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WORKSHOPS DECEMBER WORKSHOP GO TO BUDOKAN LYMINGTON DOJO PAGE Budokan Karate We missed our workshop in 2019 but at last we were able to host it at the Lymington Dojo on Saturday 4 December. Thank you to those Budokan stalwarts who made it from Norwich, Shropshire, Sussex and London to come and join the locals for a workshop that focussed entirely on the fundamentals of our Karate. Budokan has a proud history, legacy and lineage going back 60 years. It has an impressive Black Belt Register, of over 200 people of which the majority come from the UK. Budokan has spawned over 70 Dojo in various countries and consequently a large number of Sensei too over the years. There are two additional elements both close to my heart that Budokan is also well known and respected for. The first is our mantra - “Strong in Had - Kind in Heart” - “Kokoro ni - Tsuyoi te”. The Japanese kanji for this will appear on all future Mon. The other is just as important and that is our reputation for high standards of technical competence. As the first SHO (as in Shodan or First Dan) or Founding Sensei and Chief Instructor, here in the UK, I take it upon myself to be the Guardian of technical competence at all levels across all Budokan Dojo. All Budokan Teachers and Instructors should be teaching the same fundamental and basic techniques in the "Budokan Way'. And all Budokan Black Belts know this way to be the "rigorous mental and physical training towards self-realisation in the tradition of Zen Buddhism". Alex and Tony working on their Ananko basics. Will B doing MaKeri during Ananko THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BASICS IN KATA BREATHING - Kokyu - The Power of Co-ordinated Breathing STANCES - DaChi - Right Length - Right Width - Right Angle POSTURE - Shisei - Upright - Head Balanced - Eyes and Shoulders level MOVEMENT - Balance - Rotation - Stillness POWER - Stopping, Starting and Release GLIDE WALKING - TsugiAshi - Smoothness from Point to Point JANUARY WORKSHOP GO TO LYMINGTON DOJO PAGE 1/1 Budokan Aikido We practise the aikido that emerged from the Aikikai in japan in the mid to late sixties. Chiba Sensei was chosen to bring it to theUK against his wishes. His brief was basically to beef up the aikido community here. And that is exactly what he did do. The style of Aikido at the Aikikai today has little resemblance to Chiba’s aikido at all. And with the emergence of all of the other styles of Aikido such as Yoshinkan, Tomiki, Ki Aikido to name a few - Chiba chose to refer to his Aikido as that closest to the original Aikido of the Founder and called it Traditional Aikido. And that is closest to the Aikido that we practice today and we retain the same name. Because here at Budokan we practice all of our disciplines in the same spirit of Budo that Chiba endorsed and that has become part of an already existing hallmark of Budokan. When Chiba went to live in the US, Budokan came under the influence and flair of the technically minimalist and highly effective Aikido of Tamura Sensei. Both contributed to what we refer to today as the “Budokan Way”. KokyuNage and the Art of Ukemi Kokyunage are generally described as breathing projections and so they are to be practised with breathing in both mind and body. That is coordinated and synchronised in both mind and body. So the practice of Kokyu Nage begins to be taught using the Kgeki Ho - what are generally referred to as the entire range of “attacks” used in aikido. Many students struggle with the idea that Ukemi in Kokyu Nage is no longer the response to the feeling of pain but the conscious choice to synchronise pure action in role play, Only pure action takes place One executes the action - the other takes ukemi. As pure action that requires blending into the flow of the technique and becoming a part of it. In other words there is no "attack" and no "defence". Which is completely alien to early stage aikidoka. Whilst taking ukemi is an essential and important part of the ability to become skilful in the practice of Kokyu Nage, there are however a few things that are more important to get right first. Breathing It is a basically simple premise - Breath in when receiving and breath out when projecting. Perception and Timi ng Students don’t naturally perceive potential danger in the dojo. But if you create the perception of dnager approaching and act accordingly you will move more smoothly and more importantly, at the right time . Maai Part of this perception is to establish the right distance at all times in an ever changing scenario. to limit the danger but more importantly to occupy the exact space at the right time. Sabaki And this is done using Sabaki - your angle of movement - particularly Irimi. And Ushiro Tenkan - especially when you need space - quickly.

