2024 Japan Taikai

Friday 18th October Amidst much excitement, departure day had arrived. It had been over 5 years since my last visit to Japan and it felt long overdue. Having boarded the airport bus on route to the British Airways flight which awaited, I glimpsed a familiar face and exchanged smiles, sensing a mutual feeling of comradery…

Reflecting on the Ireland Tai Kai 2017 – A Journey of Unity and Growth in Ninjutsu- Andrew Welch – Genbukan Kenshu Dojo UK

In August 2017, the martial arts community witnessed a remarkable gathering at the Dublin City University Glasnevin campus – the Ireland Tai Kai, a special multi-day training event that brought together ninjutsu enthusiasts from far and wide. The journey began at the crack of dawn as Kenshu Dojo from Kettering, represented by Kevin (Dojo-Cho), John,…