By Jokokan Honbu
150 on the floor and 100 spectators during the Saturday, had found their way to Shindenkan's season-ending summer meeting in high spirits.
They were greeted by 400 m2 of mats and six instructors with grades from 3.dan to 6.dan as well as Kimu Sensei as the big-smiling and relaxed grandmaster.
Kimu Sensei welcomed, introduced the various instructors, after which he went through four information points in the realization that not all Shindekaners, in an often busy and hectic everyday life, manage to update themselves on important knowledge points that can influence their Shindenkan training. Sixteen minutes later, the training session began in earnest.
This season had offered two basic Jujutsu 1 fall technique courses, which so far 77 Shindenkaners have completed with great pleasure. It was clear to see the results of who had participated in these courses and who had not yet - which of course is also the meaning of the benefits of Shindenkan's courses.
After the fall technique training, a lot of emphasis was placed on increased technical understanding and insight, based on a kata, which over 70 % of the participants already knew. The work was very concentrated, but as always during Shindenkan's training camps, with high spirits, humor and encouragement along the way.
We wish all our 658 members, family and friends and the approx. 25-30,000 monthly website readers worldwide have a great summer holiday and a big THANK YOU for the past season, and we look forward to the next season.