In early September, I received a call from Ianto and his wife, Liz who used to come to the Lightwave class and also often attended the annual Gower Gasshuku. They…
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2015 has been a memorable year in my career as a Shintaido instructor. I have had the strange impression that things are trying to happen by themselves, but somehow not…
Every year on the May Bank Holiday, Hawkwood College in Stroud holds Open Day, which is a family friendly event with lots of free workshops, maypole dancing, music and storytelling,…
I had planned to come to the Kangeiko for many months as for me that time of year without it is very strange. This is especially so when I have had…
This year, 2014, is a very special year for Anglo-Japanese relations. The little-known tale of John Saris, Captain of The Clove, and his journey 400 years ago is an epic one. He…