TREVOR HUGHES FULL BIOGRAPHY TO FOLLOW I was very saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Trevor. I have trained with him on several occasions over the years, although I did not know him as well as more senior members of the club, he left a big impression on me. I wish to send my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. My thoughts are with them during this difficult time. Keith Molyneux and condolences from Fiona. Jan and l were very saddened to hear the news of Trevor and would like to convey our sincere condolences to his family. Mike and Jan Clapham Trevor was a hugely popular Dan Grade in Budokan and especially in Kent and Sussex. Here's why by his best friend Peter Robinson. It it is tremendous loss for me and Trevor’s family and friends that he is no longer with us. It has hit me very hard as Trevor was, and always will be, my best friend. We shared so many adventures together and it was a pleasure and an absolute privilege to have him as a friend over the years. As well as enjoying hours of training with him, I was lucky enough to enjoy his close friendship off the mat. It wasn’t obvious to most, but Trevor had a great sense of adventure and it makes me smile when I think of the things we did together. Like the time I bought an old mustard-coloured Sherpa Van with a pop-up roof, and we excitedly made plans to drive down through Africa to Cape Town! Sadly, Stan the Van wasn’t up to the trip (it only cost me £500!) and we only made it as far as south Morocco. Lots of adventures on the way though, but even Trevor’s skill with anything mechanical couldn’t sort out Stanley’s problems. We limped home, laughing and giggling all the way with Trevor sporting a hair cut which I did myself using clippers plugged into a generator we took as part of our gear. Or the time we decided to climb Snowdon, off-season, in our jeans - not having a clue about mountain climbing. We’d nearly lost our tent in the wind the night before and we were both tired from lack of sleep but, after waking ourselves up with a refreshing wash in a mountain stream, up we went, not bothering with any of the accepted routes. Disaster! We got lost near the top, spotted a path some 200 feet below us and had to inch ourselves, on our backsides, slowly down an steep rock face, clinging on to every odd tuft of grass to keep in control. We were both scared and upset but we had a laugh about it afterwards in 'Pete’s Eats' in Llanberis, which subsequently had, and may still have, a photo of Trevor washing his hair in a mountain lake. For your information, we did make it to the top that day. I could go on and on about our special times together, and when Trevor made the decision to go to Thailand, I rang him every day on my way to work. Now, when I get to Clapham Junction where I change trains, those nine minutes between 8.32 and 8.43 are completely empty and sad. Nine minutes never seemed long enough when I had to finish the call - now it’s the longest nine minutes of my working day. We shared many years of a close friendship. Trevor was always there for me - and, I’m sure, for others, too. He was great company, always ready to listen, never judgemental and a truly special person He leaves behind so many people who thought the world of him, but please let me assure you all: His journey didn’t stop at Thailand, he’s still going strong somewhere - quietly and confidently - and I know that, someday, we’ll meet up again and continue our adventures together. God Bless you Trevor and thank you for your friendship. Peter Robinson To all at Bodakan From Sam Hughes I would like to say what a lovely tribute to Dad aka Trevor it means a lot that you all have done that for him and I know that it will mean a lot to him to. He held you all in his heart and thought the world of you all and he (and myself) have some fantastic memory's from his Bodakan days that he still always talked about even going back to the old "strides" days you all played an important part of dads life and we all really appreciate this tribute. Many Thanks Sam

