Tokushikai Inside Look

The goal of the “In-Depth Look” series of videos is to explore these subjects in more detail — examining the relevance, efficacy, and methods of incorporating these work and life experiences into budo practice, budo teaching, and community building. 

In this episode, Andy Watson and I continue our conversation around "Control & Calibration" (C&C) theory for approaching Iaido practice.  To learn more, go to the Ryoshinkan website: https://www.ryoshinkan.org/cc 

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Markus Frey is from Helsinki, Finland, and has been training for over 30 years. He holds the rank of Kyoshi 7-Dan, was a member of the Finnish National Team as participant and coach, and is currently preparing for the 8-Dan test when the pandemic has sufficiently reduced to allow for travel to Japan.

In this fascinating conversation, we speak about his start in Kendo, the similarities in mindset and reinforcing benefits of budo and other creative/professional practices. 

We speak about international travel, the global community, and transitioning into a leadership role.

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Monia is from Bologna, Italy and has been practicing for over 11 years. She holds the rank of 4-Dan in Iaido and 3-Dan in Jodo.

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Juandiego Fonseca Quito, Ecuador and has been training for over 16 years, during which time he studied and lived in Japan for 6 years, where he participated in a Kendo World Cup, and worked on a series of Budo documentary films.

Juandiego holds the rank of 3dan in Kendo and 4dan in Kyudo, and is the founding director of the Ecuadorian Kyudo Association.

In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore Juandiego’s journey in budo, ripe with ups and downs, including his involvement in several Empty Mind Films projects, and the days in Sendai during the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami. 

Looking towards the future, we talk about ways of improving communication in Budo, and how Juandiego is approaching the subject of making Budo content be more accessible for people all over the world, regardless of their mother language and where they practice Budo.

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Juandiego Fonseca Quito, Ecuador and has been training for over 16 years, during which time he studied and lived in Japan for 6 years, where he participated in a Kendo World Cup, and worked on a series of Budo documentary films.

Juandiego holds the rank of 3dan in Kendo and 4dan in Kyudo, and is the founding director of the Ecuadorian Kyudo Association.

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Café Geiko is an interview program developed by Santiago and Kendo Uniandes as a space to meet and connect with the international kendo community.

The project started at the beginning of the pandemic with a single test season of 6 episodes, and through hard work of the organizers and the generosity of the guests, is now in the midst of its 6th season.

In this stimulating conversation, we talk about the similarities and differences in how we approach our interview shows, and share some of the behind the scenes work that goes into make these possible.

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Kostyantyn Stryzhychenko is from Kharkiv, Ukraine, and has been training for over 20 years, and has been the President of the Ukrainian Kendo Federation since 2008. 

Kostyantyn holds the ranks of 5-Dan in Kendo and 2-Dan in Naginata, and is a Professor at the University of Customs and Finance

In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about his start in Kendo, and the experiences and lessons he’s gained from practice and relationships over the years.

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Tim Macmillan is originally from England, and now living in La Honda, California, USA. He holds the rank of 5-dan in Kyudo, and is the Vice President of the Redwood Kyudojo. 

In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about starting Kyudo in the UK then moving to Japan on a whim. Tim takes us on a bit of a behind the scenes look at the training of Yabusame and Ogasawara Ryu, and how to overcome a near debilitating medical condition to regain a high level in budo.

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Sean “Hiro” Ow Yong is from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and has been training for over 7 years.

Hiro Ow Yong holds the rank of 2nd Dan and was accepted into the special budo program at the International Budo University in 2019; one of few who participated over the age of 30. 

Due to the COVID pandemic accommodations had to be made, and in this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about his experiences in both Malaysia and Japan.

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Douglas Tong is from Orangeville, Canada, and has been teaching kenjutsu since returning from Japan in 1994 at Tokumeikan.

He now continues his studies under Mutoh Sensei’s successor, Master Yasushi Kajitsuka, the 11th soke of Yagyu Shingan Ryu Taijutsu (Edo-Line) and 3rd shihan of the Ohtsubo Branch of Yagyu Shinkage Ryu. 

