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Find videos of our two most recent interviews. https://www.patreon.com/tokushikaicanada (Tier "Gyoza")

Watch an in-depth discussion on Sports Science and Kendo with two national kendo team players who work professionally in the health and fitness industry https://www.patreon.com/tokushikaicanada (Tier "Ramen")

Learn more about the places our guests come from starting with episodes 46-50! https://www.patreon.com/tokushikaicanada (Tier "Beer") Edit: Apologies, but I got one person's rank wrong in this photo. I've made the correction in the Patreon post.

Checkout Episode 57 of our podcast with Jade Fraundorfer (Kyudo, South Africa) on the humble beginnings of Kyudo in South Africa, travelling to Japan and making a good first impression, building a dojo from the ground up, and the efforts to get South African Kyudo recognized internationally. Find the audio-only version of this podcast on Youtube, Apple, Spotify, Google, and most other common podcasting platforms. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/t...okushikaicanada The video will be available when our Patreon page launches tomorrow!!

Happy New Year! I'm excited to release this interview from one of our more requested guests for the podcast, Claudio Zanoni (Iaido, Italy) for Episode 56. The AUDIO version of this episode can be found through the usual channels, while the VIDEO version will be published for subscribers only on Patreon later this week -- Stay tuned for the announcement!... Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and on Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Hey Everyone! I’m excited to officially launch our Patreon page a donation platform used to support this exploration inside the global Iaido, Kendo, Kyudo, Jodo, and Naginata practice and community. https://www.patreon.com/tokushikaicanada... Your contributions will be used to improve and expand on what the podcast has become. It will be invested in cool bonus content, and help kickstart new ideas for strengthening our connections through space (a world of practitioners) and time (decades of experience). The Patreon platform gives me more ways to work with you, the leaders in your respective communities, who consistently make the most of fragile situations even prior to the pandemic. You’re the ones that have thrived while isolated from your Sensei. You’re the ones that have maintained an optimistic outlook despite high student attrition rates. And you’re the ones that have continued to build on your own practice and that of your community against all odds. Whether you’re deep in this journey, or just getting started, the experiences and lessons you’ve collected is a legacy worth sharing. Join me at https://www.patreon.com/tokushikaicanada

A post I look forward to every new year.

Happy New Years 2021 from the European Naginata Federation. https://youtu.be/qHpfi0t77Nc

Happy New Years 2021 from the Canadian Kendo Federation.

In 2020, we became acquainted with a diverse mix of people and communities. In 2021, let's deepen these connections and discover the depth of knowledge and insight our global budo family has to offer. The future is what we make of it.

Checkout Episode 55 of our podcast with Mary Phan (Naginata, Canada) on the unique nature of Naginata, how budo becomes a place to get out of the daily grind, and how Team Canada earned silver at the 2019 World Naginata Championships. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Anyone know how this interview was recorded and published with the side-by-side view? I use Zoom and can’t find a way to do proper video interviews without investing in a costly video editing program. Thanks for any help! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7KTaZ1E4Ls

Checkout Episode 54 of our podcast with Stephan Naji (Iaido/Jodo, France) on the meaning behind terminology and kata, motivation and responsibility, and the complementary nature of budo and life. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

If episodes were 10x longer, what should they be about? If 10x shorter, what should not be left out?If episodes were 10x longer, what should they be about? If 10x shorter, what should not be left out?

Checkout Episode 53 of our podcast with Eddy Varela (Kendo, Ecuador) on his growth and development in kendo, and the various contrasting philosophies he's encountered along the way, including Modern vs traditional training methods, Competition vs Personal Growth, Strict vs Caring Sensei, and Attending vs Leading a Dojo. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 52 of our podcast with Joszef Bereczki (Jodo/Iaido/Kyudo, Hungary/Belgium) on life as a student at the International Budo University (IBU), finding hidden treasures in small Japanese cities, and travelling in Japan. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, other podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 51 of our podcast with Genaro Luis Cervantes (Iaido/Jodo, Mexico) on starting on the budo path, the reinforcing benefits of practicing multiple disciplines, and the growth of Iaido and Jodo in Mexico with global support Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