Mijn zoon Daniel kennis laten maken met zijn eerste les. EEN KLEINE VECHTSPORTGESCHIEDENIS De felheid van de Japanse krijger en zijn vechtkunsten hebben westerlingen gefascineerd sinds het Westen meer dan 450 jaar geleden met HEN in contact kwam. Het was echter pas aan het einde van de negentiende en het begin van de twintigste eeuw dat westerlingen daadwerkelijk een van de Japanse krijgskunsten begonnen te beoefenen. JUJITSU was een van de eersten, misschien zelfs de allereerste van deze kunsten die in het Westen werd onderwezen en het duurde niet lang voordat Kano Jigoro's nieuwe kunst en sport van JUDO snel populair begon te worden in Japan en een aantal JUJITSU-beoefenaars, aangemoedigd door hun instructeurs, stapten ze over op Kano's JUDO, die, hoewel gebaseerd op de basismethoden van oudere jujitsu-scholen, destijds als een meer "wetenschappelijk gestructureerd systeem" werd beschouwd. Tegelijkertijd gingen andere westerse JUJITSU-dojo's hun eigen weg, door westerse ideeën in hun systemen op te nemen en zo de basis te leggen voor enkele van de moderne jujitsu-stijlen die we tegenwoordig zien. Zelfs enkele van de oudste dojo's in Europa werden gedwongen over te stappen op het modernere en populaire judo om te overleven. Dit is wat er ook gebeurde met onze Kodokwan-dojo hier in Zambia, die in 1928 werd opgericht. Ten tijde van zijn oprichting was het de enige dojo die JUJITSU beoefende en rond de vroege jaren 1940 begon onze Kodokwan formele judopraktijk in zijn dojo op te nemen . De traditionele SAMURAI JUJITSU-scholen van weleer leerden niet alleen een verdedigende kunst, maar de leerplannen omvatten een zeer uitgebreide reeks tactieken, waardoor exponenten werden uitgerust om een grote verscheidenheid aan situaties het hoofd te bieden. Dit staat in schril contrast met de technieken die worden gebruikt in moderne JUDO-competities, bijvoorbeeld klassieke jiu-jitsu-technieken zijn niet ontworpen om punten te scoren, maar om effectief te zijn om iemands overlevingskans te vergroten, waardoor een tegenstander minimale kans krijgt om in de tegenaanval te gaan. De worpen werden zo uitgevoerd dat de strijder een of meer ledematen van een tegenstander kon breken alvorens hem te werpen, meestal nadat de tegenstander was aangevallen met atemi of body strikes. Toen de tegenstander door de lucht vloog, werd hij plotseling zo naar beneden getrokken dat hij onder optimale omstandigheden zijn nek zou breken, of op zijn minst ernstig zijn ruggengraat zou verwonden. Er was geen ruimte voor fouten op het slagveld wanneer je tegenover een tegenstander stond die betrokken was bij COMBAT JUJITSU en er waren geen regels of verboden technieken in de strijd. Samurai op het slagveld bezig met "Yori Kumi-Uchi" [worstelen] gekleed in harnas, vereisten supersnelle reflexen en het grootste zelfvertrouwen in hun techniek. "Zanshin" was op zijn hoogtepunt in deze overlevingssituatie, want zelfs de kleinste fout, een onevenwichtige houding of concentratieverlies kan de dood tot gevolg hebben. Het gebruik van Yori Kumi-Uchi was essentieel voor effectief worstelen in harnassen, want hierdoor ontwikkelde de krijger het evenwicht, de hefboomwerking en de mobiliteit waarmee beide zijn positie konden behouden, waardoor hij Atemi of Kansetsu-waza kon gebruiken om een ledemaat te breken en zijn vijand naar de grond, trek dan zijn korte mes en steek het in zijn tegenstander. Hiervoor werd een speciaal mes, "Yori-doshi", op de rechterheup gedragen. Om voor de hand liggende redenen zijn deze technieken verboden in de moderne sport van JUDO en zelfs in moderne JUJITSU. Bij JUDO, waar de veiligheid van iemands partner in training of competitie een zeer belangrijk punt is, worden worpen zoals "Ippon-seoi-nage" [eenarmige schouderworp] toegepast met de arm van Uke [ontvanger van de kracht) in de Junte-positie, voor meer veiligheid. Een belangrijk kenmerk van klassieke jiujitsu is juist dat veel worpen worden gestart met de arm van uke in gyakute-positie. Er zijn ook enkele soorten worpen in KLASSIEKE JUJITSU waarbij beide armen van Uke zijn vergrendeld in de Gyakute-positie, wat het veel gevaarlijker maakt omdat het Ukemi [defensieve maatregelen, zoals break-falling] moeilijker maakt, in feite wanneer de technieken correct uitgevoerd, wordt ukemi bijna onmogelijk. Aangezien de KLASSIEKE VECHTSKUNSTENAAR niet werd beschermd door regels in gevechten, had hij zeer grondige kennis nodig van het ontsnappen en het gebruiken van Ukemi om worpen te overleven die werden toegepast met de bedoeling om te verminken in plaats van een punt te scoren. Men moet zich echter realiseren dat wanneer een worp correct wordt uitgevoerd, met de