu, Hokushin Itto Ryu y Togun Ryu. Fue uno de los proyectos más ambiciosos de Nariaki. Sasaki Masanobu fue el último shihan del sistema. Entrenó en el Tobukan junto con Ozawa Jiro. Después de su muerte, Jiro intentó resucitar el estilo, pero fracasó. Shinto Muso Ryu (): fundado por Musō Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi; Gonnosuke integró la lanza, la naginata, la espada y el bastón bo en una sola arma versátil. Un Otome Ryu () del dominio Kuroda, el arte se dividió en varias facciones. A fines del período Edo, solo sobrevivieron dos ramas; los Haruyoshi y Jigyo. Tanto Uchida Ryogoro como Takeda Kohachi recibieron Menkyo Kaiden en la rama Haruyoshi y enseñaron sus versiones de Shinto Muso Ryu a las masas. Shirashi Hanjiro (otro criado de Kuroda) recibió Menkyo Kaiden en la rama Haruyoshi y Mokuroku en la rama Jigyo. Más tarde combinó y recodificó las escuelas usando los caracteres de divino (). Su línea fue reemplazada por Shimizu Takaji y pasó por más revisiones. El Jodo() de Takaji se transmitió a muchas personas en todo el mundo. La línea de Uchida que no se vio afectada por los cambios de Hanjiro y Takaji se transmitió a través de su hijo Ryohei y el estudiante Nakayama Hakudo. Otra línea de la rama Haruyoshi sobrevivió a través de uno de los estudiantes de Hakudo, Matsuo Kenpu, quien recibió Menkyo Kaiden de Shirashi Tokugoro. Tosa Eishin Ryu (): es una referencia colectiva a Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu/Muso Shinden Eishin Ryu como se enseña dentro del Dominio Yamauchi. Era uno de varios Otome Ryu () del dominio Yamauchi y, como tal, estaba destinado exclusivamente a los miembros del clan Yamauchi. Muso Shinden Eishin Ryu (): Fundado por Hayashizaki Jinsuke Shigenobu y revisado por Hasegawa Chikaranosuke Eishin. Shimomura Mōichi Sadamasa fue licenciado en Tosa Eishin Ryu por Yamakawa Kyūzō Yukikatsu. Se dice que él (Mochi) ideó varios cambios innovadores en la escuela y los transmitió a sus alumnos. Tanto Yoshimasa como (Oe) Masamichi recibieron Menkyo Kaiden en la escuela y lo transmitieron a varias personas. Yoshimasa entregó Menkyo Kaiden a Ueda Heitaro Chubu y Menkyo a Nakayama Hakudo. El de Ueda y algunas otras líneas de Muso Shinden Eishin Ryu sobreviven y se enseñan hoy. Goto Ha Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu (): Fundado por Hayashizaki Jinsuke Shigenobu y revisado por Hasegawa Chikaranosuke Eishin. El estilo se transmitió a lo largo de los años a Tanimura Kamenojō Takakatsu. Kamenojō pasó Menkyo Kaiden a varios estudiantes, incluido Gotō Magobei Masasuke. Uno de los muchos shihan de Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu, su línea se conoció como Goto Ha o versión Goto. Tenía varios estudiantes talentosos y entregó Menkyo Kaiden a algunos de ellos. Entre los premiados se encontraban Oe Masamichi y Morimoto Tokumi. Toyama Ryu Gunto Soho (): fue desarrollado en 1925 fue un arte militar ideado para los soldados japoneses. Consistía en Kumitachi, Iaijutsu, Sojutsu (que representaba una bayoneta), Happo Giri () u "Ocho métodos de corte", Shigeki () o Puntería, Tameshigiri () o "Corte de prueba" y Música militar (usada para marchar y cadencia). Hayashizaki Hon Ryu (): Fundado por Hayashizaki Jinsuke Shigenobu; fue un estilo transmitido a Nakayama Hakudo a través de Hosokawa Yoshimasa. El único maestro que queda del estilo es Ogawa Takeshi (director actual del Yushinkan Dojo). Glosario de términos: Shiai Geiko ()- lit: "Concurso", "práctica"; se utiliza para expresar la idea de un partido ahorrador. Kumitachi ()- lit: “Espadas agrupadas”; es un tipo de forma emparejada que generalmente se encuentra en las artes de armas japonesas. Gekiken ()- lit: “Conquistando la espada” o “Esgrima”; fue el precursor del Kendo moderno. A menudo específico de la escuela ryuor, era una práctica que permitía a los espadachines de escuelas particulares aplicar técnicas o conceptos aprendidos en un entorno relativamente controlado. A diferencia del Kendo moderno; contenía el uso de varias o múltiples armas, agarre, golpes y