In his professional life, Mr. Tong has a Master’s Degree in Education. He taught overseas for many years in Japan. When he returned to Canada, he was employed as a lecturer and course instructor in the Department of Applied Linguistics at Brock University. He is currently a public schoolteacher with the Peel District School Board, the second largest school board in Canada. All in all, he has 30+ years teaching experience (20 years in public school teaching, 5 years at Brock University, and 5 years overseas).

An experienced Master Teacher, Mr. Tong has served for years as an Associate Teacher (mentor) for many Teacher-Candidates (interns), mentoring and instructing young teachers who are just entering the profession. Mr. Tong is also dedicated to making a difference in the schools that he works in, serving in various administrative committees to do with staffing, culture and climate, and leadership. He is furthermore dedicated to improving the lives of the teachers he works with. Serving as Union Steward at his school, he safeguards the rights of, mediates for, and counsels teachers. Finally, Mr. Tong is a member of the Ontario College of Teachers in good standing.

Mr. Tong is the leader of the official study group (keiko-kai) for the Ohtsubo Branch in Canada under Master Kajitsuka.

In his' words:

“Kenjutsu (Japanese sword-fighting) is endlessly fascinating. Whether you are fighting with two swords, have only a short sword, fighting against a naginata or a spear, dueling sword versus sword, or even trying to survive when you have only your bare hands against an opponent wielding a sword (“muto” – the famous theory of No-Sword), there is always something to learn: about the weapon, the tactics, the psychological mindset, the style’s particular approach, or even about yourself. These moments of realization, these sudden epiphanies. That is the real beauty of the art.”

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Esteban‌ ‌Hernandez‌ ‌Estrada‌ ‌is‌ ‌from‌ ‌Medellin‌ ‌City,‌ ‌Colombia,‌ ‌and‌ ‌oversees‌ ‌Ken‌ ‌Zen‌ ‌Dojo‌ ‌Colombia.‌ ‌ ‌

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He‌ ‌has‌ ‌Kendo‌ ‌5-Dan‌ ‌and‌ ‌Iaido‌ ‌3-Dan‌ ‌and‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ ‌graduate‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌International‌ ‌Budo‌ ‌University‌ ‌where‌ ‌he‌ ‌learned‌ ‌many‌ ‌

life‌ ‌lessons.‌ ‌ ‌

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Esteban‌ ‌has‌ ‌so‌ ‌many‌ ‌amazing‌ ‌stories‌ ‌to‌ ‌share,‌ ‌that‌ ‌this‌ ‌interview‌ ‌had‌ ‌to‌ ‌be‌ ‌conducted‌ ‌in‌ ‌two‌ ‌parts.‌ ‌In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌

we‌ ‌discuss‌ ‌starting‌ ‌Kendo‌ ‌in‌ ‌most‌ ‌dangerous‌ ‌city‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌world,‌ ‌connecting‌ ‌with‌ ‌Ken‌ ‌Zen‌ ‌Dojo‌ ‌in‌ ‌New‌ ‌York‌ ‌City,‌ ‌

going‌ ‌to‌ ‌the‌ ‌US‌ ‌and‌ ‌facing‌ ‌the‌ ‌Columbian‌ ‌Stereotype,‌ ‌Hosting‌ ‌the‌ ‌CLAK‌ ‌Championships‌ ‌and‌ ‌convincing‌ ‌Jaica‌ ‌to‌ ‌

allow‌ ‌Japanese‌ ‌citizens‌ ‌to‌ ‌help,‌ ‌and‌ ‌how‌ ‌difficult‌ ‌it‌ ‌is‌ ‌to‌ ‌find‌ ‌a‌ ‌partner‌ ‌that‌ ‌understands‌ ‌and‌ ‌is‌ ‌ok‌ ‌with‌ ‌the‌ ‌“Kendo‌ ‌

baka”‌ ‌

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Kenneth Morgan is from Toronto, Canada, has been living in China for the past 6-years, and has been practicing for over two decades. 

