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Zwickau, Germany 2010 IMAF World Budo Seminar Dedication Dr. Takahiro Shinyo Japanese Ambassador to Germany Please accept my sincere welcome on the occasion of the Kokusai Budoin, IMAF 2010 Budo World Seminars. I take much pleasure from the fact that Budo, Japanese traditional martial arts and culture, has become a unifying element of integration internal relations, where practitioners find common interests lead to mutual understanding. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Japanese and German national relations, and I look forward to further exchange and development. In particular, the Kokusai Budoin, International Martial Arts Federation (IMAF) events in Zwickau provide an excellent opportunity for people from Europe and Japan to share camaraderie on this grand occasion. Indeed, I hope the study of the arts of Budo, will lead to brotherhood among international practitioners, and thereby, foster a more peaceful world. continued on page 2 G E N D O 精力善用自他共栄 The objectives of the Kokusai Budoin, IMAF, include the expansion of interest in Japanese Martial Arts; the establishment of communication, friendship, understanding and harmony among member chapters; the development of the minds and bodies of its members; and the promotion of global understanding and personal growth. © 2010 Kokusai Budoin, IMAF All rights reserved. Commit oneself to maximum efficiency, and mutual benefit in all endeavors 2011 online Gendo no. 1: 2010 Federation Events & 2011 Calendar UPCOMING EVENTS 2011 IMAF Spring Japan Tour April 20 th to May 1 st Greater Tokyo Metropolitan Area Mr. Hans D. Rauscher Branch Director Germany Chairman in Europe P.O. Box 1175, 79199 Kirchzarten, Germany Fax: + 49.7661.67.30 [email protected] Experience Traditional Japanese Martial Arts as practiced by living legends - featuring renowned IMAF Japan Headquarters and International Instructors 2011 Kokusai Budoin, IMAF European Seminars Oct 21, 22, 23 Exincourt, France M. Antoine Torres Branch Director France 8 rue des batteries du parc 25200 MONTBELIARD, France Fax: (0033) 381 94 23 38 [email protected] Please check the official IMAF website for all event information: www.imaf.com/events.html 2010 IMAF World Budo Seminar Kenji Tose Sensei Iaido Meijin 10th Dan 1924 - 2010 March 17, 2010 Tose Sensei, Iaido Meijin 10th Dan, passed away due to natural causes. Renowned world-wide for his dedication to the principles of traditional Japanese martial arts, Tose Sensei was a senior member of Kokusai Budoin, IMAF who held the post of Vice Chairman, as well as Iaido Shihan and Chief Examiner. Tose Sensei continued in the steps of his teacher, Katsuo Yamaguchi Sensei (Iaido Meijin 10th Dan), working to promote Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu Iaido as a means of developing oneself, as well common bonds among practitioners both in Japan and internationally. Tose Sensei’s example was a source of inspiration for men and women throughout his distinguished career.
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Zwickau, Germany
2010 IMAF World Budo Seminar Dedication Dr. Takahiro Shinyo
Japanese Ambassador to Germany
Please accept my sincere welcome on the occasion of the Kokusai Budoin, IMAF 2010 Budo World Seminars. I take much pleasure from the fact that Budo, Japanese traditional martial arts and culture, has become a unifying element of integration internal relations, where practitioners find common interests lead to mutual understanding.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of Japanese and German national relations, and I look forward to further exchange and development. In particular, the Kokusai Budoin, International Martial Arts Federation (IMAF) events in Zwickau provide an excellent opportunity for people from Europe and Japan to share camaraderie on this grand occasion.
Indeed, I hope the study of the arts of Budo, will lead to brotherhood among international practitioners, and thereby, foster a more peaceful world. continued on page 2
G E N D O 精力善用自他共栄
The objectives of the Kokusai Budoin, IMAF, include the expansion of interest in Japanese Martial Arts; the establishment of communication, friendship, understanding and harmony among member chapters; the development of the minds and bodies of its members; and the promotion of global understanding and personal growth.
© 2010 Kokusai Budoin, IMAF All rights reserved.