bedoeling en snelheid om te verminken of zelfs te doden, Ukemi cam erg moeilijk is. Daarom was het, indien mogelijk, beter om te ontsnappen met behulp van veel verschillende technieken, net voordat ze worden gegooid, waarbij sommige van deze technieken van zeer extreme aard zijn, zelfs bereid zijn om een hand of elleboog op te offeren of een schouder ontwrichten, gewoon om weg te komen van gegooid worden, niet zoals SPORTJUDO, waar gegooid worden gewoon betekent dat je een punt verliest. Onnodig te zeggen dat sommige JUJITAU RYUHA zich specialiseerden in het uitrusten van exponenten om worpen te ontsnappen net voordat de acties werden gestart. In TRADITIONELE JUJITSU bestond er niet zoiets als een "verboden beweging", tactieken die gebruikt konden worden waren en zijn: - grappling (kumi), worp (nage), plus technieken om het negatieve effect van een worp te beperken, terughoudendheid (osae ), de gewrichten vergrendelen (kansetsu-waza), choqueren (shime-waza), de vitale punten van het lichaam aanvallen (kyusho-waza), body strikes (atemi), schoppen (keri), stoten (tsuki) en slaan ( uchi)- Ik heb de eer en het voorrecht gehad om deze Koryu-Ryha Sensei hun JUJITSU te zien demonstreren in Kyoto City, op de Kyoto-shi Koryu Bujitsu Enbukai [THE Kyoto City Traditional Martial Arts Demonstration Meeting), waar verschillende Koryu Bujitsu-scholen uit heel Japan samenkomen om hun vaardigheden te demonstreren. Het is echt verbazingwekkend om te zien hoe deze oude JUJITSU SENSEI elk rondgooien en ukemi doen op de harde grenen houten vloeren, zonder Tatami-matten! Ik had zelfs de zeldzame kans om een tijdje te trainen onder Sensei Arao 5e dan, uit Tondabayashi, Osaka City, die op dat moment meer dan 60 jaar oud was. SENSEI ARAO is een BUDO-MASTER IN TOMIKI AIKIDO EN DAITO-RYU JUJITSU waar hij oefende in de Tennoji Aikikan in het centrum van Osaka. Tot slot wil ik op dit moment ook alle Sensei, Senpai en Kohai in Takatsuki-shi, Tondabayashi-shi Shimin Taiku-kan Budo Dojo in Osaka bedanken voor het verdragen van deze "Zambiaanse kara hen na no Gaijin" (vreemde buitenlander uit Zambia) al die jaren. (c) Jonathan Kruger 22011 - Shihan Kodokwan Judo Jujitsu Zambia KODOKWAN DOJO ZAMBIA Ik begon Judo en Jujitsu onder mijn overleden vader John Kruger 5e Dan Kodokwan Jujitsu en 2e Judo IJF en Kancho Joe Grant Grierson 10e Dan Kodokwan Jujitsu en oprichter, Fr Jude McKenna 8e Dan Judo. En Hiromitsu Umino 2e Dan Kodokan Judo en Toshinori Arao Sensei 5e Dan Aiki Jujitsu. Ik ben 35 jaar betrokken geweest bij judo en jujutsu en heb zeven jaar in Osaka, Japan getraind, terwijl ik daar als christelijke missionaris werkte. Ik werk met meer dan honderd studenten, voornamelijk uit kansarme jongeren en wezen in onze gemeenschap hier in Kitwe, Zambia Kodokwan Judo & Jujitsu Club Aan de oevers van de Kafue-rivier, Kitwe, Zambia Postbus 22293, Kitwe, ZAMBIA. Afrika. Jonathan Kruger, judojonathan1987@gmail.com Broeder Jude McKenna 7e Dan met John Kruger 6e Dan De Kodokwan Judo Club meisjes kampioenen met Jonathan De hele club

Taking care of ourselves, our families, our friends and our communities has never been more important in our lives, as we struggle with the everyday reality of what is happening around us, to us and to many whom we know. "Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage." Lao Tzu We wish you whatever you wish for yourselves in the New Year of 2024 and we hope we can inspire you to keep head, heart and soul together for the benefit of those around you. "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall". Confucius

PETER BUSH My initial involvement in the martial arts started in August 1958 when I was 7. My Father enrolled me in the Ladysmith Health & Strength Club Gymnasium situated at 37 Keate Street, Ladysmith, Natal, South Africa, to learn Judo. In 1960 after I had just attained my junior 6th Kyu (green) belt, my Father was transferred to Durban. I never continued practicing judo in Durban and it wasn’t until 1971 that I reconnected with the martial arts. At that time I was working for the Department of Justice, Durban, having just completed my compulsory one year of military service. The chief financial officer, “Hank” (Herman) van Niekerk “Sensei Van” invited me to train at Budokan, Russell Street Dojo. On my first day there I was introduced to Sensei Ray Ryan, Sempei Vic Sykes, Sempei John Sinden and two junior black belts, Alan Haig and Alan Davies. Whilst with Budokan Russell Street, I attained the grade of green belt (6th Kyu). In January 1974 I enrolled at university to start a Bachelor of Arts degree. Because of my studies I was having difficulties attending training and almost stopped karate, however, I fortuitously ran into John Reece (3rd Dan Kodokwai) who was training the Natal University Karate Club. This was a branch of Kodokwai (JKA) which John ran together with Phil Mumford. I knew John from Grosvenor Boys High School where we went to school. He invited me to train at the University club where I had the pleasure of training under Sensei Robby Ferrier. I trained with Kodokwai from 1974 to 1976 eventually attaining my blue belt (5th Kyu). I represented the university in several annual inter varsity karate championships from 1976 to 1980. In 1976 I happened to bump into Sensei Vic Sykes. He had opened his own dojo called Ninja SA a club which he had started with Albie Frazer. Sensei Vic invited me to join Ninja SA. I was honoured to do so. On 13th March 1976 I was graded to Second Brown belt (2nd Kyu). Later in March of 1976 I travelled to the UK and whilst living in London trained with Sensei Keinosuke Enoeda, (9th Dan) until I returned to Durban. I then carried on training at Ninja SA and on 19th June 1976 I was graded to First Brown (1st Kyu). In 1978 as a 1st Kyu brown belt I won the South African Karate Association All Styles Kumite Championships brown belt division. In 1979 I was graded to Shodan together with Hennie van der Merwe, Mickey Scofield, Alan Haigh and Alan Davies. Our grading panel consisted of among others, Ray Ryan, Derrick Wridgeway, Larry Foster and Vic Sykes. In November 1980 I married and moved to Matubatuba where I ran my own dojo affiliated to Budokan. I was transferred to Darnall and opened a dojo there as well, also affiliated to Budokan. On 8th October 1983 was graded to Nidan. In 1984 I returned to Durban and continued to train with Budokan both in Durban and Westville. In 1984 and 1985 I took part in Springbok trials and although selected, never actually got the opportunity to earn my Springbok Colours. South Africa was excluded from international sport because of apartheid. In the years that followed a number of competitions were held throughout South Africa. These were sponsored by Sportsman’s larger and although I achieved some success in kumite no national recognition resulted from these tournaments. In 1989 I was graded to Sandan. Sadly this was the last grading attended by Sensei Ray Ryan who died shortly after. At the 1989 grading Terry Bosch was appointed as head of Budokan SA by Ray Ryan. Terry’s gym in Umbilo then became Budokan Hombo Dojo. I continued to train with Sensei Terry until March 2008 when I moved to the United Kingdom. During my karate career I have had the pleasure of training under Sensei Keinosuke Enoeda, Sensei Shigeru Kimura, Sensei Chojiro Tani, Sensei Yashitatsu Fukawa (Kendo) and Sensei Hasui Sasaki (Kendo). Sensei Hasui Sasaki was the head of the Kyoto Riot police and was invited to Durban by Sensei Ray Ryan. In 2003 I became an Advocate (Barrister) and a member of the Society of Advocates of KwaZulu Natal. I continued to train with Sensei Terry Bosch in Umbilo and with Sensei Vic Sykes in Hillcrest. In 2008 I moved to the United Kingdom where I was called to the Bar as a member of the Honorable Society of the Inner Temple. I digress to mention that when leaving for the UK in 1976, Sensei Ray Ryan had urged me to contact Sensei David Passmore whilst I was there, however, I could not find him. Fortuitously, I discovered that he was training in Lymington and visited him at Budokan UK dojo in around March of 2014. In February 2015 Sensei David Passmore “convinced” me to train with at the Budokan Lymington dojo. On 12th December 2015 I was graded to Godan (5th dan) and received the rank of Shihan. I have subsequently been given the rank of Renshi. 2018 and 2019 were wasted years because of the pandemic. I currently train at the Amazon Gym in Shropham, mostly doing kata and zazen. I have a Zen Garden at home where I practice zazen. I practice iaido at home primarily because I don’t like spectators around me when doing sword work. I remain an active member of Budokan UK as the Registrar and member of the Shihonkai.

