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In November, our two members, Marián and Adriana, took part in the traditional Jodo koryu seminar in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The program was packed from the very first moment. On Friday evening they already managed to join the first training session, during which they went through various kihon and tuned themselves for a weekend full of technique and concentration. Saturday was dedicated to the complete Omote series, which was extremely useful for our practitioners, since Hikari Dojo has just begun intensive training Read More »Jodo Koryu Seminar in Utrecht – snowy training, romantic sheep and a bronze to finish

After the successful European Jodo Championships, our members from Hikari Dojo also took part in the European Iaido Championships at the beginning of November, which were held this year in Prague. It was a truly remarkable event, not only were these the largest championships in history so far, but the opening seminar alone attracted nearly 400 participants from all over Europe and from countries belonging to the European Kendo Federation. The atmosphere was fantastic, full of enthusiasm, energy, and high-level skill. The Slovak delegation was the largest in our history Read More »European Iaido Championships 2025 – A Successful Journey in Prague

On the last weekend of September, we packed our jodo sets, weapons, good mood, and set off for the 23rd European Jodo Championships in Zielona Góra, Poland. Representing our dojo were Marek and Matúš in the mudan category, and Adriana and Marián in the godan category. A small team in numbers, but big in results. After an 8-hour drive, we checked into a small hotel right in the city center. During a short evening stroll, we stumbled upon a hidden gem ... Read More »Our Dojo Shined at the European Jodo Championships!

On the last weekend of August, we packed our jo, keikogi, and plenty of enthusiasm and headed to Budapest for an intensive jodo seminar led by Rene Sensei (hachidan, kyoshi). This annual trip has become a small tradition for our club, a chance to train hard, learn deeply, and connect with the wider jodo community. Every year brings fresh insights, plenty of sweat, and a welcoming, motivating atmosphere. Read More »Summer Jodo Weekend in Budapest

During the penultimate weekend of August, our dojo members Adriana and Marián participated in a remarkable iaido seminar held in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. The event stood out not only for its excellent organization and high technical standards, but also for the presence of esteemed teachers from Japan. Read More »International Iaido Seminar in Belgium with Distinguished Guests

Košice is a beautiful city in the summer, especially when the temperatures rise to seasonal highs. This year, the sunny weather felt even more special as we had the honour of welcoming a distinguished guest to our dojo. We were delighted to host Beat sensei, nanadan kyoshi from Switzerland, who greatly enjoyed both the atmosphere of Košice and the warm welcome he received during his stay. Read More »Summer Seminar in Košice with an International Guest

After a year, we once again had the pleasure of welcoming our teacher, Patrik Sensei, back to Košice. He arrived on Thursday, and although the weather was a bit cooler, it didn’t stop us from enjoying our traditional evening walk through the historic city center and a relaxed dinner together. These first shared moments always help set the tone for the entire weekend. On Friday morning, a private training session was held for Marián and Adriana, focused on careful preparation for their upcoming examinations. The evening belonged, as tradition dictates, to jodo, with all participants gathering at the dojo ... Read More »Summer Iaido Seminar with Patrik Sensei in Kosice

Once again this summer, the traditional six-day international gasshuku in jodo and iaido took place in Varna, Bulgaria. This annual seminar has become a popular meeting point for budo enthusiasts from across Europe. Our sensei, Marián, attended for the third consecutive year, and once again enjoyed a perfect blend of intensive training, meaningful connections, and the relaxing seaside atmosphere that the Bulgarian coast so generously offers. Marián arrived in Varna a few days early to unwind before the demanding seminar began... Read More »Summer Gasshuku at Golden Sands

On a warm weekend in June, the annual Kensei Iaido Taikai 2025 took place in Prague, featuring both a high-level seminar and a competition. The event was led by three distinguished instructors, all 7th dan holders, representing Greece, Switzerland, and Austria. Our dojo participated with a strong group of seven members, our largest delegation to date at this event. The seminar began on Friday evening with an open two-hour keiko. Although attendance was modest, this turned out to be a great advantage, as participants enjoyed plenty of personal attention... Read More »Kensei Iaido Taikai

Amid the heat of a June weekend, the quiet dialogue of blades and focused minds once again echoed along the banks of the Danube. For two days, Budapest became the meeting point for three dojos, from Košice, Serbia, and the local Hungarian host, united by a shared passion for the way of the sword. Under the guidance of our sensei Marián, we delved deep into the traditional koryu kata of the Tamiya ryu school. This seminar built upon our March training, which has become a solid pillar in our ongoing technical and mental development... Read More »Tamiya ryu Seminar in Budapest