Hello Everyone! We are back from Japan! Check back here in the next few days for some additions to our trip pages, as well as the rest of the content I was unable to post while there. But for today, here is the Quote of the Day: “There is nothing impossible to him who will…
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Kyoto, Japan – Part 5
Today we had some free time in the morning to visit Kiyomizu Dera temple, after some souvenir shopping and a quick lunch, we headed back to the hotel to change and get ready for our first official dinner for the opening ceremony for the 5th World Butokusai. Pictures during official events are prohibited, so…
Kyoto, Japan – Part 4
Our next day in Kyoto had another small chunk of free time after breakfast. A small group of us walked some of the ‘Philosopher’s Path’ north up towards the Silver Pavilion. It was a great experience to witness some of the zen preparation techniques of the hand groomed gardens and rock trails masterly crafted and cared…
Kyoto, Japan – Part 3
Today was a long and tiring, but great day! We started out the morning with group breakfast, then a short walk over to the Heian Jingu Shrine for a quick visit before we started our first day of official seminar classes in the Kyoto Budo Centre. We had members from the Hombu board and other…
Kyoto, Japan – Part 2
Our first full day in Kyoto started off with a beautiful and welcoming sunrise as we moved onto our group breakfast with all attending DNBK members staying at our hotel for the duration of the trip. We met some great new people and got a chance to see some old friends as we conversed throughout…
Kyoto, Japan – Part 1
Hi everyone, here is the first of hopefully many updates of our trip to Kyoto, Japan from April 23rd to May 4th, 2016. This morning’s (our time in Japan) update is the departure pictures from Kingston, look forward to some more updates later this evening. Kyle
Thursday Pics of the Week
Thursday Pics of the Week: Our Canadian Delegation from the 2012 World Butoku Sai in Kyoto, Japan. Looking forward to our 2016 trip this weekend!! Bonus pic: Hanshi Tallack receiving a recognition award for his years of service to the DNBK. Look for lots of pictures from our upcoming trip when we return in May!!
Web Wednesday
Web Wednesday: A wonderful article about the Shoren-in Temple, one of the places we will be visiting on our trip to japan! http://www.intercontinentalgardener.com/2013/05/a-moment-at-shoren-in-temple.html
Tuesday Quote of the Day
Tuesday Quote of the Day: “You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.” – Rabindranath Tagore Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/r/rabindrana383735.html
Monday Weekly Update
Monday Weekly Update: It’s finally here! Our team of 20 students and instructors that have been working hard and preparing these past six months leave THIS SATURDAY for Japan! Some of the travellers will return Sunday May 1st, and some others will be enjoying an extended stay until Wednesday May 4th. We aren’t sure how…
Thursday Pic of the Week
Thursday Pic of the Week: Another beautiful view of Kyoto, Japan. We can’t wait until next weekend once we are there!!
Web Wednesday
Web Wednesday: A great read if you have the time. https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-art-and-the-way/goju-ryu-interrupted/1000421860026030 (Article credit to Robert Hunt – The Art and the Way – https://www.facebook.com/TheArtAndTheWay/) — The Karate Tapestry Part 21 By Robert Hunt We think of Goju Ryu as an “unfinished” style. But why so, asks Jon Crain, a fellow traveler? It’s a great question, one…
