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The last weekend of September was all about jodo, and this time the 24th European Jodo Championships took us to Bordeaux, France. Jodoka from across Europe gathered in one place to test themselves, gain new experience and, above all, share a great weekend of jodo. Hikari dojo was represented by three members: Vincent in the mudan category, and Adriana and Marian in the godan category. For all three, it was another opportunity to step onto the shiaijo, test their technique against ... Read More »Back from Bordeaux with Gold – An unforgettable weekend for Hikari djo at the European Jodo Championships

The beginning of September was dedicated to jodo, and this time our journey took us to beautiful Switzerland, specifically to Lucerne. Under the guidance of Rene van Amersfoort sensei, hachidan kyoshi, jodoka from several countries gathered for a weekend of intensive training, improving their technique and gaining new inspiration for their continued practice. Representing Hikari Dojo were our seniors, Marian and Adriana, who returned from Switzerland with not only a wealth of training experience, but also many pleasant encounters ... Read More »Jodo seminar in Lucerne – A weekend full of training, friendship and positive energy

The last weekend of August was once again dedicated to a Jodo seminar led by René van Amersfoort Sensei (hachidan, kyoshi) from the Netherlands. This time, practitioners from Germany, Slovakia, Romania, and the host country Hungary gathered in Budapest. And since August was clearly not ready to give up its summer weather just yet, we were in for a seriously hot weekend, perfect conditions to put both our technique and fitness to the test. The seminar focused primarily on preparation for examinations for the higher technical grades of rokudan and nanadan ... Read More »A Hot August Weekend Full of Jodo

In August, iaido practitioners from Hungary, Serbia, and Slovakia gathered in Kosice for a joint seminar organized by the local Hikari dojo together with its teacher, Patrik Demuynck Sensei from Belgium (Nanadan, Kyoshi). Kosice welcomed us with beautiful summer weather, a warm atmosphere, and, above all, a great spirit that stayed with us throughout the entire weekend. Although the group was somewhat smaller due to the holiday season, this created a very friendly, focused, and personal training environment. Everyone had plenty of space for ... Read More »Kosice in the Spirit of Iaido

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