He holds the rank of Jodo 5-Dan and Iaido 4-Dan, and assists instruction at a CKOU dojo in Beijing.

In this wide-ranging conversation we dive into the discipline and technical benefits of lifting, and about travelling the world and continuing budo practice in areas of varying maturity. This was a fascinating exploration of differences in cultures, government structures, and the need for patience and resilience in continuing a practice that you love.

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Otsuka Ryunosuke is from Munich, Germany, and has been training for over 13 years, during which time he became the 7th generation soke of the Hokushin Itto-ryu Hyoho.

Ryunosuke holds the rank of Dai-Mokuroku (Menkyo-Kaiden) of Hokushin Itto-ryu Hyoho, and in this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about starting down the koryu path, earning his place in the school through many obstacles, and the meaning of family.

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Eddy Devisse is originally from Montreal, Canada, and now living in Trinidad & Tobago.

Eddy has been training for over 30 years, during which time he’s competed and trained in over 10 countries before landing in T&T and establishing the Shoshin Kendo Dojo, and founding the Kendo Federation of Trinidad & Tobago.

He holds the rank of Kendo 5-Dan.

In this wide ranging conversation, we talk about his history in Kendo, moving to Japan and then USA, and about teaching and building an organization from scratch.

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Robert Stroud is from Boise, Idaho, USA, and has been training for over 40 years, during which time he’s been a board member of the All United States Kendo Federation and the Pacific Northwest Kendo Federation, the latter of which he held the position of Committee Chairman.

He’s also taken positions as the Coach of the Mexican Kendo National Team, and head instructor of the Obukan Kendo Club in Portland, Oregon, and now with the Idaho Kendo Club.

Stroud Sensei holds the rank of Kyoshi 7-Dan in Kendo, and more recently earned Renshi 6-Dan in Iaido.

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Sergio is originally from the Netherlands, now living in Aruba. He has been training for over 30 years and holds the rank of Renshi 7-Dan in Kendo.

In this wide-ranging conversation, we talked about Caribbean vs Dutch vs East Asian culture, Kendo Competition vs Philosophy, Integrating Family and Budo, and transitioning from practitioner to leader and teacher.

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Olivier Le Guen is originally from France, and currently living in Mexico. He’s been training for only a few years (3), during which time, and holds the rank of Ikkyu in Kendo (soon shodan) and shodan in Iaido (soon nidan!).

In this wide-ranging conversation, we talked about being an adult and starting (again) in Budo and how Olivier is approaching the practice and history of budo, especially kendo, iaido and naginata.

Olivier has produced many articles and videos that reveal the deep culture from which our arts originate. His personal academic website can be found at http://olivierleguen.free.fr

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Ivo van Roij  from Tilburg, The Netherlands and has been training for over 10 years, during which time he participated as a national team member at the European Kendo Championships.

He won the national championships and created not only a Kendojo, but Kyudojo and Iaidojo from scratch. Ivo holds the rank of 4dan Kendo, 2dan Iaido, 1dan Kyudo and 1kyu Naginata.

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The goal of the “In-Depth Look” series of videos is to explore these subjects in more detail — examining the relevance, efficacy, and methods of incorporating these work and life experiences into budo practice, budo teaching, and community building.

In this episode, we talk about breathing concepts and practices in Eastern Medicine, and explore how it integrates with Western knowledge of physiology and physical activity.

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Maria Peterson is from La Honda, California (or San Francisco, California), and has been training in Kyudo for over 26 years, during which time she was elected Director of the International Kyudo Federation, President of the American Kyudo Renmei, President of the Northern California Kyudo Federation, and she built the Redwood Kyudojo in La Honda, California and set it up as a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization for instruction and training in Japanese Archery. 

She got married in 2019 to Tim Macmillan, a fellow kyudoka who also practices Yabusame (horse archery). Maria holds the rank of Renshi Rokudan in Kyudo, Nihon tsugi-yubi license with the Ogasawara-Ryu, and Nidan in Aikido.

