Thomas - VitoriaShitsurei Shimasu,
PRA CIMAA.
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Formentini - VitóriaShitsurei shimasu,
Estive presente no Torneio, e pude sentir pessoalmente a energia e a força das palavras do Sensei. Enquanto ouvia o discurso eu pensava. `Que responsabilidade estar aqui, mas também que alegria!`.
Sou um homem agraciado por poder (Continues)
Resultados do 1º MUNDIAL KENJUTSU realizado nos dias 20 e 21 Outubro de 2018 em São Paulo com participação de delegações de: Portugal, Inglaterra, Estados Unidos, México, Colômbia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguai e Brasil. (...) Kenjutsu Categoria Máxima - Masculino Alexandre Vaz (3º, RJ), Gilberto Vieira (1º, SP) e Ronaldo Costa (2º, RJ) Kenjutsu Categoria Máxima - Feminino Melissa (Fighting Spirit Feminino) recebendo premiação de 3º lugar em nome de Saieva (3º, ARG), Ana Lúcia (2º, SP) e Daiana recebendo premiaçao de 1º lugar em nome de Paula (1º, ARG) Thomas Spanos (USA, Denver) recebendo prêmio Fighting Spirit Masculino Continues (complete post) |
CRISTIANE BARBOSA GOMES - Campo GrandeOmedetou Gozaimassu!!! Somos todos vencedores, pois no NITEN somos um único Clan, uma única família. Muito bem representada por todos os participantes, todos os veteranos e todos os iniciantes, durante este mundial. Sinto profundo e verdadeiro orgulho por (Continues)
Knowing that I would travel to the US in November, I made plans with Senpai Takeshi during the Kenjutsu World Cup in Sao Paulo last October to visit the NITEN Dojo in Florida. Even though it was a vacation trip with my family, I couldn’t let go the opportunity to strengthen my KIAI while there. Having driven 4 hours in a row the night before and slept less than 4 hours, I had to practice Hagakure vote #1 to get to the DOJO in time. Seeing all my colleagues in Kimonos and hakamas made me feel home immediately. (...) Continues (complete post) |
Viggiano - MiamiHai, Arigatou Gozaimashita Senpai Martin!
I enjoyed our fight, it is good to train with someone with more experience. it is a whole different energy. Even though it was short I learned a lot from it.
Arigatou Gozaimashita again for coming until nex (Continues)
Juan Borrero - Fort LAuderdale, FloridaDomo Arigatou Gouzaimashita Senpai Martins!
It was a pleasure to have you in the dojo, experience new energies, and most importantly cross the path of the swords for each person`s personal growth. We look forward to your next visit.
Sayounara, Ariga (Continues)
Takeshi - MiamiDomo Agiratou Gozaimashita Martins !
We are looking forward to practice with you again in the near future.
Takeshi/Miami (Continues)
Konbanwa Youroshiku Onegaishimasu Sensei, Shitsureishimasu,
I owed an explanation to Sensei about the meaning behind the tree I gave as an Orei.
Last year, I made my first shugyo and took 1000 tsurus to Sensei as an Orei. I made it thinking about the hope of Peace to every one of Niten, the peace that we achieve in training, in advancing on the path and facing the challenges of everyday life. There were 1000 tsurus for the wish to perform and it was multi-colored because we, as students, we have multiple colors, multiple origins and yet unique.
Soon after, I thought of the idea of the tree with foliage of tsurus, and although at first, it was something artistic, better presented, from one year to this it was making more and more sense.
The tree is an idea that was planted, a seed that was growing and to break the soil it began to grow humbly, and of course, had to face external factors to develop strong and firm to stay on the ground until it was full of life through its flowers. But these flowers did not come from the tree but instead, landed on the tree. And every tsuru who landed in this tree, fuller, fuller and more alive, remained.
The students of Niten are the tsurus of this idea, the flowers that make the tree a tree and, based on the Sensei`s speech, are the people who made the dream a reality.
Sensei can check, the tsurus are not perfect, they are not the same, some are clustered, others are aligned, and that is because we are not perfect, but together we form something so beautiful that it can be considered perfect.
And the fruits: the fruit of this tree is when the tsuru flies from it, and at that moment the idea goes with it, growing more other trees in new places.
Domo Arigatou Gozaimashita to Sensei and [Mika] Sensei for being warriors to make a dream come true and being a model to all of us who make up this dream.