The Tokushikai Inside Look Podcast was created as a tribute to our global budo community, and a platform for us to share and learn from each other's real life experiences. Today we celebrated our 50th episode, so let's take a look back at what we've accomplished in the international disciplines of Iaido, Kendo, Jodo, Kyudo, and Naginata. Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and on Youtube. ... https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada See more

Checkout Episode 50 of our podcast with Patrik Demuynck (Iaido, Belgium) on finding Iaido and establishing Tamiya-ryu across Europe, balancing life and budo, the importance of a teacher, and becoming more empathetic Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Tomorrow will be EPISODE 50!! Whaaaaaaaat!

Checkout Episode 49 of our podcast with Li Chak Fai (Kyudo, Hong Kong) on finding Kyudo in Japan and bringing it back home, how Japanese culture and language surrounds the budo arts, and sources of knowledge in Kyudo Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 48 of our podcast with Takami Matsumoto Tanner (Naginata, USA) on different goals and approaches to the practice of Naginata, motivation and the mindset of a teacher, and the meaning of the practice. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 47 of our podcast with Piotr Kukla Jr. (Iaido/Jodo, The Netherlands) on building character and growing as a person, the value of budo relationships in a global community, and choices in life and budo. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 46 of our podcast with Masa Ando (Kendo, USA) on the pursuit of Kendo in different forms and settings, continuing this journey in a remote area of the world, and how nature informs budo. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 45 of our podcast with Hamed Qashash (Iaido/Jodo, Jordan) on how budo can help you overcome bad habits and build good one, the pursuit of knowledge - even if it comes from a teenager, and on discipline and imagination. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 44 of our podcast with Osvaldo Marsella (Kyudo, Argentina) on starting Kyudo in Argentina, travelling globally to learn, his relationship with the Mitsui Dojo in Okayama, Japan, and the technique, spirit, and mindset for improvement in Kyudo Interview Transcript: https://docs.google.com//1vklDsqSwUermsu0QEd_mPHZVaV/edit Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. ... https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada See more

We've built up enough interviews to release 3 New Episodes per Week (Mon, Thu, Sat) for a month, so stay tuned! Upcoming interviews from: South America - Argentina (Kyudo)... Middle East - Jordan (Iaido/Jodo/Kendo) North America - USA (Kendo) Europe - The Netherlands (Iaido/Jodo) See more

Checkout Episode S01 - A special birthday release of the Tokushikai Inside Look Podcast where friends and family reminisce on our very first Iaido group trip to Japan in 2007. In this whirlwind 10-day journey across central Japan, we visit castles, shrines & temples in Osaka, Kyoto, Inari, and Koyasan; we spend a night at the Jigokudani Monkey Park near Nagano; we practice Iaido in Ohara with Trevor Jones Sensei, and in Tokyo with Kikkawa Sensei, Yoshimura Sensei, Kuwata Sen...sei, Hatakenaka Sensei, and Tsubaki Sensei. Through all the walking, all the trains, and all the challenges of traveling in a foreign country, we've stuck together as friends for all these years. Certainly one of the most influential and memorable experiences of a lifetime for each and every one of us, and if this format seems popular enough, I would love to showcase others' in the budo community who've had similar meaningful group experiences. NOTE: There is a video version of this podcast episode, where we look through pictures and videos from our trip over Zoom. Only available on Youtube. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 43 of our podcast with David D'hose (Naginata, Belgium) on his beginnings in Naginata, challenging for Renshi, the structures and contributions from people in an organization, and Japanese culture & art. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 42 of our podcast with David Smits (Iaido, The Netherlands) on growing up in Iaido, reconnecting with his Japanese heritage, and the people he’s had the privilege to share this journey with. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 41 of our podcast with Andy Fisher (Kendo, UK) on drive and dedication to Kendo, starting from the bottom and grinding it upwards, and the inspiration for growth and development of Kendo globally. You can also find Andy's work at KendoStar.com and "The Kendo Show" on Youtube. This episode of the podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. ... https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada See more

