1st International Budo Seminar 2019
We were invited to attend the 1st International Budo Seminar which took place over a lovely weekend in The Netherlands on the 7th and 8th of September 2019.
This Seminar had been many months in planning, and we were all excited to take part.
Hosted by Shihan Bob Walker 6th Dan, and instructed by himself as well as Kyoshi Gary Maas 7th Dan, Renshi John Michell 5th Dan and Renshi Kyle Burks 5th Dan.
With a variety of arts and many years of experience on the mat, we were all privileged to be able to take part in arts such as Iaido, Kendo, Tai Ki Kendo, Escrima, Archery, Pressure Points, Knife Defence, Knife Attack, Walking Cane, Kubotan, Aikido and Ju-Jitsu. Friendly Archery Competitions were had, and wonderful prizes were won.
Our very own Renshi John Michell won Gold Medal in the category of “Pressure Shooting” with only one arrow to hit the balloon at a distance of 25m, and our fellow student Sui won Best Shooter in his team. The course was well organised with great attention to detail and ran extremely smoothly.
The techniques taught were top quality and delivered with a wry sense of humour to everyone’s excitement, and much entertainment was had by all. We extend our special thanks to all the guys who took time out of their busy schedules and family lives to take us sightseeing, to drive us from A to B and who in one way or another contributed in a personal way to our wonderful weekend.
We thank Kyoshi Gary Maas and Renshi Kyle Burks who took all our equipment over to the Netherlands (no mean feat)! And last but not least, we thank our host Shihan Bob Walker and Sempai Inge for welcoming us to their dojo, and Sophie and Laura Walker, who together worked tirelessly, to provide us with many photos and videos of the weekend! (see Gallery).
Our Budo family has extended, and we’ve made friendships across the sea. Make sure to put next year’s Seminar in your Diary! It’s definitely not to be missed!
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