coacción física que llevaron a los estudiantes a un nuevo nivel de resistencia y comprensión. Otome Ryu ()- lit: “que fluye pero permanece en casa” era un ryu-ha o escuela patrocinado por un clan feudal o mantenido en secreto por él. Densho ()- lit: "Enseñanzas escritas" son pergaminos que normalmente se otorgan a los estudiantes de koryu japonés o "Artes marciales japonesas antiguas". Densho actúa como un texto sobre artes marciales y una certificación (con los nombres del autor, el destinatario y la fecha de emisión). Mokuroku ()- lit: “Catálogo” es un tipo de pergamino que generalmente se otorga a los estudiantes después de varios años de dedicación. Los detalles difieren de una escuela a otra, pero un mokuroku consiste en una lista (parcial o completa) de kata, estrategia de lucha, estrategia militar, enseñanzas esotéricas o religiosas, filosofía u otras facetas del aprendizaje. Jun-Menkyo () encendido: "Licencia ordenada"; es un pergamino emitido por varios ryu o escuelas, generalmente anteriores al pergamino Menkyo. Menkyo ()- iluminado: “Licencia/Permiso”; difiere de una escuela a otra, pero normalmente es un pergamino de alto nivel otorgado a aquellos que han alcanzado un nivel profundo de habilidad o comprensión en su respectiva escuela. Menkyo Kaiden ()- lit: Licencia de transmisión completa; es un pergamino que normalmente denota que el receptor ha alcanzado un dominio superior o incluso un dominio de su ryu o escuela. Inkyo ()- lit: “Certificado de Competencia”; es una licencia otorgada a aquellos que han terminado su entrenamiento o se les ha dado permiso para establecer su propio dojo. Inka ()- lit: “Certificado de Competencia”; es una licencia otorgada a aquellos que han terminado su entrenamiento o se les ha dado permiso para establecer su propio dojo. (Igual que Inkyo) Shihan ()- lit: “Instructor”; es un término a menudo mal utilizado hoy en día. Un Shihan es una persona que tiene la licencia completa en su respectiva escuela de ryuor y, por la gracia de sus maestros, se le permite administrar u operar su propio dojo o sala de entrenamiento. Soke ()- lit: “Jefe de familia”; es un término que ha sido ampliamente mal utilizado y mal entendido (especialmente en los últimos ochenta años). Soke o Patriarca es el cabeza de familia. Las familias japonesas eran tradicionalmente extremadamente jerárquicas. Las familias que seguían la doctrina confuciana se dividían en hogares basándose únicamente en la edad o la importancia en la familia. El patriarca de la familia (normalmente perteneciente a la casa más alta de la familia) tenía el poder de tomar decisiones finales en nombre de toda la familia, emitir o cortar el apoyo financiero a los hogares inferiores, o en casos extremos hamon () o excomulgar a un pariente de la familia Era una posición muy poderosa. Aunque el principio ha existido en los sistemas marciales japoneses durante algún tiempo, se ha vuelto más o menos exagerado en los siglos XX y XXI. Se ha convertido en una forma para que un Shihan consolide su poder y preserve la integridad de su arte marcial. Hanshi ()- lit: “Instructor de guerreros”; es un título honorífico emitido por varias organizaciones en Japón. San-Dou-no-Hanshi (): era un título honorífico otorgado a aquellos que recibieron Hanshi en Kendo, Iaido y Jodo de Nippon Butokukai o Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei (All Japan Kendo Federation). Dai Nippon Teikoku Kendo Kata () - lit: "El Gran Kendo Kata del Japón Imperial" fue el precursor del Nippon Kendo Kata (). Tenranjiai ()- lit: partido [juego] celebrado en presencia del Emperador; un Tenranjiai no solo está relacionado con un concurso de artes marciales, sino con cualquier concurso en el que el Emperador esté mirando. Los Tenranjiai(s) relacionados con las artes marciales ocurrieron en 1895 y 1940. Nakayama Hakudo y Takano Sasaburo se manifestaron en el Showa Tenranjiai () o el Tenranjiai del Emperador Showa. Desde entonces, los Tenranjiai se han producido en deportes modernos como el béisbol y en deportes más tradicionales como el sumo.

