Hatsugeiko (first training of the year) is an important training day at most dojo in Japan. Hatsugeiko for the Yoshinkan dojo will be held on New Years day from 2 to 4 pm at the Cloverdale Dojo. Also, a reminder that the first day of training at the Fleetwood Dojo is Wednesday, January 17. Training […]
On Saturday, December 14, we will be having our 19th annual bounenkai, or Japanese year-end party. A bounenkai is a traditional event at most institutions in Japan to celebrate the end of the year. Whiffen Shihan will be hosting the bounenkai at the Cloverdale Dojo again this year. The doors will open at 5:00 pm, […]
The meaning of the Japanese word 真 (shin) in Yoshinkan has a very special significance. I encourage all the students of Yoshinkan to do some research on the various meanings and nuances of 真. It will add a depth and breadth to your understanding of true budo that you will not achieve through training in […]
An important concept in traditional Japanese martial arts is Bunbu Ryoudou, or 文武両道. If you have a chance, take a few minutes and research what it means.