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This is going to be a barn burner of a weekend. Freshly back from training with Soke Irie Japan and we have new Kihon Waza and grading requirements to share. These are a must learn for all Sadohana Kai Shihan , Group leaders and students alike. Time to level up your KoKoDo game - we have just a few spots left. Do not miss this one

A few more of my favourite shots from Kamakura in Japan. If you want to find a little peace this might just be your place-

Back to the tatami and regular routine. Reflecting on an amazing trip to Hombu with Soke Irie and Chiyokosan. One of the highlights for was we formally expanded our basic waza set to 200 waza from Shodan - Nidan - Sandan - Yondan. The new waza are amazing and essential to understanding Soke’s way of movement and thinking. I can’t wait to show our Shihan and dojo at our Rensei Kai in 2 weeks.

A few more moments from Kamakura. Such a peaceful spot.

This was a truly magical day for us with us at Hombu dojo. Soke shared his new waza and it was sugoii - ichi go ichi ee !!!! Arigatou gozaimasu

Some start to the Japan trip !

What Is a Rensei Kai?

A Rensei Kai (錬成会) translates to “training forge.” In classical Japanese martial arts, it is an intensive gathering where technique is polished, spirit is tested, and understanding is deepened through sincere keiko.

You attend not to collect techniques or rank—but to refine skill, strengthen resolve, and reconnect with the lineage of the art. A 3-Day Immersive KoKoDo Training Experience

May 29–31, 2026
Sadohana Dojo | Vancouver

Train with purpose. Refine your skill. Return changed.

The 2026 Rensei Kai is an intensive three-day KoKoDo training experience rooted in traditional Budō. This is not a casual seminar—it is a focused immersion designed to sharpen fundamentals, deepen understanding, and strengthen both technique and spirit. Formally know to many as our gasshuku.

Overview

The Rensei Kai is a traditional “training forge”—a place where repetition, endurance, and sincere keiko refine both skill and character.

Over three days, participants will engage in extended training sessions led by senior instructors in a disciplined, distraction-free environment. This experience is intentionally demanding and deeply rewarding.

What You’ll Gain

Intensive, focused keiko

Direct instruction and correction from senior teachers

Refinement of core principles through repetition

Pressure-tested technique

Strong connection to community and lineage

Many practitioners describe Rensei Kai training as years of insight compressed into a single weekend.

Training Schedule

Friday — May 29

5:30–6:30 PM
Yondan Keiko

7:00–9:30 PM
All-Members Open Keiko

Saturday — May 30

11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Shihan Keiko

1:15–4:45 PM
All-Members Technical Seminar

Sunday — May 31

11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Testing and Promotions or Shihan Keiko (TBD)

1:00–4:00 PM
All-Members Technical Seminar and Q&A

A few pics of our members working their technique at the shiatsu weekend in Vancouver at the dojo

Congratulations and thank you to all the participants who attended our KoKoDo Kappo Shiatsu seminar this weekend. Healing finger pressure !

Discover the healing side to the art of KoKoDo JuJutsu with a weekend of Kappo Shiatsu. Review and certification. You can register on line at www.sadohana.com as we have 4 spots open. March 14-15. The perfect complimentary modality for healers and body workers alike.