Commit oneself to maximum efficiency, and mutual benefit in all endeavors
2011 online Gendo no. 1: 2010 Federation Events & 2011 Calendar
UPCOMING EVENTS
2011 IMAF Spring Japan Tour April 20th to May 1st
Greater Tokyo Metropolitan Area
Mr. Hans D. Rauscher Branch Director Germany Chairman in Europe
P.O. Box 1175, 79199 Kirchzarten, Germany Fax: + 49.7661.67.30 [email protected] Experience Traditional Japanese Martial Arts as practiced by living legends - featuring renowned IMAF Japan Headquarters and International Instructors 2011 Kokusai Budoin, IMAF European Seminars Oct 21, 22, 23 Exincourt, France M. Antoine Torres Branch Director France
8 rue des batteries du parc 25200 MONTBELIARD, France Fax: (0033) 381 94 23 38 [email protected]
Please check the official IMAF website for all event information: www.imaf.com/events.html
2010 IMAF World Budo Seminar
Kenji Tose Sensei Iaido Meijin 10th Dan 1924 - 2010
March 17, 2010 Tose Sensei, Iaido Meijin 10th Dan, passed away due to natural causes.
Renowned world-wide for his dedication to the principles of traditional Japanese martial arts, Tose Sensei was a senior member of Kokusai Budoin, IMAF who held the post of Vice Chairman, as well as Iaido Shihan and Chief Examiner.
Tose Sensei continued in the steps of his teacher, Katsuo Yamaguchi Sensei (Iaido Meijin 10th Dan), working to promote Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu Iaido as a means of developing oneself, as well common bonds among practitioners both in Japan and internationally.
Tose Sensei’s example was a source of inspiration for men and women throughout his distinguished career.
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continued from page 1 Budo, which was originally a unique Japanese cultural asset, has become a universal medium of strengthening the mind, body and spirit among practitioners world-wide. This is a verily welcome trend which gives people everywhere a common means to foster a more peaceful world through cooperative endeavors.
Finally I would like to extend my best wishes to all participants of the 2010 World Budo Seminar, as well as my hopes for the success of Kokusai Budoin, IMAF’s future efforts to promote international understanding.
Dr. Takahiro Shinyo Japanese Ambassador to Germany 2010 Spring Japan Tour
April 01 - 12, eighteen IMAF members and friends joined the 2010 Spring Japan Tour that was organized by Christine and Hans-D. Rauscher.
Thursday, 01 April, after arriving at Narita international airport, all members of the tour took a shuttle bus directly to the Takanawa Tobu Hotel in Shinagawa, Tokyo. As usual, headquarters representatives, Chief Director Sato Sensei, Yoshida Sensei, Hara Sensei, Iwasa Sensei and Gage Sensei were waiting at the hotel to greet us. Following check in, all went out for dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Friday 02 April, our first full day in Japan began with breakfast, Japanese or European, according to one’s desire. Then all members went on an excursion to Asakusa, with its legendary Kaminarimon gate, and awe-inspiring main temple. After sightseeing and a little shopping we made our way to Yokohama for iaido training with Iwasa Sensei and Tode Sensei. Afterwards we shared dinner to end a truly memorable day.
Saturday morning featured training at the Embassy Dojo under the direction of Sato Sensei, IMAF Judo and Nihon Jujutsu Shihan.
2010 IMAF World Budo Seminar
Following lunch, aikido practitioners stayed for afternoon training at the Embassy Dojo, while karate-do practitioners went to train at Higuchi Dojo, and iaido practitioners went to Ueno Park for Hanami, a picnic among the sakura (cherry trees).
Sunday we spent the day at Ikushinkan Dojo, where Dan exams and a kata contest were scheduled. IMAF Chief Director Sato Sensei presided over the presentation ceremony and a long but rewarding day drew to a close.
Monday morning included a tour of Odawara Castle. Afterwards, the Karateka and Rauscher Sensei went to a special training session with Higuchi Sensei, while the others toured Yokohama.
Tuesday morning was free, and in the afternoon we joined Sakai Sensei and Iwasa Sensei for karate-do and iaido training in Yokohama.
Highlights during our final days in Japan included exceptional training, sightseeing at the world famous fish market Tsukiji, the beautiful temples of Toshogu in Nikko, and the ancient capital of Kamakura, as well as a farewell banquet featuring senior IMAF HQ instructors and IMAF President Tokugawa Yasuhisa, great-great grandson of the final Tokugawa Shogun.
Members and friends are invited to join the 2011 Spring Japan Tour: April 20 – May 01. See page one for all details.