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OUD SCHOOLHUIS LEINTHALL EARLS LEOMINSTER HEREFORDSHIRE HR6 9TR Disciplines KARATE - SHUKUKAI RYU AKIDO - TRADITIONEEL IAADO - MUSO SHINDEN RYU ZEN - SOTO SECT hoofdinstructeur DAVID PASSMORE 7 DAN KYOSHI ONZE AFstamming LEOMINSTER DOJO LIDMAATSCHAP INFORMATIE ZWARTE RIEM REGISTER KLEDING EN UITRUSTING Dojo leider KEITH MOLYNEUX 4 DAN SHIDOIN begon mijn vechtsportcarrière om mijn toen 8-jarige zoon aan te moedigen karate te gaan gebruiken. Ik was meteen verslaafd. Aanvankelijk trainde ik Wado Ryu Karate met een focus op competitie Kumite, evenals Urban Krav Maga. Na een periode van een paar jaar naderde ik mijn 2e kyu-beoordeling toen een toevallige ontmoeting met Sensei Passmore in de kleedkamers van het sportcentrum me kennis liet maken met Budokan. Een korte discussie over Alan Watts en Meditatie overtuigde me om mee te gaan en te zien waar Budokan over ging. De opname van Zazen in de syllabus was een grote aantrekkingskracht. Ik ben al mijn hele volwassen leven geïnteresseerd in meditatiepraktijken, het krijgen van een formele opleiding was de kers op de taart. Dus mijn eerste les was in de Zendo, niet in de Dojo. 2 dagen later, na 15 minuten in mijn eerste les op de mat, had ik me gerealiseerd dat dit zeker de club voor mij was. We hebben een grote syllabus, in het begin kan het ontmoedigend aanvoelen, in het begin voelen de disciplines zo ver uit elkaar, verschillend op fundamentele niveaus. Als je me in het verleden had gevraagd naar welke discipline ik de voorkeur had, zou ik waarschijnlijk van gedachten veranderen op basis van welke dag van de week je het vroeg. Maar naarmate de tijd vorderde, ben ik gaan beseffen dat het niet de individuele kunsten zijn die we beoefenen, de Karate, Aiki, Iai & Zazen zijn de vier muren die ons huis van Budo bouwen, die elkaar ondersteunen en een op zichzelf staande structuur vormen. Ik ontving mijn Shodan in 2011 onder Sensei Passmore, Nidan in 2013, Sandan in 2015, Yondan in 2019, sinds mijn Shodan heb ik geprobeerd de laarzen van elke klas te vullen met hard werken en nederigheid. Ik geloof dat de studie van traditionele vechtsporten ongeëvenaard is in het ontwikkelen van het holistische zelf en het begrijpen van jou, dat de krijgersdeugden die uit de beoefening voortkomen vandaag de dag net zo belangrijk zijn als ze ooit zijn geweest, en door toewijding, discipline en goede instructie kunnen we iets bereiken. Buiten Budokan ben ik een elektrisch ontwerper in de olie- en gasindustrie die gespecialiseerd is in explosieve omgevingen.

DEAL DOJO ROY ESTABROOK HAS NOW MOVED TO DEAL IN KENT WHERE HE IS TO OPEN A NEW BUDOKAN DOJO SOON. WE WILL BRING YOU NEWS OF THAT OF COURSE..... MEANWHILE HERE IS HIS AUTOBIOGRAPHY. My journey in the Japanese M artial Arts began in 1972, aged 18 when I enrolled in the Budokan UK Northolt Karate dojo run by Sensei David Passmore. At th at time there were two classes on a Tuesday and a Thursday evening in a school gym. I attended both of those. There were a lot of people interested in taking up Martial Arts so Sensei had to run two classes each night. One for beginners which ran for 90 minutes and one for Kyu grades which ran for two hours. We only practiced Karate in those early years, and my first grading certificate says Budo-ryu karate grade 6th kyu. I can remember registering on my first evening of training. Standing in a queue with Sandi Groom who was sitting by the entrance, taking names down. It was intimidating at first but I remember over all it was a welcoming atmosphere. Each class usually consisted of Kihon, Ippon Kumite and Kata. Sometimes the beginners class was run by Sandi Groom or Marion Tinkler. We didn't have a lot of female students so it was good to have these two formidable and pioneer women leading the class. By the time I reached my Shodan grading in 1977 , Aikido had become an intrinsic part of the practice. I took the grading with two other students, and we had to go through four preparation classes at the High Rocks dojo which was then the Hombu dojo. To say they were demanding would be a huge understatement but they did prepare us well for what was to come. We also had to write four short essays on different subjects relating to our practice. The memories of that day are as strong as ever and receiving my black belt from Sensei was a great moment. Under the technical direction of Sensei David Passmore, I became Chief Instructor at the King's College Dojo on the Strand in London. Around the same time, I was promoted to Chief Instructor of the Northolt dojo when it was relocated to a new home. The new premises at Northolt allowed us to have a mat down permanently as we were the sole user of the premises. It also had an area outside where we could practice in the summer months. Instructing at two dojos meant that I was teaching five sessions a week thus finessing my teaching skills and style. I would also attend the Sunday training class that Sensei held at the High Rocks dojo. The King's College Dojo expanded very quickly. The classes were on a Wednesday evening from 7pm to 9pm, and Saturday Morning from 11am to 1pm. We were the only Martial Arts club at the college then, and interest was high. We often had up to fifty beginner students training. Sensei would come to teach once a month at the Saturday morning class. We held Gashkyu at King's