DAVID PETER PASSMORE 16.04.46 - 23.10.24 It is with great sadness and regret that we report the passing of Saisho no Sensei, David Peter Passmore, who died on 23 October 2024 following a long battle with cancer. David began his martial arts career in 1962 when he joined Budokan South Africa. He successfully represented the province (county) of Natal at various tournaments and at the South African Games. In 1970 he founded Budokan UK in London and in 1974 began traditional Aikido training under Chiba Sensei. In 1975 he was placed under the guidance of Kanetsuka Sensei and acted as ‘uchideshi’ to him. David also trained under Ueshiba Kisshomaru, Sekiya Masatake, Tamura Nobuyoshi, Saito Morihiro, Yamada Yoshimitsu, Yamaguchi Seigo, Sekiya Masatake, and many other eminent Japanese and European teachers, across Europe in Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt, Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Toulon and Nice.In 1978 he began training in Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido under Ishido Shizafumi and Hiroi Sensei of Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei, under the tutelage of Vic Cook within the British Kendo Association. David was a student of Zazen and practised Shikantaza every day in the tradition of the Soto Sect of Zen Buddhism. To our knowledge he remains the only senior Western Teacher to introduce Zazen as the 4th discipline of Budokan, which became a formal part of its Teaching and Philosophy.At the time of his passing David held the title of Kyoshi with the Dai Nippon Butokukai (DNBK) in Kyoto, one of Japan’s oldest traditional martial arts organisations, and holds the ranks of 7 Dan Karate, 6 Dan Aikido and 6 Dan Iaido with them. Upon receiving the news of David’s passing Hanshi Hamada confirmed that, “based on his longstanding dedication and contribution to the development of Japanese traditional Budo in the Uk, the DNBK posthumously honour him as Hanshi Title and that the DNBK would conduct a Flag Ceremony in his honour at the forthcoming WBS in Kyoto Japan where he will be enshrined in the DNBK ID Martial Arts Hall of Fame. David is the founder of Budokan World which now has many international affiliates.David was a consummate teacher even whilst suffering greatly from cancer he used every experience to provide lessons to Shihonkai members so that they should learn from his teaching that death is not to be feared and that he expects to pass from this world into another where he looks forward to meeting us there. David is survived by his wife Katy and three Children, Caroline, Duncan and Tilly, Eight Grand Children, Eve, Hattie and Niah, Lowri, Aimee, Oliver and Joshua. We remember Torin who passed away January 2022 Shihonkai Budokan

BUDOKAN MISOGI 7 DECEMBER 2024 LYMINGTON DOJO A Misogi is an ancient Japanese Shinto purification ritual that involves washing the body and is also a method for personal development and transformation. A traditional Misogi usually involved standing under a freezing waterfall to cleanse the mind and the body of the participants. Thankfully, the modern approach involves challenging oneself to do something difficult even if you are not guaranteed to succeed. The Misogi challenge is about doing something tough once a year that shapes how you will live the rest of your 364 days. On 7th December 2024 the members of Budokan UK came together to prepare for the coming year and to celebrate the life of Saisho Passmore by engaging in a Misogi which Sensei Mike designed together with the Shihonkai. Significantly the date was chosen by Saisho who had intended that this would be the Budokan year end event. At the opening of the Misogi Sensei Mike welcomed the attendees and family members and reminded us that although this was a somber occasion it was also a joyous one which provided the members the opportunity to salute Saisho’s achievements and to mourn his passing. What was most impressive was that the event was attended by twenty practitioners as well as other passed members who did not participate in the misogi. All who attended could only be impressed with the manner with which Mike attended to his management of the misogi. In preparation for the Misogi, Kyoshi Darren prepared the Kamidana which was much admired by all those who attended. Its central position on the dojo floor made this the focus of us all. To spiritually cleanse the dojo Kyoshi Darren performed two Iaido kata which Saisho would have been proud of. Sensei Mike reminded us that Saisho began each year with the test of a thousand cuts so naturally, after the cleansing kata, the Misogi started with that test. Doing a thousand cuts with a bokken is no mean feat and certainly challenged us all. Some of the senior citizens had to take a break during the exercise. Just watching the practitioners, you could see the concentration etched on their faces. One need only look at Pat Miller to see what I mean. At the end of the exercise, it was traditional to have the exhausted members hold their bokken on their arms stretched out. Saisho