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At the turn of July and August, we headed to Budapest for the five-day Ishido Sensei – Summer Seminar 2026, dedicated to jodo and iaido. This year, the seminar brought together a total of 215 practitioners from more than 20 countries around the world, with a large Japanese delegation also taking part. The first two and a half days were dedicated to jodo. On the very first day, all ZNKR jodo kata were covered under the guidance of Otake sensei. During the rest of the seminar ... Read More »Ishido Sensei – Summer Seminar 2026 in Budapest

In July, members of Hikari dojo travelled to Graz, Austria, to attend an iaido seminar at the invitation of the leader of Kenshinkan dojo. The opportunity to participate in this seminar was already something special, as the teaching was led by two Japanese 7th dan holders, Nihei sensei and Sasamura sensei, who currently live and practise in Vienna. Both sensei impressed us not only with their technical level and deep knowledge of iaido, but also with their calm, open and ... Read More »Summer Iaido Seminar in Graz under the guidance of Japanese 7th Dan teachers

This year, the beautiful surroundings of Varna, Bulgaria, right on the Black Sea coast, once again hosted the 17th Summer Budo Camp at Golden Sands. This international gathering, full of training, shared experiences and a great atmosphere, attracted many budo enthusiasts from different countries. Our sensei Marián participated in this gasshuku for the fourth time, and once again he did not miss the opportunity to spend several intensive days in the company of friends and teachers from the iaido and jodo ... Read More »17th Summer Budo Camp at Golden Sands in Varna

At the end of April, our sensei Marián was once again invited to the Iaido Championships in Switzerland. This year, the event took place in the town of Volketswil, located near Zürich, offering a pleasant and peaceful environment ideal for such a gathering. For his journey, Marián once again used the regular Košice – Zürich flight connection, which allowed him to travel comfortably and without unnecessary worries directly to the venue. This convenience also helped him fully focus on the seminar programme ... Read More »Marián sensei once again part of the Swiss Iaido Championships

The iaido seminar held in Budapest under the guidance of Claudio Zanoni sensei nanadan kyoshi, was an exceptional experience for all participants. Members of our dojo regularly attend this event, as Claudio sensei is among the most experienced and respected instructors in Europe. His extensive expertise is also supported by his successful competitive career, having become an 11-time European champion, he remains one of the most accomplished competitors on our continent. Read More »Iaido seminar in Budapest with a renowned Italian teacher

The iaido seminar held in Roeselare, Belgium, on the last weekend of March was one of those experiences that stays with you. It had everything: honest training, strong moments, new insights, but also plenty of laughter and genuine human connection. Our journey began even before the seminar itself. Early on Friday morning, Marián and Adriana had to wake up well before dawn to catch their 6:20 flight from Budapest. At that hour, most of the world is still asleep, so Read More »Tamiya Ryu Gasshuku 2026: An Intensive Koryu Weekend Under Japanese Guidance

At the beginning of March, we were delighted to welcome a special guest to our dojo for the third time, Beat Bähler sensei, 7th dan, renshi from Switzerland who kindly and with a smile accepted our invitation. It is truly an honor for us that he regularly returns and helps us grow not only technically, but also as individuals. On Friday afternoon, before training, we enjoyed a short and pleasant break in the city center. Coffee, cake, and beautiful weather created Read More »Jodo Seminar in Košice with Beat Sensei

At the end of February, members of Hikari Dojo participated in an international jodo seminar in Budapest, bringing together practitioners from Slovakia, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Italy, and of course the host country, Hungary. The seminar was led by Rene van Amersfoort sensei, 8th dan, kyoshi from the Netherlands, who brought a wealth of experience along with his distinctive teaching style. Training traditionally began on Friday evening at Ogi sensei’s dojo. Although the space is smaller, it contributed Read More »International Jodo Seminar in Budapest

On the last weekend of January, an international koryu seminar of Tamiya-ryu was held in the capital city of Romania, led by the main representative of Tamiya International for Europe, Patrik Demuynck sensei. This exceptional event attracted practitioners from across Europe, from Belgium, France, Spain, and Slovakia, as well as from the more distant Jordan. Of course, Romanian representatives were also present, creating a great atmosphere throughout the entire weekend. The seminar took place in a large sports hall that had hosted the European Read More »Tamiya ryu seminar in Bucharest

Right after the New Year, members of our club took part in a New Year jodo seminar led by Beat Sensei. The seminar took place in Switzerland, in the picturesque town of Kriens, located just a short distance from the capital of the canton, Lucerne. Already on Friday, our members Marián and Adriana had some time for a little sightseeing in Lucerne – a city buzzing with life and tourists from all over the world. Although it was chilly, the sun occasionally peeked through the clouds, casting gentle rays over the streets and creating an almost Read More »New Year Jodo Seminar in Kriens, Switzerland