Gasshuku 2011 concluded in great success!
Gasshuku 2011 was held on the weekend of January 8 and 9. 60 students participated in the event with 45 black-belts including 15 Dojo-cho, and 15 Mudansha. All 21 principles and concepts of Seibukan Jujutsu were covered in the 2-day seminar. On Saturday, Toribio Kancho initiated the morning seminar with an energetic “fire” session, explaining and demonstrating “initiative, speed and determination” concepts. In the afternoon, four instructors taught very powerful class. They were Som Pourfarzaneh Shihan, William Candelario Renshi, Chris Haney Renshi, and Jose Miguel Rosas Kyoshi.
Saturday session was concluded with outstanding demonstrations by 17 Dojo-cho and Honbu Dojo instructors – These spectacular instructors were (in the order of demonstration);Adam Ortega Shihan from Honbu Dojo, Jim Duenshing Shihan from Honbu Dojo, Casey Lake Shihan from Honbu Dojo, BJ Fine Sensei from SJO Texas, Ryan Hoffman Sensei from SJO Minnesota, Aron Yasskin Sensei from SJO Mendocino, Jon Rodriguez Sensei from SJO Contra Costa, Jason Costanza Sensei from SJO Martinez, Logan Thornton Shihan from SJO Wasilla, Jason Ortega Shihan from SJO Oregon, Chorus Bishop Shihan from SJO Haines, Adam Ohsberg Shihan from SJO North Carolina, Som Pourfarzaneh Shihan from SJO San Francisco, William Candelario Renshi from SJO Los Angeles, Chris Haney Renshi from SJO Hawaii, Jose Miguel Rosas Kyoshi from SJO Santa Cruz, and Julio Toribio Kancho.
On Sunday, Toribio Kancho taught the class covering the concepts, and also guided the participants to set up their 21 goals that they would like to achieve in 2011. Students paired up and shared with each other with one goal out of 21. It was a very supportive, motivational and inspiring session.
The memorable event concluded in Misogi, the purification and cleansing of body, mind and spirit. It took place at Alisomar Beach, Pacific Grove. Our annual ritual this year was on such a clear day, with strong tides. The strong water gave each warrior the power to thrive this year, the coldness of water woke up the inner strength, and the purity of the water cleansed the spirit. The whole experience of the weekend was so powerful that made all participants commit to themselves to achieve their goals this year. Thank you for those who participated in the event and contributed to make the seminar as successful as it has become! And for both who participated and who were not able to this time, all are invited to join Taikai 2011 on June 4 and 5. Please plan ahead!
Jan 18, 2011
Gasshuku was great this year! I always love the feeling of how much power and good energy can be concentrated into a single building. I also liked the inspiration and focus that went into helping us set up our 21 goals for the new year.
Jan 18, 2011
I dream that every human on the planet will get to feel the magic that is being created through this art!….. I will also be fine with half! We do have the power to help make a shift in the world. One person at a time. Seibukan Warriors, remember to share your wisdom with whoever you can! This stuff is to good to keep in!!! Thank you for the magic Kancho!!!
Jan 18, 2011
Gasshuku 2011…Wow! This was a powerful event that continues to be an example of why Seibukan Jujutsu is a great art. Not only was there awesome training on techniques but we continue to cultivate the most beautiful relationships and bring focus to our lives to experience life to the fullest. Thank you my Seibukan Jujutsu family for all the love and support we share with each other. Let’s Keep Going!
Jan 21, 2011
I can’t wait to train with all of you on Taikai! It’s so good to know everybody had a great time with Kancho and with all the Seibukan warriors. Here in Hungary we also have our 21 goals and we’re ready to achieve them. I love my Seibukan family so much! Keep going!
Apr 10, 2012
Whenever, I read or hear about what is going on at Aikido Suenaka-ha Bloomington, my chest swells with pride sort of like a dad when his agnetee son grows up to be and do something great. I know, a little corny but hey the truth is the light and the light must shine so everybody be mellow. When Sensei Paul was studying Aikido in Ashland, Va. he had to be listening to me go on and on and on about the purpose of a dojo. I would always ask the question, who would care if the dojo was no longer around? Of course the students would care about the absence of the dojo but the community should care that the dojo is no longer around. I believe that a dojo is not living up to it’s full potential if it is not in service to the community. A healthy community deminishes the need for self defense. You guys are amazing in the fact that you find value in your fellow Aikidoka, what you do on the mat as well as off the mat and your community. So folks you keep doing what you are doing and watch your efforts and Aiki spirit become contagious.
Apr 10, 2012
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