by Shihan Howard Lipman

 

Shihan Howard, Shihan Rick and Sempai Atsuko left Sydney on the 23rd of September for another trip to Sensei Hokama’s Dojo in  Okinawa.

 

We spent four days with Sensei, the time was spent training with Bo and Sai and also applications of the two against one another.  In addition to this was some Tonfa training and a considerable amount of time was devoted to the Bunkai of some senior kata; specifically Seipai, Seiunchin and Saiha

 

As always there were more joint lock techniques and pressure points; the latter is a favourite of Sensei's and always brings a smile to his face when he watches his victims’ reactions.

 

On our last day we visited The Peace Memorial Park and an incredible tunnel system that was the Japanese Navy Headquarters towards the end of World War 11, both were extremely interesting and gave us yet another insight into the history of Okinawa.

 

Training with Sensei is always an amazing experience as he is a true master of the Martial Arts and we are most fortunate to have him as a mentor and friend.

 

Announcement: Eighth Trip planned for Okinawa

 

On December 27th this year we leave again for Okinawa, this time with a larger group which will be comprised of myself, Shihan Rick, Sensei Mark Shelmerdine,S empai Atsuko, Sempai Jon Ellis, Jessica Den and James Campbell. These seven people will be training and will be accompanied by family bringing the total group to 13 people.

 

After Okinawa we will travel to Kyoto for four days, then Tokyo for four days and return home on the 13th of January.

 

 

"Training with Sensei is always an amazing experience as he is a true master of the Martial Arts and we are most fortunate to have him as a mentor and friend."

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