April 21-26, 2008 Last spring, we invited Nippon Kan Kancho, Gaku Homma to visit us at the Nikeijin Kaikn (Japan Colombia Association) in Cali, Columbia. The Nikeijin Kaikan is active in many community activities and Japanese cultural programs in Cali including the Cali Nippon Budokan (Cali Japanese Martial Art Dojo). Homma Kancho arrived in Cali on April 21st for a …
April 19th, 2008 The 28th International Sabaki Challenge Karate Tournament took place April 19th, 2008. The Sabaki Challenge is an international Enshin Full Contact Karate competition organized by Enshin Karate Do Founder and Homma Kancho’s long time friend, Joko Ninomiya Kancho.www.enshin.com. Competitors from all over the globe participate in this tournament, and Ninomiya Kancho gave special recognition to Homma Kancho …
April 6th, 2008 This year was the 13th consecutive year this fiercely competitive competition has been held between Aikido Nippon Kan dojo and Enshin Karate dojo. For the past few years, Nippon Kan has emerged the victor, but this year, our dojo went down in defeat. Nippon Kan did not return to the dojo with the winning trophy this …
April 1st, 2008 Currently AHAN Mexico and AHAN Central America Coordinators Fernando Roman Sensei and Rocio Aguero Sensei of Mexico Aikido Takemusu Aiki (www.aikidomexico.com.mx) have been outstanding in their efforts to promote the practice of Aikido and AHAN throughout Mexico and Central America. At Fernando Sensei and Rocio Sensei’s recommendation, the Escuela Aikido Cuautla Dojo in Cuautla Morelos, Mexico has …
There is no rest for Nippon Kan uchideshi; even the uchideshi patches say 24-7 to remind students in the uchideshi program of the challenge and commitment they have made to their training. Every day there are 5 hours of practice, chores, responsibilities and special projects to attend to. All in all every day life is pretty busy for Nippon Kan …
Part of the experience for uchideshi (live-in students) that graduate from the uchideshi program at Nippon Kan Headquarters in Denver is to participate in over-seas internships. Senior students that are regular members of Nippon Kan are also able to participate in this program under special circumstances. This year, Nippon Kan sent two-term graduate uchideshi Mariusz Ferenc and senior student Kazumi …
Republic of Kyrgyzstan Teaching Aikido at Children’s Orphanage Care Center Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan March 24th -25th, 2008 Homma Kancho traveled to Kyrgyzstan to teach Aikido to both our children and adult students at our small dojo in Bishkek, the capitol city of Kyrgyzstan. Accompanying Homma Kancho was a television news producer Necef Hasanov from Baku, Azerbaijan and Aikikai Aikido urkey President …
Aikido for Life Published in Turkey; A Celebration Bursa Street Kid Foundation Assistance Seminar March 21st-24th, 2008 Homma Kancho’s book, Aikido for Life first published in the United States was translated and published in Turkey this year. This was cause for celebration by all AHAN Istanbul staff involved in this great effort and accomplishment. All proceeds from sales of the …
March 20th, 2008 The “Bio Diesel Eco Car Adventure” made a stop at Nippon Kan on its cross country tour of the United States to promote alternative fuel source efficiency and cross cultural communication. The Eco Car team lead by Shusei Yamada were treated to dinner sponsored by Domo Restaurant and a tour of the Nippon Kan facility before heading …
March 14th-19th, 2008 It has only been three years since Aikido was first introduced by Homma Kancho in Nepal in 2005, and practice has grown greatly in that time. At this seminar held at the Nepal Budokan (Nepal Multiple Martial arts Hall) the Nepal Minister of Education and Culture, The Nepal Olympic Secretary General, Mr. Jeevan Shrestha and other dignitaries …
April 13th, 2008 A spring party was held at the Nippon Kan Gardens for Nippon Kan Hakama members (members of rank 3rd kyu and above), their families and friends on April 13th, 2008. Nippon Kan operations and activities are supported in great part by Nippon Kan student volunteers and the support of their families and friends. This party was held …
February 5th-11th, 2008 After leaving the Philippines, Homma Kancho flew to East Timor for his second visit in the past year. Homma Kancho’s first visit was last November, 2007. The purpose of this visit was to teach and practice Aikido, but also for Homma Kancho to compete his research into the Bujustu Fighting Gangs and martial art wars in East …
February 2nd-3rd, 2008 After teaching at MSU IIT and the Illigan National City High School, we left to visit Malawi City. I first visited Malawi City in February 2007 and was looking forward to this return visit. During WWII, Malawi City was occupied by the Japanese military and support personnel who at the time made Malawi a peaceful and prosperous …
January 30th-February 4th, 2008 Mindanao State University (MSU IIT) Officially Adds Aikido to its Curriculum. January 31st, 2008 MSU IIT has been the State University in Illigan City, Mindanao Island, Philippines since 1938 and has a student population of about 5000. This semester, Aikido was officially added to the curriculum due in large part to the efforts of Instructor Ava …
Jan 4th, 2008 In January of 2008, All Nippon Kan members at Nippon Kan General Headquarter were issued new Monjin Chou Student Identification and promotion handbooks. These passport size booklets are 28 pages in length and include all student records including ranking examination results, promotions, seminar attendance and volunteer project attendance which is so much apart of Nippon Kan membership. …
