Training in Japan

I often am asked what me favorite part of Japan is, and that would obviously be the training with Soke and Daishihan. I also really enjoy just being in Japan. It is this blend of ancient and modern. You can be walking in a major metropolis and suddenly come upon a building that is hundreds of years old. Or a giant buddha statue that towers over all the local building.

Traveling to Japan is an important part of our martial art as it connects us with the source of our martial system and so I have made many trips to Japan over the years, only taking an unscheduled break in trips due to the COVID-19 pandemic (Japan closed off their country to any type of tourism and even most business travelers until mid 2023 when they finally lifted all restrictions. I was back in Japan for training June 2023, LOL).