College on a regular basis under his guidance, usually to combine with Gradings. It was at the Christmas Gashkyu on the 6th December 1980 that I was proud to receive my Nidan grade. The first time that Sensei had awarded that prestigious grade. A few years later, the Northolt dojo closed for land redevelopment and I took this opportunity to open a new dojo in Edgware. Eventually the Edgware dojo changed venue to Bounds Green where Roger Tym was the instructor. I moved to Cambridgeshire where I would continue to teach. It was a time of tremendous growth in Budokan, and for myself as I was able to guide and teach Kyu grades through to their Shodan. During this period, our Gashkyu were held at the National Sports centre in Crystal Palace. They consisted of two day residential seminars on weekends. The Sunday Morning class started with Shinkantaza at 7am before breakfast. Despite the raucous traditional party on the Saturday evening, most students would attend the Zazen. Sensei would invite guest instructors to teach on different sections on the mat. Sensei Vic Cook came and taught one memorable Iaido class. It was at a Gashkyu at Crystal Palace in April of 1982 that I was granted my Sandan. Sensei David Passmore always encouraged his students to expand their knowledge of the Martial Arts and I attended Aikido courses taught by different Sensei. These included Sensei Saito , Sensei Tamura, Sensei Tomita, and Sensei Minoru Kanetsuka when he was invited to our club for a two-day course. It was a very intensive weekend and I think I've still got a right shoulder injury to remember him by. For the first two hours of the opening session, he concentrated on my favourite Suwariwaza ikkyo before we went through the remaining Katame Waza. In 1991, I received a personal invitation from Master Minoru Mochizuki, founder of his own school of Martial Arts, the Yoseikan Budo. I had been writing to him for advice on matters relating to classical bu-jutsu so I gratefully accepted that invitation to train at his Hombu Dojo in Shizuoka, Japan. Minoru Mochizuki had been Uchi-deshi to Jigoro Kano and to Morihei Ueshiba as well as studying with Gichen Funakoshi. Only two people ever received a Menkyo Kaiden from O'Sensei Morihei Ueshiba: Kenji Tomiki and Minoru Mochizuki. The Yoseikan school's training curriculum was similar to that of Budokan: to practice more than one Martial Art and therefore remain open-minded in your development. I was going to represent Budokan so I felt compelled to intensify my training prior to my travelling to Japan. I stayed at the Yoseikan Hombu Dojo for four weeks and trained relentlessly every single day in order to gain as much understanding as I could from this great teacher. The Dojo operated daily, with Aikido on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Thursday evening was free practice. The Aikido nights always included Karate training. Each session began with the punch bag when a variety of punches and strikes with the hands and elbows were practiced, followed by a full range of kicking techniques. What separates Yoseikan Aiki from other schools is the use of Sutemi Waza [sacrifice throws]. I had never practiced this before and found that this judo influence helped my understanding of Aikido. Just as Jujitsu-influenced Karate increased my own understanding of Karate. I would often practice in the afternoon on my own. I particularly enjoyed using the Dojo's Makiwara. I was told by one of the Master's Uchi-Deshi that he was happy with my progress. This level of commitment led me to be invited back but sadly I could not return. In my work as a Director of Photography, I travelled extensively. I was fortunate enough to visit our Budokan dojo in Bahrain where Mahmoud Fahkro had his club. He kindly asked me to teach some classes and was particularly interested in me leading a kata class. I practiced some T'ai Chi ch'uan in Hong Kong. Our local production fixer introduced me to a t'ai chi teacher who guided me through one t'ai chi form. I was very interested in the passive and active principles of the form and the breathing linked to the movement. I had to get up very early and train in a park before going to work. I was able to practice some Gojo ryu in Australia. I had attended a Gojo ryu classes at home in Ely and I had agreed with the instructor that I would teach him some Aikido in exchange of Gojo ryu Kata Shisochin . He gave me a letter of introduction to a dojo in Sydney where I was able to train on my visit. I was awarded my Yondan on the 21st November 1987 at a Gashkyu in Wadhurst. The same hall that I had achieved my Shodan. I have always considered the martial Art studied within Budokan to be of the highest quality and when Kyoshi asked me to be on the Shihankai, I was truly honoured to be involved. I hope my experience can be of benefit as we continue to diligently study on our chosen path. One of the most treasured memories I have is being able to do some Zazen at Sigiriya rock in SriLanka - a place of Buddhist retreat and meditation for as far back as the 3rd century BC. Budokan is the only Martial Arts organisation that I know of that includes Zazen as part of its programme. Studying the Martial Arts has had a major influence on my life, and with the formal introduction of Zazen into the training syllabus back in the 1980's perhaps the biggest influence of all.

