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Masamune 2008 Goodwill Taikai
Goodman Sensei would like to thank all who attended the TaiKai in June, the event was extremely succesful with nearly 70 guests and the whole weekend followed the feelings and ethos of Budo. Goodman Sensei would particularly like to thank the visiting Sensei who helped to make the event such a success.
Sunday Training Venue
As from July 27th 2008 the Dojo will be training at Birmingham University on a Sunday. Further info and directions to follow.
Sword Ban Compliance
To comply with both new legislation and existing legislation it is suggested that the following is borne in mind when using your sword (this is not a definitive guideline, nor is it legal advice).
We should:
- Ensure our sword is well secured in the appropriate carrying bag, box, container
- Never left unattended when travelling to a training session and during the training session
- Never carry your sword in the public domain when there is no purpose (this is illegal and could incur a) caution b) prosecution c) fine and/or imprisonment
- Ensure you carry your BKA licence with you at all times especially when travelling abroad
- Never use you sword in a public domain unless there is an official reason to do so e.g. demonstration
- Never allow anyone else to take and/or carry your sword unless you have a good reason for them to do so
- Take a photograph of your sword for insurance and identification purposes
- Report any theft of a sword immediately to the police
- DO NOT sell your sword privately without seeking legal advice first as this may be illegal
- DO NOT buy a sword from a non authorised retailer as although the action of buying may not be illegal, you should not wish to be involved in any subsequent investigations
Masamune High Grade Training
Goodman Sensei has announced that Masamune will be holding a High Grade training day into the traditional forms and kata in Birmingham on the 27th/28th September 2008. More details are to follow.
Success at Watchett for Masamune
We are delighted to announce that we have had successful gradings at the Spring School and Gradings in Watchett. Jem and Chris achieved their Ikkyu Grade, Jess and Andrew achieved Shodan and Graham, Karl and Barrie achieved Nidan (second degree black belt). Congratualtions to them all.
New Coaching Seminar Announced
There will be a Level 1 Coaching Course for Iaido and Jodo held on Saturday 15th March. The venue is yet to be decided but is likely to be around the Cambridge/Northampton/Stevenage area.
It will be a one day course and is comprised of quite a lot of content so delegates will need to arrive on time and stay until the end. The cost is £15 per person including passing certificate.
Please let Andy Watson know at spoonifer@yahoo.co.uk if you are attending.
Goodman Sensei on the BBC to Discuss Sword Ban
On Sunday 17th March Sensei Goodman has followed up on her previous article to BBC (see here for the link) with a live link from the Masamune Dojo. The link was shown on the BBC Politics Show to represent the feelings and beliefs of many Japanese martial artists regarding the proposed sword ban. The programme link can be found here (10 minutes and 13 seconds into the show).
Hopson Sensei at Masamune
Also on the 17th March we were delighted to be taught Jodo by 7th Dan Jock Hopson Sensei . He took us through our paces and in a very short period of time (or so it seemed), succeeded in dramatically improving our Jo skills. We would all like to extend our thanks to him.
Looking for New Premises
Just to let all our Members know, we are looking to move to new premises in early Summer. It is likely that we will be moving to the University of Birmingham for the Sunday class in June, but are also looking for a more permenant home. More details to follow.
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