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The goal of the “In-Depth Look” series of videos is to explore these subjects in more detail — examining the relevance, efficacy, and methods of incorporating these work and life experiences into budo practice, budo teaching, and community building.

In this episode, we talk about the respiration of amphibians, and the fascinating diversity of species that each have different methods and abilities to capture oxygen and expel carbon dioxide. For those like me who haven't had exposure to these wonderful creatures since elementary school, this was a reminder of the wonders of nature that lies in our backyard.

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The goal of the “In-Depth Look” series of videos is to explore these subjects in more detail — examining the relevance, efficacy, and methods of incorporating these work and life experiences into budo practice, budo teaching, and community building.

In this episode, we discuss the many parallels between budo and the art of cooking - exploring concepts like patience, precision, repetition, vision, and many more -- all from the lens of specific dishes that Aurelien and Sida enjoy bringing to life.

This was definitely up there among my favourite podcast interviews so far, and look forward to exploring other side-interests that our global community of budoka have enjoyed mastery over in conjunction with their practice.

Aurlien was last seen in Episode #28 of this podcast, and Sida in Episode #34.

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Michael Lindsay (4th dan) and Shaw Furukawa (4th dan)​ co-lead the Tulsa Kendo Club in Oklahoma, USA. They are directly sponsored from the Shi Ku Kai Dojo (Kanagawa, Japan) under Abe Koki Sensei (6th dan) and Iwanami Yoshio Sensei (Kyoshi 7th dan). 

In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss their individual journeys in discovering kendo and the impact it has had on their lives. We talk about the importance of the community and giving back as a leadership responsibility, and about their first big tournament and major inflection points in their budo journey.

Check-out a published interview with Michael Lindsay at https://www.kendo-world.com/post/katsujinken-the-life-giving-sword

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The goal of the “In-Depth Look” series of videos is to explore these subjects in more detail — examining the relevance, efficacy, and methods of incorporating these work and life experiences into budo practice, budo teaching, and community building.

This episode with Dr. David Bird, we explore the unique physiology and breathing systems among birds, and the wonders of nature. His current pet project is to establish the Gray Jay as Canada’s National Bird. Please support this initiative by signing the Change.Org petition. Learn more about this amazing creature at https://www.canadajay.org/

In this fascinating conversation, we learn about:

• Bird Physiology
• The wonders of unidirectional breathing
• How different bird species have adaptations that fit their environment 

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Recently retired as an Emeritus Professor of Wildlife Biology and Director of the Avian Science and Conservation Centre of McGill University in Montreal, Quebec and now living on Vancouver Island, Dr. David Bird has published 200 peer-reviewed papers and supervised 50 graduate students on a wide range of wildlife themes, including endangered species, toxicology, captive propagation of birds of prey, human-wildlife conflicts, and today, the application of UAVs to wildlife research and conservation.

He has taught several university-level courses, including ornithology, wildlife conservation, ethology, and scientific communication. He has written and/or edited no less than ten books, the most recent ones being ‘Birds of Eastern Canada’ and ‘Birds of Western Canada’ in 2013.

Dr. Bird is a past-president of the Raptor Research Foundation Inc., past-president of the Society of Canadian Ornithologists, an elected Fellow of the American Ornithologists Union, a former member of the Board of Directors of the American Birding Association, an elected member representing Canada on the prestigious International Ornithological Committee, and recently, a member of the Board of Directors of Bird Studies Canada. He is the Founding Editor of a newly launched peer-reviewed publication, the Journal of Unmanned Vehicle Systems and sits on the board of Unmanned Systems Canada, an organization dedicated to the use of unmanned vehicles.

Besides his innumerable public lectures and radio and television appearances, Dr. Bird was also a regular columnist on birds for The Gazette of Montreal and continues to write regular columns on birds for Bird Watchers Digest magazine and Canadian Wildlife magazine. In 2013 the Canadian Wildlife Federation honoured him with the Roland Michener Award for Wildlife Conservation.  