also used to bring along a very heavy bokken and, as was his practice, he would choose someone to hold the heavy bokken out in front of them (usually Keith) so it was great to see that sensei Mike keeping up that tradition and bestowing that honor on Keith again this time around. It was great to have Joe Braconi with us, he having travelled all the way from Edinburgh to attend. We look forward to having him regularly attend down in Lymington and he has promised to do so again later this year. After the thousand cuts Sensei Mike, Toby Mellows, Paul Floyd and James Bryden demonstrated one of Saisho’s kata for the members after which Sensei Mike demonstrate a Bunkai from the kata which the members practiced. Sensei Mike and Shihan Toby went on to demonstrate 3 Bunkai from the Kata, which they went on to work with all the students. We continued with a 20 minute Zazen which was very important to Saisho. (to come a couple of articles that This was published within the 4th edition of Hanshi Hamada's book Quintessence of Japanese Classical Martial Arts). It was with great pleasure that James Bryden was award his Nidan Certificate. James was the last student to be assessed by Saisho who determined that he qualified to be elevated to his second Dan grade. At the end of the misogi the Kamidana was dismantled and Saisho’s katana was handed back to Katy Passmore for safe keeping. She is a member of Budokan and serves on the Shihankai and will keep the katana. Part of the misogi ritual is the requirement that the dojo is again cleansed, and Kyoshi Darren very kindly performed the closing Iaido cleansing kata for us. This was a very moving ceremony and is followed by the spreading of salt around the dojo. The evening was concluded by a curry a great gathering at The Chequer’s in Lymington. Many story’s and laughter were shared by old and new members of the Budokan family. There are a few students that for unforeseen reasons were unable to attend the event but were keen to be there in spirit, Peter Robinson, Hilary Crundwell and Nicky Charnick. Let’s hope we will see you all in June! We will be holding A Flag Ceremony on June 21st 2025 – it is the flag that will be given to Saisho’s family from the DNBK. For more information email: Info@budokanworld.com Sensei Mike Clapham Kyoshi Darren Waghorne Pat Miller Keith Molyneux Kyoshi Peter Bush and Sensei Joe Bracone Richard Cozens, Steve Hill, James Bryden, Nick Singleton Sensei Mike and James Bryden Kyoshi Darren We were also very privileged to have several of the original members of Budokan in attendance. Pat Miller, and Roy Estabrook and Paul Smith. We were very privileged to have Saisho’s children in attendance. Duncan, Caroline and Tilly Passmore BUDOKAN MISOGI 7 DECEMBER 2024 LYMINGTON DOJO A Misogi is an ancient Japanese Shinto purification ritual that involves washing the body and is also a method for personal development and transformation. A traditional Misogi usually involved standing under a freezing waterfall to cleanse the mind and the body of the participants. Thankfully, the modern approach involves challenging oneself to do something difficult even if you are not guaranteed to succeed. The Misogi challenge is about doing something tough once a year that shapes how you will live the rest of your 364 days. On 7th December 2024 the members of Budokan UK came together to prepare for the coming year and to celebrate the life of Saisho Passmore by engaging in a Misogi which Sensei Mike designed together with the Shihonkai. Significantly the date was chosen by Saisho who had intended that this would be the Budokan year end event. At the opening of the Misogi Sensei Mike welcomed the attendees and family members and reminded us that although this was a somber occasion it was also a joyous one which provided the members the opportunity to salute Saisho’s achievements and to mourn his passing. What was most impressive was that the event was attended by twenty practitioners as well as other passed members who did not participate in the misogi. All who attended could only be impressed with the manner with which Mike attended to his management of the misogi. In preparation for the Misogi, Kyoshi Darren prepared the Kamidana which was much admired by all those who attended. Its central position on the dojo floor made this the focus of us all. To spiritually cleanse the dojo Kyoshi Darren performed two Iaido kata which Saisho would have been proud of. Sensei Mike reminded us that Saisho began each year with the test of a thousand cuts so naturally, after the cleansing kata, the Misogi started with that test. Doing a thousand cuts with a bokken is no mean feat and certainly challenged us all. Some of the senior citizens had to take a break during the exercise. Just watching the practitioners, you could see the concentration etched on their faces. One need only look at Pat Miller to see what I mean. At the end of the exercise, it was traditional to have the exhausted members hold their bokken on their arms stretched out. Saisho also used to bring along a