IAN CARD So very sad to hear of the passing of Ian Card from cancer. Here is a picture we have of him taking a class at the notorious but much loved High Rocks Dojo near Tunbridge Wells in 1980. Hello Sensei Just a few words I've put together about Ian who would have been celebrating his 70th Birthday today.....27 June 2020. Hope all is going well with you and the club Best wishes Smudger We started training together at the TA hall in St Johns Road Tunbridge Wells 52 years ago It was hard Karate. Ali was on hand to take the money and to take the splinters out of our feet! We went to various locations to train over the years. One time we were training in London where we both got a lift with all the mats in a transit van we had a hard training session with free fighting Ian caught Ken so hard it broke his sternum after training we went to the pub had a few pints of fullers and then home in the van with Ken who kept telling us not to make him laugh as it hurt Ken made a quick recovery and was back training with us. Ian went to train in other areas enjoying kickboxing, boxing & jujitsu, he was also a bouncer at a night club for a while. But his heart belonged to Budokan. I fought him, I fought with him, I had a good drink with him many times he was my best friend. Your old mate Smudger.... Ian with his soulmate Frances.

THE BUDOKAN SHIHANKAI All activities that take place within Budokan are managed and operated by its Shihankai. A small group of experienced people, some of whom really do back a very long way indeed. They are all tasked with various responsibilities, ensuring that the technical, educational and organisational standards set by Budokan in all of its operations and entitlements, continue to be at the forefront of its thinking and planning now and for the future of Budokan. The new Budokan Kamiza for all members of the Shihankai and other Teachers and instructors to use in their Dojo. David Passmore FOUNDER HEAD OF DISCIPLINES AND TECHNICAL PANE L MEMBER OF ACCREDITATION PANEL EDITOR, PUBLISHER AND SITE BUILDER OF THIS SITE david@budokanworld.com READ HI BIO Peter Bush DEPUTY HEAD SHIHANKAI MEMBER OF ACCREDITATION PANEL bush.peter@sky.com READ HIS BIO Rob Rohrey MEMBER OF ACCREDITA TION PANEL www.budokan-netherlands.nl rob@budokan-netherlands.nl READ HIS BIO Roy Estabrook MEMBER OF ACCREDITATION PANEL royestabrookcam@aol.com READ HIS BIO Katy Passmore ASSISTANT PUBLISHER AND GRAPHIC DESIGN Darren Waghorne MEMBER OF DISCIPLINES AND TECHNICAL PANEL darrenwaghorne@yahoo.co.uk READ HIS BIO M ike Clapham MEMBER OF DISCIPLINES AND TECHNICAL PANEL michael_clapham@hotmail.co.uk READ HIS BIO Keith Molyneux spungwort@hotmail.co.uk READ HIS BIO Joe Bracone joebracone@yahoo.com READ HIS BIO

Zen is beschreven als a speciaal onderwijs zonder geschriften, voorbij woorden en letters, wijzend op de geest-essentie van ons wezen, direct in iemands natuur kijken, verlichting bereiken. Zen is geen sekte, maar een ervaring. Het is de beoefening van zelfonderzoek door middel van meditatie om je ware aard te realiseren, met veronachtzaming van formalisme, met nadruk op zelfdiscipline en eenvoud van leven. De zen-geest is niet alleen vrede en begrip gaan betekenen maar toewijding aan kunst en werk, de rijke ontplooiing van tevredenheid, de deur openen naar inzicht, de uitdrukking van aangeboren schoonheid en de ongrijpbare charme van onvolledigheid. Het is gezegd, dat als je zen in je leven hebt, je hebt geen angst, geen twijfel, geen onnodig verlangen en geen extreme emotie. Noch onliberale attitudes noch egoïstische acties storen je. U dient de mensheid nederig, je aanwezigheid in deze wereld vervullen met liefdevolle vriendelijkheid en je heengaan observeren als een bloemblad dat van een bloem valt. Sereen, je geniet van het leven in zalige rust. Dat is de geest van Zen. Zen studeren, de bloei van de natuur, is geen gemakkelijke taak. Geparafraseerd uit Zen Flesh, Zen Bones door Paul Reps