Ikushinkan Dojo, Aikido Demonstration
Sato Sensei demonstrating principles of Nihon Jujutsu
Tour members prepare for training in Yokohama
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2010 IMAF World Budo Seminar
Zwickau, Germany October 29th – 31st
European & Japanese Representatives
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Participants at the opening ceremony
Sunday Afternoon Aikido Participants
Saturday Afternoon Iaido Practitioners
Karate-do Exhibition, Higuchi Sensei Saturday Afternoon Nihon Jujutsu
2010 World Budo Seminar Participants from Asia, North America and Europe
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2010 European Youth Championship
Cottbus, Germany May 8th & 9th
260 registered participants from more than 10 nations participated in 115 categories of 14 martial arts with 1000 Kumite and Kata contests.
A broad variety of competitive divisions were featured, including Karate-do, Kendo, Jujutsu, Judo, Wu-Shu, Arnis/Escrima/Kali, Iaido, Shaolin Kempo, and the Kobudo styles of Bo-Jutsu, Kumitachi, Kama-Jutsu, Sai-Jutsu, and Tonfa-Jutsu.
The opening address was made by Olaf Fischer, police-director and protective area leader Cottbus Spree Neisse and presiding PSV Cottbus 90. Other gues t s o f hono r i n c l uded F. Szymansk i , representative of the mayor of Cottbus, Mr. Weise, the head of department for youth, culture and sports, H. D. Rauscher, IMAF Chairman Europe, and Hagen Clement, IMAF Regional Director, Dojo leader of PSV Cottbus, dept. of martial arts.
The competitions utilized four contest areas concurrently, with officials and assistants working at high speed to ensure the smooth running of all events. Throughout the event spectators and competitors both kept the spirit of enthusiasm at a high pitch.
The winners were awarded 115 gold, silver, and bronze medals.
The following individuals deserve special mention for his and her contributions to the successful 2010 Youth Championship: Hans-D. Rauscher, IMAF Chairman Europe PSV Cottbus, and its Board of Directors: Olaf Fischer, Chairman Raimo Ermler, Assistant Chairman Hagen Clement, Deputy Chairman Uli Lehmann, Treasurer
Additionally, numerous national, regional, and local team members all contributed long hours of dedicated work, which resulted in the impressive 2010 results. We give our heartfelt thanks to these men and women.
2010 European Youth Championship Judo Contestants
Kokusai Budoin, IMAF World HQ Japan 3-24-1 Shinbori Higashi Yamato-shi Tokyo, Japan 207-0012 [email protected] www.imaf.com Branch Director Austria Dr. Elisabeth Noisser St. Johanngasse 16/5 A - 1050 Wien, Austria [email protected]
Branch Director Belgium André Fredrix 2 Rue des Pruniers B 5651 THY LE CHATEAU, Belgium [email protected]
Branch Director Denmark Leif Keldsen Kurvestykket 3 DK-2840 Holte, Denmark [email protected]
Branch Director France Antoine Torres 8 rue des Batteries du Parc 25200 Montbellard, France [email protected]
Branch Director Germany Hans D. Rauscher P.O. Box 1175 D-79199 Kirchzarten Germany Fax: 0049-7661-99132 [email protected]
Kokusai Budoin, IMAF Representatives
Branch Director Netherlands Frank Philipoom Kingsford Smithstraat 108 1945 PW Beverwijik Netherlands Tel: +31 629 561 611 [email protected] Branch Director Portugal Rui Ribeiro Apartado 760 2801-603, Almada Portugal [email protected] Branch Director Romania Anica Florescu, Str. Armeneasca nr. 19 Apt. 5 Bis, Sectorul 2 Bucharest Cod 021042 ROMANIA [email protected] Branch Director Switzerland Robert Rapin Chemin des Mesanges 9 1225 Chene-Bourg Switzerland [email protected] Branch Director UK Dennis Wilton 2 Essex Place Westlands Newcastle under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 3PS [email protected]
2011 Events Calendar Kokusai Budoin, IMAF 2011 Spring Japan Tour
Location: Greater Tokyo Area Dates: 20 April - 01 May
Featuring: Intensive Budo Training, Cultural Studies, Visits to Historical Sites and Monuments [email protected] Kokusai Budoin, IMAF 2011 European Seminar Location: Exincourt, France Dates: 21, 22, 23 October [email protected] Headquarters Autumn Seminar Location: To Be Announced Dates: November (date to be announced) [email protected]
