By Jokokan Federation
It was bitterly cold October, although the sun shone from a blue sky, when almost one third of Jokokan's current members had found their way to Skælskør, where the hosts had set up a brilliant autumn camp. We might as well release the tension and say right away that this is the best Jokokan training camp that has yet been launched in terms of a fantastic atmosphere, commitment and sense of community. All 40 participants agreed on this.
For the third time in a row, the Eggeslevmaglehallen provided time and space for the Jokokan association's autumn camp. On Friday evening, 25 adult students started 3 hours of joint training in high spirits and intensity; followed by the mandatory camp orientation meeting where the participants could once again enjoy coffee, tea and soft drinks contributed by one of our sponsors.
At all Jokokan camps, we want to promote integration and community between the schools through communication, physical activities and responsibility. We therefore have what we call "Group Conversations". Here you sit with a cup of coffee or tea in hand, in groups of 5-8 people from different schools, and talk about a relevant Jokokan topic, where after a discussion can unfold. It is important here that everyone is heard, as the basic Jokokan philosophy states that everyone has something to contribute. A spokesperson is chosen, who must later present the group's conclusions in a clear and "message-like" manner to the camp's other participants.
The theme of the autumn camp this time was about community, proper human relations and how we reach our goals together. It was fantastically life-affirming messages that the six groups had arrived at - which was further reinforced the next day when 15 Jokokidz came to their one-day training camp. Messages such as "Treat others as you would like to be treated", "Everyone has something to contribute", "Acknowledge, respect and accept that there are some who know more than you and others who know less than you - and be grateful for that", "Look at others instead of looking", "We learn all our lives - be open and tolerant", "Find your inner and outer balance - otherwise you fall over too often", and many, many more. Thank you! - those were very very beautiful Jokokan messages.
All Jokokan training camps end with a show between the "kitchen teams". An ultra-short show where the groups show their creativity, Yakami and acting technique and not least humor!. We can now reveal that the judges had their suspicions of deliberate cheating, when the same "kitchen team" won both the show team competition and the subsequent football tournament!. Many whispered in the corners about paid referees and match-fixing, which was also discussed between the referees. However, they came to the conclusion that since no one had received polished apples, cakes or other sweets, the double winning kitchen team must be of a particularly talented caliber. A caliber they have hidden well from the rest of us. But our message is: We will not be fooled again! The same can be said of a skinny nine-year-old boy who won the push-up competition with 57 push-ups.
At the closing sandwich party, Jokokan Denmark's country manager also revealed a hidden talent - he went as a dressman in Jokokan's new clothing, which goes by the name "Jokokan Brands". You can read about Jokokan Brands under news on the website.
It is probably also fair to say that many discovered their hidden talents and sides during this camp. It was a real pleasure and bodes well for Jokokan's future. Thank you and continue to have fun with your "inner and outer" talent development - "You can do much more than you tell yourselves".
