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Old 09-23-2004, 06:21 PM   #1
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Need help finding a dojo in kyoto

Hey guys,
I'm going on an exchange to kyoto for six weeks in late december and am having trouble findinga dojo. If anyone could recommend one and possibly send me the training times(hopefully one with late afternoon/evening classes) that would be great. Any info is much appreciated!
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Old 09-23-2004, 06:59 PM   #2
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Re: Need help finding a dojo in kyoto

Six weeks is pretty short. This may not be the best option.

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Old 09-23-2004, 10:23 PM   #3
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Re: Need help finding a dojo in kyoto

Thanks Peter, I know six weeks isnt long but I'm keen to train as much as possible wherever I am. If anyone else knows of any dojos(possibly ones which are more private and not advertised?) i woundn't mind hearing of it. should I get a letter of introduction from my shihan here? would it be a necessary formality? all helps appreciated!
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Old 09-24-2004, 12:34 AM   #4
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Try the Budo Center - you can get their schedule there.
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Old 09-24-2004, 01:13 AM   #5
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Re: Need help finding a dojo in kyoto

Here's a few more

http://www.mitsumame.com/aikido/toppage.htm

http://www.ab.cyberhome.ne.jp/~aiki/

http://www.h4.dion.ne.jp/~kyo-aiki/

http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/meikaku-kai/

Are you in an Aikikai affiliated dojo? If you have a Japanese Shihan and he is willing to provide a letter of introduction, that may well help, but, you shouldn't have any problems joining any of these places anyway, other than language issues if you don't speak Japanese.

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Old 09-24-2004, 01:32 AM   #6
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Re: Need help finding a dojo in kyoto

hey Bryan,
yeah my dojo is aikikai affiliated. my Japanese shihan is going to provide me with an introduction letter just in case and my japanese is a bit slow but I'll manage!
thanks for all the help everyone!
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Old 09-24-2004, 01:35 AM   #7
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Re: Need help finding a dojo in kyoto

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Hrvoje Vidakovic wrote:
hey Bryan,
yeah my dojo is aikikai affiliated. my Japanese shihan is going to provide me with an introduction letter just in case and my japanese is a bit slow but I'll manage!
thanks for all the help everyone!
Doesn't your Japanese Shihan have any suggestions? I've always found that a personal connection does wonders. The letter is just a letter.

Peter Rehse Shodokan Aikido
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Old 09-24-2004, 01:42 AM   #8
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Re: Need help finding a dojo in kyoto

He's located in another part of New Zealand so it'll take him a wee while to get back to me on all the details( I'm communicating with him up the heirachy, through my sensei). I've been told that if i cant find anything myself he'll get in contact with people he knows in japan and provide me with a dojo, but that i should try pick one that appeals to me before asking him.
thanks again for all the help everyone!
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Old 09-24-2004, 01:52 AM   #9
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I've got three Kiwi's practicing in my little group. If your business takes you south to Himeji you can always drop by.

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Old 09-24-2004, 05:12 AM   #10
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Re: Need help finding a dojo in kyoto

Thanks alot for the offer, I hope i can, it just depends if i'll be able to get down there. im all for seeing and trying new aikido. however as i said im going on a school exchange(im in high school, 16 yrs old), but if i can get away with it I'll see you there!
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Old 09-24-2004, 05:56 AM   #11
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Re: Need help finding a dojo in kyoto

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Jim Sisley wrote:
Here's an option.

http://aikidokyoto.com

Class hours are not exactly convenient, but perhaps something will work out.
If you get the chance to train here I'd go for it. Okamoto Sensei is fantastic! You won't regret it.

Cheers,

Matt.
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