Japanese Swordmaster comes to the UK to lead Seminar
The UK’s first ever Kokusai Nippon Budo Kai (KNBK) seminar takes place in April 2014, offering 12 hours’ of traditional Japanese Sword training with world-renowned instructor, Carl Long Hanshi-Ho, Chairman and 22nd So-Shihan of the KNBK.
The two day event, held in Margate, Kent, is open to all, whether an experienced practitioner or someone looking to get a taste of this historical Japanese martial art.
Jason Hulott, Event Organiser, says: “We are very excited to have Hanshi-Ho Long leading this two day, hands-on practical seminar, which we hope to turn in to an annual event. Hanshi-Ho Long is the senior most and highest ranked student and the KNBK designated successor to Hanshi Shimabukuro.
“We already have bookings from delegates from across Europe and this promises to be a great opportunity to learn and share in this time honoured Japanese Swordmanship”.
For more information, visit: http://www.knbk.eu/ai1ec_event/uk-knbk-seminar/?instance_id=10
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Contact: Jason Hulott, Event Organiser, enquiries@kentiaido.co.uk, call 07940 521056 or visit http://www.knbk.eu/
About the Kokusai Nippon Budo Kai
The KNBK was founded for the purpose of protecting and disseminating the traditional Japanese martial arts. The organization is committed to the advancement and research of Japanese Koryu and Gendai martial arts.
The KNBK is an international organization dedicated to the preservation and continuation of the teachings of traditional Japanese koryu and gendai martial arts. Our focus is the preservation of the Masaoka-Ha tradition of Seito Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iai Heiho through its direct transmission over 21 generations. The KNBK also preserves the teachings of Shindo Muso Ryu Jojutsu and the associated sogo bujutsu, Ono Ha Itto Ryu Kenjutsu and other modern forms of Japanese and Okinawan martial arts.
The organization was established in 2007 by Hanshi Masayuki Shimabukuro at the request of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai and Hanshi Miura Takeyuki Hidefusa.
Founding Chairman Emeritus & Soshihan – Miura Takeyuki HidefusaFirst Chairman & Soshihan – Shimabukuro Masayuki HidenobuCurrent Chairman & Soshihan – Carl E. Long.
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