{"id":17817,"date":"2026-08-26T23:11:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T21:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/?p=17817"},"modified":"2026-08-27T12:30:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T10:30:35","slug":"august-2026-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/en\/newsletter\/newsletter-sierpien-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"August 2026 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"17817\" class=\"elementor elementor-17817\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f0d246e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1f0d246e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-105496c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"105496c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>For beginners with Katori<br \/><br \/><\/strong><\/h3><p>This year, we\u2019re continuing our introductory workshops for beginners. If you\u2019d like to join us, leave your email address and we\u2019ll send you information about the next introductory workshop. The next one will take place in September; details are below. We accept participants aged 15 and older, but please note that younger participants (as young as 12) may take part in individual training sessions. Since you can purchase a training session for more than one person, it\u2019s possible to train as a family (parent + child). After completing 3 hours of these sessions\u2014and if you\u2019re 15 or older\u2014you can attend group training sessions without having to participate in the introductory workshops \ud83d\ude09 For more information, please visit our website <a href=\"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/en\/individual-trainings\/\">individual trainings<\/a>.<\/p><h4>Group training schedule<\/h4><p>Starting in September, a new schedule for group training sessions for the 2026\u20132027 school year is in effect:<\/p><ul><li>Mondays, 8:15\u20139:45 p.m.,<a href=\"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/en\/trainings\/krakow-al-powstania-warszawskiego-6\/\"> al. Powstania Warszawskiego 6<\/a> \u2013 Beginners' Class, Instructor: G. Grybisz<\/li><li>Tuesdays, 8:20 p.m. \u2013 9:50 p.m., <a href=\"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/en\/trainings\/krakow-al-powstania-warszawskiego-6\/\"> al. Powstania Warszawskiego 6<\/a> \u2013 Beginners' class, led by A. Ostaszewski<\/li><li>Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m. \u2013 8:45 p.m., <a href=\"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/en\/trainings\/krakow-24-grzegorzecka-street\/\"> 24 Grzeg\u00f3rzecka St.<\/a> \u2013 Intermediate-level group workout, led by A. Ostaszewski<\/li><li>Wednesdays, 8:45\u20139:45 p.m., <a href=\"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/en\/trainings\/krakow-24-grzegorzecka-street\/\">24 Grzeg\u00f3rzecka St.<\/a> \u2013 Advanced Group Training, led by M. Kuduk<\/li><li>\u00a0Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. \u2013 8:00 p.m., <a href=\"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/en\/trainings\/smolensk\/\">st. Smolensk 7<\/a> \u2013 Beginner Group Workout, led by M. Kuduk<\/li><\/ul><h3>Introductory Workshop<\/h3><p>We welcome all new enthusiasts who want to start their adventure with the <strong>Katori Shinto-ryu<\/strong>, for the next <strong>introductory workshop!<\/strong><\/p><p>The introductory workshop is<strong> 3 hours<\/strong> dedicated to explaining the basic aspects of training and kata, giving you a much better start to your practice. This is an opportunity to gain basic information and skills that will be invaluable during regular training.<br \/>The workshop will take place on September 12, 2026 (Saturday) in the gym at the school located at 26 Piastowska Street. For more information, please visit our website <a href=\"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/en\/workshops\/september-12-2009-introductory-workshop-for-the-september-2026-recruitment-cycle\/\">events<\/a><\/p><h2><strong>For people who train<br \/><br \/><\/strong><\/h2><h3>Digitization of the TAKE Dojo<\/h3><p>Starting this new season, the TAKE dojo is switching to a new management system based on the TAKE app, which is currently being tested. Soon, every student will have access to the app, where they can view their personal information, fees, exams, ranks, and upcoming training sessions. Stay tuned! ;&gt;<\/p><h3>New email address for the newsletter<\/h3><p>Starting with the new school year, the newsletter will have a new email address: mailing@katorishintoryu.pl. Keep an eye out for the next newsletter from this address, and if you don\u2019t see it, check your email settings to make sure it didn\u2019t end up somewhere it shouldn\u2019t have ;&gt;<\/p><h3>The End of the Summer Season<\/h3><p>The last practice under the summer schedule is on Monday, August 31. Starting that day, the summer schedule will be replaced by the new schedule for the 2026\/2027 school year. The full schedule of all practices is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/en\/trainings\/\">this link<\/a><\/p><h3>Krakow Katori Shinto-ryu Kenjutsu Workshop \u2013 September 12, 2026<\/h3><p>Since the workshops so far have been a huge success, we\u2019ve decided to continue them in the new school year. On Saturday, September 12, 2026, after the exam session, there will be a mini-workshop in Krak\u00f3w\u2014this time on\u2026 Kenjutsu. During this training session, we\u2019ll focus on refining sword techniques. For full details, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/en\/workshops\/september-12-krakow-katori-shinto-ryu-kenjutsu-workshop\/\">website <\/a><\/p><h3><strong>Seminar with Yukihiro Sugino and Hideo Sugino in Leer: August 5\u20139, 2026<\/strong><\/h3><p>In August, the TAKE away team participated in a seminar with Sensei Sugino in Leer. As usual, the seminar was a great success, and we\u2019re returning with more fresh knowledge straight from the source \ud83d\ude09<\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-17819\" src=\"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-08-26-222537-1024x521.