April 2024 INJA NEWSLETTER


Dear Friends, I hope this newsletter finds everyone enjoying the spring.


Traditionally, the new school year in Japan begins in mid-April when the cherry trees are in full bloom.

The cherry blossom is an iconic flower of Japan. Read more about this seasonal attraction in the April edition of Highlighting Japan


https://www.gov-online.go.jp/eng/publicity/book/hlj/

Recent Events


Satoh Tadayuki Sensei 2024

15, 16, & 17 March

Japanese Martial Arts Center

JMAC

Satoh-sensei, peerless instruction

Training hard

How to...

Why...

Participants, JMAC March seminar with Satoh Tadayuki Sensei

2024 Kokusai Budoin, IMAF Americas

National Conference

7, 8, 9 June 


Featuring Kokusai Budoin, IMAF Japan HQ Representatives


  • Higuchi Ikuo, Chief Director, Meijin 10 Dan Karatedo
  • John Gage, Director, Kyoshi 7 Dan Nihon Jujutsu
  • Komoto Jun, Director, Kyoshi 7 Dan Aikido


Senior International Instructors


  • José Juan Cruz, IMAF Americas Branch Director, Kyoshi 7th Dan Karatedo
  • Sabastian Velilla, IMAF Americas Vice Branch Director Renshi 4th Karatedo
  • Nick Suino, Kyoshi 7th Dan Iaido


Location: Florida Budokan, 37114 N Thrill Hill Rd, Eustis, Fl 32736

Schedule

Registration Form

imafamericas@yahoo.com 

2024 Kokusai Budoin, IMAF 

International European Seminar in France

18, 19, 20 October


Featuring Kokusai Budoin, IMAF Japan HQ Representatives


  • Higuchi Ikuo, Chief Director, Meijin 10 Dan Karatedo
  • Yahagi Kunikazu, Co-Vice Director, Hanshi 9 Dan Kobudo
  • Sofue Toshihisa, Hanshi 8 Dan Karatedo
  • John Gage, Director, Kyoshi 7 Dan Nihon Jujutsu
  • Komoto Jun, Director, Kyoshi 7 Dan Aikido
  • Assistant: Mitsuhashi Tamaki, 3 Dan Iakido, 1 Dan Iaido


Dojo Address: Factory Street, 25400 EXINCOURT, France

18 Oct.  Branch Director Meeting: 16:00

19 Oct.  Training: 09:00 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 18:00

20 Oct.  Training: 09:30 – 12:30

For all event details, please contact: imaf-france@orange.fr

Please share this newsletter with friends, family, and interested people. Stay tuned for more news, activities, and events.


Cordially,



John B. Gage

Chairman

International Nihon Jujutsu Association

info@nihonjujutsu.com

Nihon Jujutsu Webpage