Monday 3 November 2014

After the training, Townsville 2014.


Pictured after a day at training in Townsville, 2014, on the top of local lookout spot Castle Hill, are Sekiguchi Sensei, Dean Nixon-Harding Sensei, and Probst Sensei.  Dean Sensei took us for this detour on the way home after training once evening.

In the background can be seen part of Magnetic Island, another local attraction and recommended sightseeing area, with koalas, kangaroos, and some sea turtles as well swimming in the ocean around the island.

Thursday 23 October 2014



A picture from the Twonsville 2014 seminar: front of lineup is Paul Venn Sensei, recently made Shibucho of Townsville. Those who have known Paul for some years feel that he has really "levelled up" in terms of his sowrdsmanship in recent times. Paul is currently getting busy organising the 2015 seminar. Sugoi!

Sunday 5 October 2014

Sonoko Sensei's first visit to Australia and Townsville For the annual Komei Juku Australia Seminar 2014. Big thank you to Sonoko for all her tireless help.


Townsville Seminar 2014 September

Sonoko Nakano Beers
Portland U.S.A. Shibucho
My first visit to Australia, brought me to Townsville. A destination with an 
especially kind nature, filled with warm and beautiful people.

It was my great pleasure to translate Sekiguchi Sensei’s instruction and, 
even more importantly, Sensei's lecture. I hope it helped deepen everybody's 
love for, and knowledge of, Iai Jutsu. My goal was to help facilitate a wider 
view, not only of our technique but also, of Iai Jutsu's historical and cultural 
perspective by making my best effort to translate of Sekiguchi Sensei lessons 
accurately quickly. Sekiguchi Sensei's instruction is important for all of the 
students of Komei Juku to understand and it is always my pleasure and duty to 
assist.
 
 
 
 
 I was pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome and acceptance I received from 
all of the wonderful members of Komei Juku Townsville. I deeply appreciated 
everyone’s warm hearts. I was impressed by the students' genuine efforts to 
learn Iai Jutsu from Sekiguchi Sensei. It inspired me to see serious students 
value Sekiguchi Sensei instruction. 
 
 
 
 One night was especially nice, as Dean Sensei’s mother invited us to a BBQ. 
It was wonderful night. The gathering brought us closer to each other because 
of Dean Sensei’s mother’s wonderful hospitality. It was a wonderful night that 
I will remember. Each day Dean Sensei and his family provided a wonderful environ-
ment to train and learn. Their kind hearts and continuous support made the seminar 
a great success. Dean Sensei's excellent organizational skills made sure the 
seminar ran smoothly.


Last, and possibly cutest, were the wild Wallabies Dean Sensei and Scott-san 
took myself and Sekiguchi Sensei to see. They were adorable and there were so 
 
 
many of them. It was my first time seeing wild Wallabies and I loved it!

In closing, I offer my deep thanks and appreciation for the exceptionally 
considerate care we received in Townsville. Kindness is plentiful in Townsville, 
as is the love of Iai Jutsu!










Saturday 21 December 2013

Best wishes from Komei Juku Poland

Best wishes from Komei Juku Poland have a great Christmas and festive new year.

 

Schedule for next Komei Juku Seminar in Argentina.

Schedule for next Argentine Seminar with Sekiguchi Soke. 

Hope all goes well have a great time!

 

 

 WEDNESDAY 13 NOV 2013
Flight number: AIR CANADA AC 92
Booking code: AOUBDD
eTicket number: TE 0144134487731/32-AR
13:35 PM Departure.
15:35 PM Arrival
Arriva to Argentina
Check in at the hotel
Web Hotel: www.golftower.com.ar
Room: www.golftower.com.ar/galeria_habitaciones.html
20:00 PM. Welcome Dinner Sekiguchi Sensei.
Menu: typical barbecue Argentina
THURSDAY 14 NOV 2013
Free day to rest Sensei.
We want this day sensei rest after having given seminar in Chile and the long journey.
12:00 AM Lunch
14:00 PM Day spa
20:00 PM Dinner (beef, chicken, pastas, salads, your choice)
You will be issued to sensei diplomas for you to sign


SEMINAR:
The seminar will be held in two locations.
Friday 15th at Zanshin Dojo, basketball court.
Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 is held in the ISEF, basketball court.
The floor of the living room is in perfect condition


FRIDAY 15 NOV 2013
09:00 AM Opening of the seminar
12:00 AM Lunch
13:30 PM Seminar
18:00 PM End of seminar
20:00 PM Dinner (beef, chicken, pastas, salads, your choice)
Take it to the hotel and prepare one Obento for lunch, so you can rest.
I need to know that you prefer?


Saturday 16 NOV 2013
09:00 AM Opening of the seminar
12:00 AM Lunch
13:30 PM Seminar
18:00 PM End of seminar
20:00 PM Dinner (beef, chicken, pastas, salads, your choice)
Prepare a private place with a bed chair so that sensei can rest.It will leave a oBento lunch so
you can comfortably.


SUNDAY 17 NOV 2013
09:00 AM Opening of the seminar
12:00 AM Lunch
13:30 PM Seminar
18:00 PM End of seminar, Presentation of certificates
20:00 PM Farewell dinner.
Menu: typical barbecue Argentina.
Prepare a private place with a bed chair so that sensei can rest.It will leave a oBento lunch so
you can comfortably.


MONDAY 18 NOV 2013
12:00 AM Check out hotel
12:30 PM Lunch
14:00 PM Transfer to airport
18:00 PM Flight to Narita Japan
Flight number: AIR CANADA AC 93
Booking code: AOUBDD
eTicket number: TE 0144134487731/32-AR
18:05 PM Departure.


Observation
- We have in custody the Bokken of Sekiguchi Sensei
- We have a Naginata for Sekiguchi Sensei for use in the seminar
- We bought sweets and chocolates to be distributed.
- I need to know who prefers sensei for Obento, for lunch seminar days.
- Fruits and drinks?
- Meat, chicken, noodles?

 

 

Wednesday 23 October 2013

Komei Juku Australia 2014 Townsville seminar announcement

News that the 2014 seminar in Townsville, QLD will be in late September, between 25th September and 3rd October.

Stand by for more detailed dates. The seminar itself will be four training days long.