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-08-26-222537-1024x521.png 1024w, https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-08-26-222537-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-08-26-222537-768x390.png 768w, https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-08-26-222537-1536x781.png 1536w, https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-08-26-222537-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-08-26-222537.png 1967w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><h3>Tenshin Sh\u014dden Katori Shint\u014d-ry\u016b Dojo Stara Wie\u015b Winter Camp 2026<\/h3><p>We are pleased to announce that we now have a date for this year\u2019s winter camp in Stara Wie\u015b. It will take place December 3\u20136, 2026. More details and registration information will be available at a later date at <a href=\"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/en\/workshops\/december-3-6-12-2026-winter-camp\/\">website<\/a> events. However, we can reveal one thing\u2026 this time, for the first time in Poland, the seminar will feature Sensei Sugino Yukihiro (9th dan) himself, who will lead the seminar alongside Sensei Sugino Hideo (7th dan).  So mark your calendars! ;&gt;<\/p><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3>New Products in the Take Shop<\/h3><p>We invite you to take a look at the latest new additions to our store \ud83d\ude42 \ud83d\ude42 We invite you to take a look at the latest additions to our store.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/skleptake.pl\/gadzety\/760-kreatywny-ogrod-zen-piaskowe-wzory-mandale-kinetyczny-uspokojenie-medytacja-5906630522613.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creative Zen Garden: Sand Mandala Patterns, Kinetic<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/skleptake.pl\/bron\/759-nunchaku-nunczaku-nunczako-piankowe-treningowe-smok-na-lancuchu-profilowane-5903857536218.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smok Foam Training Nunchaku on a Chain, Contoured<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/skleptake.pl\/ubior\/758-belka-pagon-na-pas-do-kimona-karate-11-zestawow-5906630520275.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Karate Kimono Belt Buckle \u2013 11 Sets<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/skleptake.pl\/magnesy\/757-magnes-flaga-polski-7x5-na-lodowke-5906630522606.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7\u00d75 Polish Flag Magnet for the Fridge<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/skleptake.pl\/inne-uslugi\/756-ogrod-ogrodek-zen-mini-22cm-x-165cm-relaks-medytacja-japonia-bambus-torii-5906630522583.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mini Zen Garden 22 cm x 16.5 cm Torii Gate<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/skleptake.pl\/inne-uslugi\/755-ogrod-ogrodek-zen-mini-22cm-x-1650cm-relaks-medytacja-harmonia-5906630522576.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mini Zen Garden 22 cm x 16.50 cm Harmony<\/a>\u00a0<\/p><h3>Haiku for August<\/h3><p>\u8749\u7d42\u306b | Semi tsui ni  | The Cicada at Last<br \/>In the Gale | shipp\u016b no naka | Amid the Violent Wind<br \/>To fall silent | koe o tatsu | to stop speaking.<\/p><p>Yamaguchi Seishi (1901\u20131944)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dla zaczynaj\u0105cych przygod\u0119 z Katori W tym roku kontynuujemy warsztaty wprowadzaj\u0105ce dla pocz\u0105tkuj\u0105cych. Je\u017celi chcesz do nas do\u0142\u0105czy\u0107, zostaw swojego maila, a wy\u015blemy Ci informacj\u0119 o najbli\u017cszym warsztacie wprowadzaj\u0105cym. Najbli\u017cszy odb\u0119dzie si\u0119 we Wrze\u015bniu, szczeg\u00f3\u0142y poni\u017cej. Przyjmujemy osoby od 15 roku \u017cycia, jednak\u017ce przypominamy, i\u017c w treningach indywidualnych mog\u0105 bra\u0107 udzia\u0142 osoby m\u0142odsze (ju\u017c od [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":17824,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}}},"categories":[78],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17817","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-newsletter"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-10-07 02:29:40","action":"category","newStatus":"draft","terms":[101],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17817","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17817"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17817\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17832,"href":"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17817\/revisions\/17832"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17824"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17817"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17817"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/katorishintoryu.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17817"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}