For those starting their adventure with Katori:
So the holidays are finally here. No school, lots of free time, what to do with it? Psst... maybe, during a break from holiday trips, swimming in the sea and broadly understood relaxation, you could start learning how to swing a Japanese sword? 🙂 Registration for the beginner group lasts until July 15. Trainings take place in a special summer schedule:
- Tuesdays, 20:15 - 21:45, ul. Acacia 5
- Wednesdays, 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., ul. Akacjowa 5
Enough is enough register and come. Take sports clothes with you, and if you don't have your own bokken - Please let us knowso that we can take a spare one to a specific training session.
For people training:
– Katori Shintō-ryū Seminar in Krakow: July 23 – 24
We are pleased to invite you to our "home" Katori Shinto Ryu seminar in Krakow, led by Sensei Mateusz Kuduk 3′ Dan. The special guest of the seminar will be Sensei Jacek Krzeszowiec 4'Dan from Lublin :)
Requirements:
- knowledge of at least the 1st kata of the kirikomi omote no tachi side
- own bokken
- outfit: navy blue keikogi, white pants (advanced people: navy blue hakama), white belt (advanced people: black).
Seminar plan:
Saturday 23/07/2022:
- 10:00-13:00 – training for everyone
- 15:00-16:00 – training from 1st dan
- 16:05-18:30 – training for everyone
- 18:30-19:30 – kyu exams
Sunday 24/07/2022
- 9:00-10:00 – training from 1st dan
- 10:05-13:00 – training for everyone
For payment by July 10, 2022, total:*
- 250 – Two days
- 270 – Two days + advanced training
- 190 – One day
- 200 – One day + advanced training
When depositing after July 10, 2022 and paying on-site:
- 300 – Two days
- 320 – Two days + advanced training
- 220 – One day
- 230 – One day + advanced training
* discount for members of the TAKE Association -10%
Bank account:
TAKE Association
Cracow
55 2030 0045 1110 0000 0302 2120
Transfer title:
“Katori Seminar 07/2022 – NAME and SURNAME”
The classes will be held:
st. Piastowska 26a
Cracow, Poland
Prior registration is required under this address. We invite you!
– Katori Shinto Ryu International Seminar in Benešov (Czech Republic) – October 8 – 10
In October, we are pleased to invite you to the international Katori Shinto Ryu seminar in Prague led by Sensei Ulf Rott 5'Dan Katori Shinto Ryu. The required condition for participation is prior registration under this link and basic knowledge of Katori Shinto Ryu (kihon, kamae and omote kenjutsu ikkajo page kirikomi).
Seminar plan:
Saturday October 8, 2022:
- 10:00-12:30 – training for everyone
- 15:30-16:30 – training for advanced users
- 16:30-18:30 – training for everyone
- Dinner together
Sunday 09/10/2022
- 9:00-10:00 – training for advanced users
- 10:15-12:30 – training for everyone
- 14:30-17:30 – Training for everyone
The seminar will take place in:
Pražská 2134, 256 01 Benešov
Benesov u Praha
The cost of the Seminar is 1,600 CZK + 300 CZK Advanced Training
IBAN number for payments from abroad:
CZ75 0800 0000 0027 2476 9033
Please enter your name and surname in the transfer title.
More information can be found directly from the organizers:
– Katori Shinto Ryu International Seminar in Milan (Italy) – November 17-20
In November, Sensei Sugino will visit Italy and conduct a seminar in Milan. The seminar, together with Sensei Sugino, will be led by Sensei Claudio Regoli (6th Dan TSKSR). Registration for the seminar is possible directly from the organizers: http://www.katorishinto.it/ mail: claudioregoli@tiscali.it
Seminar Plan
- November 17, 2022 – Day reserved for Kodansha (from 3rd Dan)
- November 18, 2022 – Day reserved for Yudansha (from 1st Dan)
- 19/11/2022 – Open training (for everyone)
- 20/11/2020 – Open training (for everyone)
Seminar price list:
Price for basic training:
- 1 day – EUR 80
- 2 Days – EUR 120
Price for advanced training for Yudansha (from 1st Dan):
- entire seminar – EUR 150
Price for advanced training for Kodansha (from 3rd Dan):
- entire seminar – EUR 180
The seminar will be held in two locations:
November 17-18, 2022: Dojo Rasen, via Pianell 21, Milano.
19-20/11/2022: Milano, Sport Club Gonzaga, via Settembrini 17A
Details regarding payment and the seminar itself are available directly from the organizers:
– Katori Shinto Ryu International Seminar in Leer – August 9-14
Once again, there is an opportunity to train Katori under the supervision of the best instructors in the world. This time, from August 9 to 14, Sensei Sugino Yukihiro (9th Dan TSKSR) will visit Europe to conduct a multi-day Katori Shinto Ryu Seminar in Leer. It's hard to find a better portion of knowledge than six days of training under the supervision of one of the main style instructors. Don't let this opportunity pass you by :)
The required condition for participation is prior registration under this link to the day July 25, 2022
Seminar price list:
Price for basic training:
- entire seminar – EUR 185
- weekend only – EUR 75
- set of any 3 training sessions – EUR 75
- single training – EUR 30
Price for advanced training for Yudansha (from 1st Dan):
- entire seminar – EUR 215
- single training – EUR 25
Price for advanced training for Kodansha (from 3rd Dan):
- entire seminar – EUR 245
- single training – EUR 25
Payments to the account:
Ulf Rott
IBAN: DE 20285900750009848502
BIC: GENODEF1LER
Details regarding the coordination of the trip and accommodation can be found on Facebook event or directly during training sessions from the trainers.
Details about the event are available at website.
– Katori Shinto Ryu International Seminar in Neuchâtel (Switzerland) – August 18-21
As part of the trip to Europe - apart from Leer - Sensei Sugino will also visit Switzerland and conduct a seminar in Neuchâtel. The seminar, together with Sensei Sugino, will be led by Sensei Loris Petris (6th Dan TSKSR). The required condition for participation is prior registration at the following address: and knowledge and “experience” in Katori.
Seminar price list:
Price for basic training:
- entire seminar – EUR 180
- weekend only – EUR 140
Price for advanced training for Yudansha (from 1st Dan):
- entire seminar – EUR 260
Price for advanced training for Kodansha (from 3rd Dan):
- entire seminar – EUR 320
Details regarding payment and the seminar itself are available directly from the organizers:
Haiku for July:
汽車見る見る | Kisha miru-miru | The steam train very quickly
山を上るや | Yama wo noboru ya| Climb the mountain
青嵐 | Aoarashi | The wind blow through fresh verdura
Masaoka Shiki (1867-1902)