March 21-23 Reigakudo Koshukai in Tokyo, Japan: seminar is sponsored by the Reigakudo and led by Yabuki Soke and senior members of the Reigakudo
April 12-13 Seminar in Pforzheim, Germany: sponsored by David Bender, Branch Chief of Ono-ha Itto-ryu Germany.
May 9-11 Seminar in Ferrara, Italy: sponsored by Valentino Guzzinati, Branch Chief Ono-ha Itto-ryu Italy, led by top menkyo kaiden from the Reigakudo.
Nov (dates TBD) Seminar in Ferrara, Italy: sponsored by Valentino Guzzinati, Branch Chief, Ono-ha Itto-ryu Italy, led by Mark Hague.
MAPA was proud to support the Reigakudo's third annual training seminar in Tokyo, Japan. This year's event was well attended by both Japanese and international members from the U.S., Belgium, Italy, Germany, and Ukraine.
The seminar was an opportunity to connect with colleagues from all over the world. Dustin Acuff, Hokuto Dojo-cho, Sacramento, CA, joined a photo with members of MAPA and Yabuki Soke.
Special thanks to the Ferrara Branch for hosting Mark Hague for this event.
Special thanks to the Hokuto Dojo in Sacramento for hosting Mark Hague and Randy Manning.
The U.S. branch in Los Angeles hosted Yabuki Soke's first seminar in the U.S. MAPA was proud to support this event and benefited greatly from Soke's guidance.
Yabuki Soke providing detailed instruction at the seminar.
U.S. representatives gave Yabuki Soke a taste of Hershey, PA
Special thanks to the Belgium Branch for hosting Mark Hague for this seminar.
Ishizaki Sensei and Asahi Sensei demonstrating the finer points of the kata
Students from all over Europe gathered to attend Yabuki Soke's seminar in Germany.
Students practicing under the watchful eye of Nishimoto Sensei.
Nishimoto Sensei and Kanenari Sensei providing expert guidance to the beginner class.
Students were amazed at the detailed descriptions of the kata Yabuki Soke provided at this training camp.
Mark Hague and Nathan Scott demonstrating the Kodachi kata.
Mark Hague and Nathan Scott demonstrating the Kodachi kata.
Sasamori Takemi, 17th Soke, training with Hirata Fuho Sensei.
Two generations of Soke: Sasamori Takemi, 17th Soke, and Yabuki Yuji, 18th Soke.
Sasamori Takemi, 17th Soke, leading class.
Special thanks to the LA Shibu for hosting Mark Hague to lead this training.
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