very heavy bokken and, as was his practice, he would choose someone to hold the heavy bokken out in front of them (usually Keith) so it was great to see that sensei Mike keeping up that tradition and bestowing that honor on Keith again this time around. It was great to have Joe Braconi with us, he having travelled all the way from Edinburgh to attend. We look forward to having him regularly attend down in Lymington and he has promised to do so again later this year. After the thousand cuts Sensei Mike, Toby Mellows, Paul Floyd and James Bryden demonstrated one of Saisho’s kata for the members after which Sensei Mike demonstrate a Bunkai from the kata which the members practiced. Sensei Mike and Shihan Toby went on to demonstrate 3 Bunkai from the Kata, which they went on to work with all the students. We continued with a 20 minute Zazen which was very important to Saisho. (to come a couple of articles that This was published within the 4th edition of Hanshi Hamada's book Quintessence of Japanese Classical Martial Arts). It was with great pleasure that James Bryden was award his Nidan Certificate. James was the last student to be assessed by Saisho who determined that he qualified to be elevated to his second Dan grade. At the end of the misogi the Kamidana was dismantled and Saisho’s katana was handed back to Katy Passmore for safe keeping. She is a member of Budokan and serves on the Shihankai and will keep the katana. Part of the misogi ritual is the requirement that the dojo is again cleansed, and Kyoshi Darren very kindly performed the closing Iaido cleansing kata for us. This was a very moving ceremony and is followed by the spreading of salt around the dojo. The evening was concluded by a curry a great gathering at The Chequer’s in Lymington. Many story’s and laughter were shared by old and new members of the Budokan family. There are a few students that for unforeseen reasons were unable to attend the event but were keen to be there in spirit, Peter Robinson, Hilary Crundwell and Nicky Charnick. Let’s hope we will see you all in June! We will be holding A Flag Ceremony on June 21st 2025 – it is the flag that will be given to Saisho’s family from the DNBK. For more information email: Info@budokanworld.com Sensei Mike Clapham Kyoshi Darren Waghorne Pat Miller Keith Molyneux Kyoshi Peter Bush and Sensei Joe Bracone Richard Cozens, Steve Hill, James Bryden, Nick Singleton Sensei Mike and James Bryden Kyoshi Darren We were also very privileged to have several of the original members of Budokan in attendance. Pat Miller, and Roy Estabrook and Paul Smith. We were very privileged to have Saisho’s children in attendance. Duncan, Caroline and Tilly Passmore

JULIE TULLIS Julie Tullis (née Palau) (15 March 1939 – 6/7 August 1986) was a British climber and filmmaker who died while descending from K2 's summit during a storm, along with four other climbers from several expeditions, during the "Black Summer" of 1986. Julie was born to Erica and Francis Palau. Her early life was disrupted by the outbreak of World War II . In 1956, she began climbing near Tunbridge Wells , where she met Terry Tullis. In 1959, they were married and spent the following years running various small businesses. They also continued climbing, in addition to which Julie studied traditional Japanese martial arts, under David Passmore in the Budokan school, Tunbridge Wells. She occasionally practised karate forms in traditional hakama when climbing. Tullis met Austrian climber Kurt Diemberger in 1976, and by 1980 they were working together on lecture tours. In 1981, Diemberger hired Tullis as a technician for an expedition to Nanga Parbat , and their high-altitude filming career began. It would include, in the following years, expeditions to the North ridge of K2 and the unclimbed North-East ridge of Mount Everest . In 1984, Tullis and Diemberger climbed Broad Peak , and after more film work they went on an expedition to climb K2, in 1986, becoming part of the 1986 K2 disaster . Although Tullis and Diemberger finally made the summit on 4 August 1986, making Tullis the first British woman to do so, they were exhausted from spending several days above 8,000 metres; 26,000' (known as the death zone ). On the descent, Tullis slipped and fell; although Diemberger's belay successfully saved them both, it is likely that Tullis suffered internal or head injuries that began to affect her vision and co-ordination.[citation needed ] Arriving at Camp IV they were trapped in their tents by a storm that lasted for several days. All the trapped climbers deteriorated physically and mentally, lacking food, sleep, oxygen and, once the gas for the stoves ran out, the ability to melt snow and produce water. This, in turn, made them vulnerable to pulmonary or cerebral oedema , which in Tullis' condition would have been rapidly fatal. Tullis died on the night of 6/7 August (the accounts of Diemberger and another climber present, Willi Bauer, differ on the date) and was buried on the mountainside. * wikipedia More on her Japanese Budo life to come.