Shitsureishimasu,
Sayounara Arigatou Gozaimashita,
Cavalheiro - Porto Alegre-RS
Shitsurei Shimasu,
Konnichiwa Sensei,
Such wonderful days!
Today it seems that the sun was brighter, that people were more beautiful, that life is much better! My sense of time has changed, it was so intense, I have the feeling that the party lasted almost a month. The screams of the crowd still echo in my head, the image of the little table was branded in my heart.
The environment created by Senpai Wenzel was perfect to give the atmosphere of celebration, this congregation was formed from the colors of the flag, I saw Brazilians, Argentines, Mexicans, Portuguese, Chileans, and Americans talking as if they were old friends, true brothers of the Sword!
Arigatou gozaimashita Sensei, for opening the path where many passes and many will pass! I had the opportunity to talk to Mika Sensei and how she thrilled and inspired me!
Having the opportunity to assist in assembling and documenting gave me another perspective of the party, I had contact with different people and reconnect the links. I learned a little of the history of each one of them, and I saw the impact of Sensei and Niten on their lives, they are all very grateful for the existence of Sensei and your work. Sensei has the strength to change destinies!
The victory of Senpai Gilberto gave me the joy of knowing that we trained with the best senpais in the whole world! The girls from Argentina motivated me to train more too! And they were the more excited crowd ever!
Domo Arigatou gozaimashita for allowing me to help and participate a little in this unforgettable party.
Long live Niten!
Arigatou Gozaimashita,
Shitsurei Shimasu,
Toshi - Sumaré-SP
Shitsurei Shimasu,
Konnichiwa Sensei,
Que dias maravilhosos!
Hoje parece que o Sol estava mais brilhante, que as pessoas eram mais bonitas, que a vida é muito melhor! A minha noção de tempo se alterou, foi tão intenso, que tenho a sensação de que a festa durou um mês. Os gritos da torcida ecoam na minha cabeça, a imagem da mesinha foi gravada no meu coração.
O ambiente que Senpai Wenzel criou foi perfeito para dar a atmosfera de comemoração, a egrégora se formou a partir das cores das bandeiras e eu vi brasileiros, argentinos, mexicanos, portugueses, chilenos e americanos conversando como se fossem velhos companheiros, verdadeiros Irmãos de Espada!
Arigatou Gozaimashita Sensei, por abrir esse caminho aonde muitos passam e muitos passarão! Tive a oportunidade de conversar com Mika Sensei e como ela me emociona e inspira!
Ter a oportunidade de ajudar na montagem e documentar me deu outra perspectiva da festa, tive contato com pessoas diferentes e reconectar os elos. Soube um pouco da história de cada um deles e vi o impacto do Sensei e do Niten na vida de todas elas, todas são muito gratas pela existência do Sensei e de seu trabalho. Sensei tem a força de mudar destinos!
A vitória do Senpai Gilberto me deu a alegria de saber que treinamos com os melhores Senpais do mundo! As meninas da Argentina me motivaram para treinar mais também! E foi a torcida mais animada!
Domo Arigatou Gozaimashita por me permitir ajudar e participar um pouco nessa festa inesquecível.
Vida longa ao Niten!
