30th Tokyo Karate-do Invitational Tournament (announcement)
We will be hosting the 30th Tokyo Karate-do Invitational Tournament.
At present, we are conducting preliminary battles in various districts in preparation for the tournament.
Notice
Date and Time | September 17, 2023 (Sunday), starting at 10:00 AM | ||
Venue | National Olympic Youth Center, Main Gymnasium | ||
Category | ※ Kumite matches with protective gear, Individual tournament Junior High School division High School & General division ※ Kata matches Lower Elementary School division Upper Elementary School division Junior High School division High School & Women's General division High School & Men's General division Masters ※ Individual Kata, Team Kata, Kobudo demonstration Boys & Girls, High School, General division demonstration ※ Shiwari |
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Host | Doto Shorinji-Ryu Bogu-Tsuki Karate-Do Renmei (General Incorporated Association) | ||
Co-Host | Tokyo-To Shorinji-Ryu Karate-Do Renmei YUSHINMON Branches in various districts of Tokyo |
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Administrator | Nippon Budo-Den Yushinmon Sohonbu |
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On June 11th, I was invited to watch the 6th All-Japan Ryukyu Kobudo Championship, and on June 18th, the All-Japan Karate Goju-Kai National Championship. My initial invitation to the Goju-Kai National Championship dates back nine years ago, in 2016, when I was introduced and invited through the assistance of the wife of Asai Tetsuhiko Sensei of Shotokan Karate. Starting from the following year, 2017, I have been receiving invitations to the Ryukyu Kobudo Championship from Kanaya Yoshitaka Sensei and Sofue Toshikazu Sensei. |
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Despite the progress of the competition, I deeply admired the fact that Yamaguchi Goshi Sensei himself led the demonstrations, showing a model of a true martial artist to boys, girls, and the general public. I also observed their meticulous attention to the guests and spectators, which I aspire to emulate. |
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In Yamaguchi Sensei's address, he said, "Those who practice Budo should never defame others. Moreover, those who defame others are not qualified to practice Budo." Everyone at the venue was listening intently. I want to take this message seriously, especially at this time, as important words to bear in mind. |