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This episode with Sheena, we explore the sport of freediving, her journey from landlocked Alberta to the deepest parts of the ocean, and the mental and physical processes involved in being a master freediver.

Sheena is a continental and national recording holding Freediver, Apnea Total Master Instructor, and AIDA Instructor who has helped hundreds of students of all levels discover their aquatic potential. Strong and tireless in the water, she has also served as a primary safety diver during the 2017 AIDA World Depth Championships.

The 2018 Caribbean Cup International Freediving Competition was Sheena’s first foray into competitive freediving. During the Cup, she broke the long-standing Canadian national record in Free Immersion—twice! With big smiles and a lot of laughter, Sheena became the Female Overall Winner of the Cup.

This experience motivated Sheena to continue competing. To date, she has set five national records and one continental record in Free Immersion (FIM), two continental records in Constant Weight with a monofin (CWT), and one national record in Constant Weight with bi-fins (CWTB).

While she loves the challenge of diving deep, Sheena believes that freediving is firstly about enjoying your time underwater, be it on the line, in the pool, or on the reef, and she strives to share this mindset—and plenty of smiles—with fellow divers.

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This episode is Part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Cousin and Dr. Alfandari, as we continue to explore the physiological mechanics of breathing.

Helene Cousin, Ph.D and Dominique Alfandari, Ph.D both teach and conduct research at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in the Department of Veterinary & Animal Sciences. 

QUESTIONS COVERED:

1) What is the role of nose breathing when it comes to humidification, filtration, and warmth?

2) Is there an optimal timing for the length of inhale and exhale when breathing?

3) How does breathing impact weight gain and weight loss?

4) What is the nitric oxide impact on intubated people compared to healthy individuals?

5) How are plants and animals linked in a closed loop through breath?

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Marian Bartko and Adriana Nagyova are from Kosice [Ko.shi.tse], eastern Slovakia.

They both have been interested in martial arts since they were teenagers. If we count the years together they've been practicing martial arts it’s an astounding 66! In the last 16 years they’ve become passionate about iaido and jodo.

In 2008 they attended the European Iaido Championship for the first time and since then they slowly built up the Slovak iaido and then later jodo national teams. Through endurance, diligence and encouraging each other, they made their little country with their accomplishments visible in Europe.

Marian holds godan in iaido, the highest rank in Slovakia and Adriana yondan. They both achieved the rank of yondan in jodo.

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Christopher Wong is from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and has been training for over 20 years, during which time he’s competed as a member of the Malaysian National Team at the World Kendo Championships from 2000 (USA) - 2018 (Korea). Christopher currently holds the rank of 6-Dan Kendo.

In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about his initial discovery of kendo at a relatively older age, and how his prior sports experience in sports and dedication to practice helped him become national champion. We talk about his experiences representing Malaysia at multiple World Championships and the lessons and relationships he’s gained from participating.

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Franck Cengizalp from Paris, France, and has been training for over 50 years, and currently holds the rank of Iaido 5-Dan. 

Over the years, Franck has achieved the position of Champion and Vice-Champion of Europe and France on many occasions, as well as holds a responsibility as federal technical manager and national & International EKF referee.

In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about the many people in the budo community who he sees as positive role models and the positive experiences and lessons from competition. We talk about the philosophy of budo practice, of character building, and spirituality, and the joy of seeing others grow in their own journeys.

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The goal of the “In-Depth Look” series of videos is to explore these subjects in more detail — examining the relevance, efficacy, and methods of incorporating these work and life experiences into budo practice, budo teaching, and community building.

This episode with Nathalie Jaspar, we explore the importance of Breath in the discipline of Reiki.

Nathalie Jaspar is a Reiki master with over a decade of experience. She’s a graduate teacher from the International House of Reiki, led by world-renowned Reiki master Frans Stiene. She also trained with the Center for True Health, the International Center for Reiki, and with Reiki master Pamela Miles at the JCC Reiki Clinics in New York. 

To gain an even deeper understanding of Reiki practice, Nathalie went to Japan to practice Zen Buddhism at the Chokai-san International Zendo. She is the author of Reiki as a Spiritual Practice: an Illustrated Guide, available on Amazon in English, Spanish, French, and German. Nathalie has been invited to demonstrate Reiki practice at venues such as Soho House, the New York Jet’s Athletic Center, and Fashion Week. Her latest book, the Reiki Healing Handbook (Rockridge Press), is now available on Amazon.

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The goal of the “In-Depth Look” series of videos is to explore these subjects in more detail — examining the relevance, efficacy, and methods of incorporating these work and life experiences into budo practice, budo teaching, and community building.

Helene Cousin, Ph.D and Dominique Alfandari, Ph.D both teach and conduct research at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in the Department of Veterinary & Animal Sciences.

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1) What is actually happening on a physiological side when we breath?

2) What happens when we have poor breath control?

3) What affect does holding the breath have on our bodies?

4) Will a rapid or short inhalation be adequate to support a slow or long exhalation?

5) With consideration to your education and research, how do you regard the notion that inhalation creates an opening for attack?

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Warren Ho is the Head Sensei at the Rivonia Kendo Club (RKC) based in Johannesburg, South Africa and offers training both at a physical venue, as well as via its virtual, online platform.

He is the Founder of Defence Unlimited, an organisation that aims to empower everyone with knowledge and skills in self-defence, and trained thousands of individuals in its unique methodology of self-defence through various corporate engagements, school & education-institution programs, and group & private training. 

He currently holds a 4th Dan in WTF-styled Taekwondo, a 5th Dan in Kendo, a 2nd Dan in Hapkido (World Hapkido Federation), a Level 2 Certified Pressure Point Instructor (Kyusho International) and a Level 1 Krav Maga Instructor (Krav Maga South Africa).

Warren is also a “Martial Arts Coach” who holds a SAQA NQF Level 4 coaching certification that he completed under the auspices of the Martial Arts of South Africa (MASA). 

Warren has represented South Africa at the European Kendo Championships in Helsinki, Finland (2008), in Debrechen, Hungary (2010), and Macedonia (2016). He has also represented South Africa at the World Kendo Championships in Sao Paulo, Brazil (2009), Novara, Italy (2012) and Tokyo, Japan (2015). Warren has earned his South African National Sports Colours in Kendo 6 times for representing South Africa at each of these events.

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Thomas Groendal is from Portland, Oregon, USA, and is the Jodo Godan (ZNKF), Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Sandan (Daitoryu Aikibudokai). He's the Chief instructor at large in North America for Hoshu Dojo, and the Chief Instructor at Hoshu Portland Dojo.

• Shindo Muso Ryu Jojutsu, 5th degree black belt, since 2002, under Kei Goto Sensei
• Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu, 3rd degree black belt, since 2003, under Kei Goto Sensei
• Aikido, 1993-2007, started under David Rodriguez Sensei
• Instructor of APU Masakatsu Aikido club, 4 years, 2 years as “Gaibu Komon” or sanctioned instructor of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in Beppu, Japan, 2003-2007
• Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido, 2nd degree black belt, 2000-2004

Tom spent ten years in Japan, including a year in Nagoya and Tokyo as an exchange student, six and half years in Oita Prefecture and three years living in Osaka. He is a partner in Translation Business Systems Japan, and works in the translation/interpretation industry. For more detailed information see his CV here.

Tom is also currently the chief regional examiner for Western Canada in the Canadian Kendo Federation and is working with others towards the establishment of a Jodo section in the All United States Kendo Federation. He hopes to support the spread of both Daito Ryu and Shindo Muso Ryu throughout the Americas.

Topics covered in this interview include:

• Reason for doing martial arts: Aikido is using mind to win physically
• Japan Exchange then Translation/Gov job
• Small town history/heritage show
• Jodo teacher a mix of new and old; open and closed personality
• Remote Student and Teacher
• Inside-Out; Outside-In learning
• Big Fish Control Ego

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Checkout a Special Episode of our podcast with Peter West on Concepts that overlap between Music Training and Iaido.

The goal of the “In-Depth Look” series is to explore subjects adjacent to our budo practice — examining the relevance, efficacy, and methods of incorporating these work and life experiences into budo practice, budo teaching, and community building.

Topics covered in this conversation include:

- How the Breath is used in Wind Instruments

- The Benefits of Applying this Training to Iaido

- Determining What Breath to Use through Understanding the Scenario

- Coordinating the Body with the Breath

- How the Quality of your Tools (instruments/weapons) Impact a Performance

- How the Setting and Environment Impact a Performance

- What it means to “Make a Kata Your Own”

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Andrea Kralik is from Tiszaújváros, Hungary, and has been training for over 13 years, during which time she earned 2nd place in the individual at world championship of Heki ryu Kyudo, and 1st  place at East Asian Kyudo championship.

Andrea holds the rank of 4th dan in Kyudo and 3rd kyu in Kenpo Karate

In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about how her studies led her to Japan and the opportunity to teach Kyudo at one of the elite sports universities in the country, we talk about those who have influenced her thoughts on education and the practice of Kyudo, and explore the mindsets help you adapt to new situations.

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Marko Vejvoda is from Rijeka, Croatia, and has been training for over 12 years. 

Marko holds the rank of 3-Dan in both Iaido and Kendo, is one of the founders of Kendo klub Rijeka, and has various podium finishes in both Kendo & Iaido. 

In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about the journey Kendo klub Rijeka has had during the last 10 years and how Marko is working on developing himself and the dojo. We talk about passion to practice and getting out of your comfort zone, including his first time at the European Iaido Championships and attending the Kitamoto kendo camp.

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Marianne Denise Rueda is from Asuncion, Paraguay, and has been training for over 7  years, during which time she has experienced Kyudo practice in South America, Europe, and Japan.

Marianne holds the rank of 2-Dan in Kyudo and currently helps to develop the art in Paraguay. 

In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about discovering Kyudo and the values that complement her studies. We talk about the various Kyudo practitioners that have meaningful influences on her practice, and the responsibilities of developing and promoting this art in South America.

Tomas is from Saito, Miyazaki prefecture, Japan, and born in Chile.

Tomas has been training for over 20 years, during which time he’s become National Champion and representative of Chile internationally as a National Team Member; was Sensei at Club Providencia in Santiago; Studied 2 years at International Budo University and is now living in Japan working at Zen Nihon Budogu.

He has continued the Budo journey with experiences such as Kendo instructor for kids, Coach, Shinpan or Referee and competitor in Japan

Tomas holds the rank of Kendo 6-Dan, Iaido 1-Dan, and Jodo 1-Kyu

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Ashley Mason is a friend of Ron Beck (Iaido 5-Dan, Rochester USA) and is a member of the Metropolitan Opera Chorus in New York City. http://www.metchorusartists.com/chorus-roster/ashley-logan 

Ashley graciously shared her experiences with us over a morning group conversation. 

TOPICS COVERED:

1) To focus on breath, or to let it come naturally?

2) Where should you feel the breath in your body?

3) Balancing tension and flexibility

4) Breath exercises to reduce stress and anxiety

5) Breath exercises when nervous before a performance

6) Common challenges like "stacking the breath" 

7) The importance of "getting rid of air" to have more air

8) Use of the entire body when breathing

The goal of the “In-Depth Look” series of videos is to explore these subjects in more detail — examining the relevance, efficacy, and methods of incorporating these work and life experiences into budo practice, budo teaching, and community building.

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Vladimír Hyndrák is from Ceske Budějovice, Czech Republic, and has been training for over 25 years, he’s organized seminars in Zlin city for over 14 years, and led the Kokki dojo to 2nd and 3rd place finishes at the European Iaido Championships.

Vladimír holds the rank of Iaido 5-Dan and Kendo 1-Kyu, and has been leading the National Iaido Team for the past two years.

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Jessica is from Saitama, Japan, and has been practicing Kyudo (or the Japanese martial art of archery) for about three years, during which time she has reached the level of 2-Dan.

Jessica is also learning sports yabusame which is horseback archery, as well as hankyu and yokyu which also used smaller sized bows and arrows.

In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about kyudo and sports yabusame, and how Jessica is approaching work, life and kyudo in Japan.

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Nicolas Diaz is from Santiago, Chile, is a graduate of the International Budo University's specialization program, and is currently the President of the Chilean Kendo Federation.

Nicolas has been practicing martial arts for over 20 years, and holds the rank of Renshi 6-Dan in Kendo and 5-Dan in Iaido. 

He is the Director and Founder of the Santiago Budokan, the largest Kendo and Iaido dojo in the country, with over 70 practitioners that range in age as young as 10 to 60+. 

Nicolas been a member of the Chilean National Kendo Team on multiple occasions, medaling several times in both individual and team matches; and is the legal representative before the Ministry of Sport and the Chilean Olympic Committee.

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Horng Bor Goh and Zoel Gan are the President and Vice-President of the Singapore Kyudo Association.

Horng Bor and Zoel have been training for over 6 years and currently hold the rank of 2-Dan and 1-Dan, respectively, from the All Nippon Kyudo Federation.

In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about the beginning of Kyudo in Singapore and dojo transition from field to school to range, their first trip to Japan and learning proper dojo etiquette, and the growth of Kyudo in South-East Asia.

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Matthew Sykes-Gelder is from Radelfingen, Switzerland, and is a member of the Shin Ho Kan Dojo for Iaido and the Sakura Dojo for Jodo, both in the Swiss capital of Bern.

Matthew has been training for over 20 years, during which time has become assistant teacher in the Iaido dojo and is the organisational leader for Iaido and Jodo in the Swiss Kendo + Iaido federation, having managed several national and international events to help with the progression and enjoyment of these arts in Switzerland and Europe.

Matthew holds the rank of Godan in Iaido, Yondan in Jodo and Shodan in Kendo, and has been a regular member of the Swiss Iaido and Jodo national team; winning two bronze medals in the Iaido and Jodo European Championships.

In this episode, we talk about transitions in budo corresponding with transitions in life, we talk about the benefits of hosting national and international events for the participants as well as for the organizers, and the importance of developing a strong network of instructors and practitioners across many countries.

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Martin Arevalo is from Lima, Peru, and has been training for over 17 years achieving 5-Dan in Kendo, and is the only jodan practitioner in the country. 

Martin has been part of the Peruvian National Team, achieving 3rd place in the teams, and making top 8 and kantosho in his latest Latin American Championships. 

Martin has been the President of the Peruvian Kendo Federation since 2017.

In this stimulating conversation, we talk about the development of Kendo in Peru and the Latin American community, we talk about different approaches to Kendo and the benefits of travel, and we talk about integrating these many mindsets and methods into a program for the Peruvian National Team.

I continue to be floored by the unwavering dedication of practitioners in small and remote countries like Peru, and am motivated to work even harder to nurture this strength of character in my own dojo and organization. 

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Jade Fraundorfer is from Johannesburg, South Africa, and now living in Coral Springs Florida, USA. He’s been training for over 21 years, during which time he’s achieved the rank of 4-Dan Kyudo, 1-Dan Karate, and 1-Kyu Kendo.

Jade was instrumental in bringing Kyudo to South Africa, and founded the South African Kyudo Renmei, Kyudo Cape Town, and South African Kyudo Federation, helping the country become an official member of the International Kyudo Federation

In this wide ranging conversation, we talk about the humble beginnings of Kyudo in South Africa, about travelling to Japan and making a good first impression, about building a dojo from the ground up, and the efforts to have South African Kyudo recognized internationally.

Jade’s individual grit and resilience in the face of incredible challenges is an inspiration, and shows that an ambitious vision and unwavering belief in oneself can bring people together and  lead to incredible accomplishments. 

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