Checkout Episode 40 of our podcast with Laurence Oriou (Kyudo, France) on dedication to practice, nurturing the growth of Kyudo through international collaboration, balancing budo & love, and life & death. This episode of the podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada

Checkout Episode 39 of our podcast with Jason Hankins (Iaido, USA) on the cycle of learning between budo and real life & death situations, overcoming ego for growth and development as a person, and the connection between people. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 38 of our podcast with Gur Nedzvetsky (Naginata, Israel) on transitions in life, finding a meaningful pursuit, motivating students, starting a dojo, and the mindset of a budo teacher. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 37 of our podcast with Lukasz Machura (Iaido, Poland) on the source of motivation for practice, the 3 key figures that have had significant influence on Lukasz's Iaido and Jodo life, and the work and effort that often lay hidden below the surface of these budo arts that we practice. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 36 of our podcast with Christian Filippi (Kendo, Italy) on understanding culture of practitioners from different nations, the value of first experiences and empathy for beginners, and adapting your goals over time. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 35 of our podcast with Nicolai Sichlau (Kyudo, Denmark) on budo as cultivation of humanity, the origins and influences for Kyudo, the growth of Kyudo in Denmark, the Jutsu vs Do debate, and Mushin vs Yushin Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 34 of our podcast with Sida Yin (Iaido/Jodo, Sweden) on the positive impact of events across Europe, growing into responsibilities as a teacher and administrator, competition with friends, and the joys and pains of students joining and leaving the dojo. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 33 of our podcast with Eduardo Brito (Naginata, Portugal) on role models, dedication to practice, managing ego, not wasting time, and on change in budo and in life. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, most other common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 32 of our podcast with Andy Watson (Jodo/Iaido, UK) on living in Japan, learning/teaching Japanese, starting Jodo and Iaido, coaching and organizational systems. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 31 of our podcast with Gergely Vass (Iaido, Hungary) on the search for stability, the importance of role models, taking responsibility, community generosity, and starting the Hirabu dojo. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

New cover art format for the podcast coming tomorrow with episode #31!New cover art format for the podcast coming tomorrow with episode #31!

Checkout Episode 30 of our podcast with Andrej Milosevic (Kendo, Serbia) on the rapid development of Kendo in Serbia, and the many lessons and experiences he's had the privilege of being a part of. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 29 of our podcast with Elisa Corrêa (Kyudo, Brazil) on discovering Kyudo in Japan and the journey of developing this community in Brazil. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 28 of our podcast with Aurélien Nacrour (Iaido/Jodo, Japan) on adapting to different countries, cultures, and dojos, and the process of training for tournaments like the All Japans. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 27 of our podcast with Charlotte Vandersleyen (Naginata, Belgium) on the various paths that the practice of Naginata has taken her, and the accomplishments that are possible when you persevere through adversity. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 26 of our podcast with Melike Bayram (Iaido, Germany) on discovering Iaido at a young age and growing as a martial artist Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 25 of our podcast with Robert Boyd (Iaido, Scotland) on his ongoing battle with kidney disease and how Iaido has given him strength to endure this lifelong illness, and the power to give back to others in and out of the budo community. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 24 of our podcast with Makiko Ara (Kendo, Canada) on transitions in Kendo and in Life. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 23 of our podcast with Knut Hogvall (Kyudo, Sweden) on his experiences getting started in Kyudo, practicing in different countries, and participating in the European and World Championships. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most common podcasting platforms, and Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

Checkout Episode 22 of our podcast with Katie Roche (Naginata, USA) on her personal journey in the martial arts and adapting the practice to meet the needs of the student Available on most common podcasting platforms, or Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdfd2bW_B

Checkout Episode 21 of our podcast with David Merinero (Iaido, Spain) on his personal journey in the martial arts and the importance of the community Available on most common podcasting platforms, or Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdfd2bW_BBgeUxnS22AGIg

