Thursday, 8 May 2025

UPDATES


 

      Greetings to all karateka here in Japan and around the world. 


UPCOMING SEMINAR OUTSIDE JAPAN

This month I will be conducting the first Technical Seminar in Poland. For those attending, see you soon!


IKS Goals: UNCHANGED

The goal of International Karate Shotokan is a to preserve and spread the highest level of Traditional Budo Karate without political restrictions and outdated organizational structures.

We have deep respect and cooperation with other Shotokan groups, Goju Ryu, Wado Ryu, Shito Ryu and other styles. This is critical for mutual understanding and higher levels of technical karate development.


I encourage all karateka to seek knowledge from multiple sources. Seek to maximize your potential. Organizations means nothing without this. That is, don't rest on a brand label; rather, become the best you can be. This is TRUE BUDO/BUJUTSU.


RENSHUSEI

Besides the seminars here in Japan and abroad, the Renshusei Program here in Oita continues to produce excellence amongst Japanese and foreign karateka.


This is year has been fully booked up until October. For those wishing to book places, it is important to do so 'at least three months in advance'. In sum, book early to secure your days (and times) to avoid missing out.



To conclude, I want to thank everyone for their support. I am training each day seeking the skill levels of Asai Tetsuhiko Sensei, Nakamura Masamitsu Sensei, Osaka Yoshiharu Sensei, and other masters who have directly contributed to my technical evolution, and as an instructor of Karate-Do. I am also grateful for my wonderful students here in Japan and around the world. A deep bow to you all.


  押忍!
アンドレ
© André Bertel. Oita City, Japan (2025).

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