Arigatou Gozaimashita,
Shitsurei Shimasu,
Toshi - Unidade Sumaré-SP
Shitsurei Shimassu, A slight verbiage change was made based on Takeshi Senpai`s recommendation. Niten 1st World Kenjutsu Tournament and 25th Anniversary Humility, Passion, Spirit, and Hospitality The weekend of October 19 – 21 of 2018 will be one of the most memorable weekends in my life to date. It was with great effort, that I was fortunate enough, to find the solutions that allowed me to travel to Sao Paulo, and not only participate in the tournament, but learn from the source that is Sensei Jorge Kishikawa and all the Senpai’s and Kohai’s that were present. I travelled without goals, without expectations, I wanted to live in the presence of the energy (ki) of Sensei and all the Senpai’s and Kohais from across Brazil and the World. (...) Continues (complete post) |
Palavras do Mestre de Cerimônia Carlos Eduardo Cunha -
Jornalista / Aluno
0:34
Discurso do Dr. Massaki Shimada
Representante do Governador do Estado de São Paulo
1:44
Discurso do General Akira Obara
Primeiro general Nikkey do Exército Brasileiro e Chanceler da Tradição Samurai
6:23
Discurso do Dr. Delegado Maurício Lemos Freire
Diretor de Operações táticas da Polícia Cívil
9:54
Palavras de Solange Alencar
Coordenadora da APCD
12:10
Discurso do Sensei Jorge Kishikawa
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Yoshimitsu Kishikawa e Gilberty da Costa Miglioli mostrando o Arcabuz utizado na demonstração
Dr. Maurício Lemos Freire - Diretor de Operações táticas da Polícia Cívil,
Dr. Edson Nakamura - Diretor Geral da Polícia Civil do Estado de São Paulo
Sr. Massaki Shimada - Representante do Governador do Estado de São Paulo
Tenente Coronel PM João de Paula Ferreira Neto - Representante do Comando da Polícia Militar do Estado de São Paulo
Sensei entregando medalha comemorativa aos 25 anos do Instituto Niten ao Delegado Dr. Maurício Lemos Freire
Sensei Jorge Kishikawa recebe homenagem da Polícia Militar do Estado de São Paulo e homenageia os representantes do Governo do Estado e da Polícia Militar do Estado de São Paulo com o título de Chanceler da Tradição Samurai
Sensei recebe Homenagem do Governador do Estado de São Paulo
Fala do Dr. Maurício Lemos Freire - Diretor de Operações táticas da Polícia Cívil,
Sentado ao seu lado Desembargador Samuel Meira Brasil Junior, Corregedor do Tribunal de Justiça do Espírito Santo/Aluno do Instituto Niten há 20 anos
General Akira Obara - Primeiro general nikkei do Exército Brasileiro
Eng° Civil Álvaro Bottini dos Santos - Vice-Presidente da ABJICA - Associação dos Bolsistas da Japan International Cooperation Agency
Sr. Osmar Ramos de Azevedo - Representante do Instituto Niten junto ao projeto Parque das Nações de São Paulo
Dr. Edson Nakamura - Diretor Geral da Polícia Civil do Estado de São Paulo
Sr. Massaki Shimada - Representante do Governador do Estado de São Paulo
Dr Luiz Augusto Prado Barreto, Advogado/Aluno do Niten São Paulo
Mestre de Cerimônia - Carlos Eduardo Cunha - Jornalista (Aluno do Niten Brasília)
Sentados à mesa: Sensei Yoshiaki Kishikawa e Sensei Michiko Kishikawa, pais do Sensei Jorge Kishikawa
Coronel Med. Ricardo Lopes - Chefe do Escalão de Saúde da 11ª região Militar (Coordenador do Niten Brasília) e
Tenente Coronel Alexandre Amorim - Centro de Instrução de Guerra na Selva, CIGS de Manaus (Aluno do Niten Manaus)
Kombanwa Sensei, Shitsurei Shimasu! Já estamos de volta a Miami e as atividades normais. O cansaço bateu mais forte ao chegarmos pela manhã mas definitivamente estamos de coração limpo e com o espírito renovado. Rever antigos colegas, conhecer novos, receber tantos desejos de sucesso na nossa missão aqui nos Estados Unidos e principalmente a calorosa recepção aos nossos alunos tendo o cuidado de identifica-los para que todos que falassem inglês pudessem ajudar nas traduções fez nos sentir bastante acolhidos. Todos saímos renovados e com o sentimento de pertencimento que não será esquecido. (...) Continues (complete post) |
Senpai, O que posso dizer… quando penso no treino do sabado passado (29 de outubro de 2018) me passa um filme na cabeça. Tudo começou a cerca de 2 anos, quando tive a oportunidade de ser transferido para a Europa. A principio Portugal. Foi um momento de muito felicidade, mas uma coisa sempre pairou sobre minha cabeça: E o Niten? E os treinos? A cidade que iria morar ficava a 3 horas de trem do dojo mais próximo, em Lisboa, seria possível ir algumas vezes no mês no dojo de Lisboa. Então fiquei mais tranquilo. Além disso Sensei já havia falado para abrir uma unidade no norte de Portugal. Só precisava conciliar as viagens a trabalho com a rotina de uma unidade. Mas de novo a vida vem e muda tudo. Agora iria para Londres. Já tinha aproximadamente 10 meses de portugal e iria mudar tudo de novo. Novamente a mesma pergunta: E o Niten? E os treinos? Mas já tinha a resposta. Preciso abrir uma unidade em Londres. Mas como viajo muito a trabalho estava difícil conciliar. Então, de repente eis que vejo no site do Niten uma bandeira do Reino Unido. (...) (...) Continues (complete post) |
Samuel - Unidade Sobradinho - DFSenpai Otávio, shistureshimasu. Muito bom ver que Brasília está bem representada até em UK! (Continues)
Jackson - BrasíliaKonban wa,
onegaishimassu, sempai Otavio,
Faço torcida para que possa vir treinar em Brasília novamente um dia e fico muito, muito feliz que vai ajudar no crescimento do Instituto Niten na Inglaterra.
Muita energia para a nova unidade!
Gambatê Wi (Continues)
Senpai, what I can say about the training… when I think on this Saturday training (29th of November 2018) I see a movie o my last 2 years in my mind. Everything began when I got the opportunity to work in Europe, more precisely in the north of Portugal. This was a moment of joy. But one thing always was in my mind: And about Niten? And the training? In the beginning, I was going to settle in a city about 3 hours by train from Lisbon, the nearest Dojo. So was utterly possible to go there a couple of time each month to do the training. And besides, that Sensei already was said to me to open a dojo in the north of Portugal. I was just needing to find a way to conciliate my work travels with the dojo routine. But life comes once more and change everything. Now I was heading to London UK. I already was living for about 10 months in Portugal and should move again. And again I was with the same questions in my mind: And about Niten? And the training? This time I already knew the answer. I should open one Niten unit in London. However, because I travel too much to work was hard finding a way to conciliate everything. But then, suddenly, browsing into Niten website I just notice the UK flag. (...) (...) Continues (complete post) |
"Sensei Jorge Kishikawa Niten Institute Our Golden Moment yesterday was about patience. It reminded me of something I`ve meant to do for a few months now. When Senpai Thomas first recommended that we write a "letter from the heart", I resisted. As a severe introvert with a few months of training, what could I say that would be meaningful? I was impressed by Senpai Kenzo of course. He was b and graceful, confident and direct. Sensei, when you came to visit I was even more impressed. The students who came with you were many, capable, and confident. The training was (just the right level of) challenging and helpful. The demonstrations of keiko and weapons skills were exciting, wonderful, enlightening, and inspirational. I was grateful for your time and attention. Honestly though, having studied with some exceptional humans in my life, I expected no less. Your leadership, skill, and grace were remarkable, but a few hours is not enough time to really get to know someone. Still, this experience confirmed that I was in the right place. I want to learn as much from you as I can. The second time Senpai Thomas requested feedback, I was slightly embarrassed that I had not responded the first time. But still, I struggled to find the words to express myself and my commitment. What could I possibly say that you haven`t heard before? (...) Continues (complete post) |
Kenzo Senpai had Thomas Senpai and I practice various techniques, on all of them Kenzo Senpai pointed out minor errors in my form. Agh... A wave of frustration hit me after hearing of my mistakes. However, this was replaced by acceptance, determination, and a hint of joy because I now understood some finer details. I thought to myself, "I must train harder, I must seek perfection". Later we moved onto Keiko and it was here I had a good opportunity to focus on Kenzo Senpai´s advice. Even more I could notice the errors in my way but knowing the problem is the start of fixing it.
It was most enjoyable to watch Kenzo Senpai spar with Thomas Senpai, there I could see well executed techniques and proper form. Kenzo Senpai was constantly changing his stance and weapons, peaking my interest to train harder. To have so many options in combat is when things will get truly exciting.
Just speaking casually with such an experienced Senpai helped me to undertand him better and to appreciate his many years of training.
Arigatou Gozaimashita
Caleb - Denver
THE CLOUDS ARE THE SAME Minasan, after 13 years I came back to Japan following Sensei in this trip to the Samurai`s land! We`ve left from Sao Paulo on Monday straight up to the other side of the world! All of these years, since the first time that Sensei took me to Japan in 2002. I`ve always said that this trip is a "Chinese deal"* (oops), because we`ve paid an expensive air ticket, and then, everything in Japan is expensive, but actually it`s a bargain if considering a journey to the other side of the world! *"Chinese deal," an expression meaning a good deal. What should Wenzel (Uenzel*) think about Japan after 13 years? Sensei was curious, would I believe that Japan changed a lot? I`ve agreed writing a little about this, and I share with all of you some thoughts. I apologize in advance for the size of it. * "Uenzel" - Sensei kindly pronounces Senpai Wenzel`s name in this way. The trip is extensive, there`s no other way. Our scale is in London. (...) (...) The clouds are the same Continues (complete post) |