Checkout Episode 20 of our podcast with Daria Litunenko on her personal journey in Naginata, including it's fledgling development in Russia. Available on most common podcasting platforms, or Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdfd2bW_BBgeUxnS22AGIg See more

Checkout Episode 19 of our podcast with Konstantina Perlepe on her personal journey in Iaido, including competition, community, and people who inspire her Available on most common podcasting platforms, or Youtube. https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdfd2bW_BBgeUxnS22AGIg See more

Checkout Episode 18 of our podcast with Feliks Hoff on developing Kyudo in Germany and Europe in the early days https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdfd2bW_BBgeUxnS22AGIg https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada

Checkout Episode 17 of our podcast with Tea Pihlaja on her personal Iaido & Jodo journey in Finland, her personal motivation for practice, and taking responsibility to improve her local budo community. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdfd2bW_BBgeUxnS22AGIg https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada

Had our first summer Gasshuku (training camp) this weekend. Was at the dojo from 9:00 - 21:00 The day included Yoga exercises to warm-up and cool-down, Iaido kihon practice with bokuto, a lecture on history and lineage up to our current style of MJER in the Kendo Federation, a run-through of MJER Oku Iai, and ended with demonstrations of Omori Ryu, Eishin Ryu, and Seitei. Thank you to all participants who gave their full attention and focus to developing into well-around ...Iaidoka: 1 Dan - Yoshikazu, Danny 2 Dan - Peter, Greg 3 Dan - Francis, Katrina 4 Dan - Kunie, Hanna, Andy 5 Dan - Nancy, Patrick 6 Dan - Mike Looking forward to the day we could resume these events with the larger community.

Checkout Episode 16 of our podcast with Jack James (Iaido 5-Dan) on his transition to life in Japan, and the nuances of language interpretation. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdfd2bW_BBgeUxnS22AGIg https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada

#iaido #musojikideneishinryu #koryu #omori #tsukekomi

No podcast releases this week, but many exciting interviews to come. In the meantime, take a trip down memory lane to Patrick's blog between 2011-2016 at http://sueniaidokyudo.blogspot.com/

Checkout Episode 15 of our podcast with Spiros Drossoulakis Sensei (Iaido Renshi 7-Dan) on his transition from the military to a budo life of culture and tradition, and the relationships he's built with his sensei, students, and the international Kendo and Iaido community. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdfd2bW_BBgeUxnS22AGIg https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada

Checkout Episode 14 of our podcast with Mihasu Asai Sensei (Kyudo Renshi 6-Dan) on international Kyudo and that which brings us together. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdfd2bW_BBgeUxnS22AGIg https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada

Checkout Episode 13 of our podcast with Marcus Lee-Steere Sensei (Iaido Renshi 6-Dan) on his personal Iaido journey in Australia and abroad, and understanding where he fits into a long lineage of Iaidoka https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdfd2bW_BBgeUxnS22AGIg https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada

Checkout Episode 12 of our podcast with Douglas Tong Sensei as we continue our exploration of Japanese culture in Budo. This episode we talk about rank in martial arts organizations. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdfd2bW_BBgeUxnS22AGIg https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada

Checkout Episode 11 of our podcast with Andy Ho on his Iaido journey from Canada to Germany and Austria, and how he applies his love of theatre and narrative into his practice. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdfd2bW_BBgeUxnS22AGIg https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada

An expose from a Hong Kong news program 4 years ago with recent Inside Look Podcast guest Agnes Lee Sensei.

#Iaido #kendofederation #seitei #znkr #nukiuchi #kata12 #tokushikaicanada #canadaiaido

Checkout Episode 10 of our podcast with Earl Hartman Sensei (Kyudo Renshi 6-Dan) from the USA on his personal experiences with Budo in Japan and the stories he has of famous Japanese Kyudo Sensei https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdfd2bW_BBgeUxnS22AGIg https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada

Checkout Episode 9 of our podcast with Agnes Lee Sensei from Hong Kong on her personal experiences starting and returning to Kendo/Iaido after a long layoff https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdfd2bW_BBgeUxnS22AGIg https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada