Fighting and travelling - JKA Karateka from Cyprus

An interesting mention of Bruce Lee seeing master Nishiyama (at the time a J.K.A. Sensei spreading the art in the U.S.A.) demonstrating Shotokan Karate. While Bruce Lee definitely influenced martial arts and helped spread the practice for many westerners he was not on the level of various Masters of his era who were not "names" and behind closed doors he acknowledged this. His image would be tarnished as a celebrity martial artist otherwise.

Definitely a challenge against Nishiyama would have very unfortunate results for him, Lee was agile, quick and fit, however Nishiyama was like other instructors of the JKA very dangerous in real situations. An interaction between the two and a joint class would be interesting though, shame it didn't materialise. Lee while some may consider him arrogant, did appreciate martial arts and people who were dedicated to them. He simply had to be in character all the time, due to his environment.

Source is an interview from a person close to Lee during that era (cannot remember the name) in an old Combat magazine.

Sensei Ogane taught a great zoom seminar last week, answering questions and going through the kata Jion move by move. Don't hesitate to join these excellent seminars by JKA, especially when you cannot travel to a Gasshuku. You will learn so much, oss!

If you think Sunday is a rest day you are mistaken. This week 10th May and the next 17th May Sensei Ogane will be on-line for two seminars. Bassai dai, enpi, Kanku Dai and Join will be covered, don't miss it. Registration on the main JKA site as always. Oss.

When you live on an island you cannot go to seminars each week but you can do it online thanks to technology. A great seminar with Sensei Ueda, Gohon Kumite covered in depth. Oss. 🥋

Όταν δεν μπορείς να ταξιδέψεις κάθε εβδομάδα για σεμινάριο τουλάχιστον χάρη στην τεχνολογία μπορείς διαδικτυακά να κάνεις καράτε. Ένα ακόμη ωραίο σεμινάριο με τον δάσκαλο Ουέντα από την Ιαπωνία, καλύψαμε Gohon Kumite εις βάθος. Oss!

Καλό Πάσχα σε όλους, μην φάτε πολύ για να αντέξετε τις προπονήσεις που έρχονται!
Happy orthodox Easter to all, don't overdo it with the holiday treats, Training is coming!

Orthodox Easter holidays begin this week but if your dojo is closed don't worry. Online class with Sensei Shimizu this Friday, with convenient time for Europe too. See you at the zoom session, registration at the main JKA site. Oss!

https://jkaonline.rsvsys.jp/reservations/subject/211
その場で出来る（前後）基本組手と1人で出来る5本組手
様々なバリエーションの基本稽古。
※形のように相手を仮想して正確に行う。
いつでも（時差があっても）どこでも（狭くても）やれるのがオンライン稽古のメリットです。
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締切日2026年4月8日（水）23:59

An on-the-spot （front and rear）basic and a five-piece set that can be done by oneself
Practice for the basic team of various variations.
※As if it were the shape of the other person
Do it virtually and accurately.
The biggest advantage of online practice is that you can do it anywere（even if there`s a time difference）at any time（even if it`s small）
Deadline 8th April,2026 23:59（JST）

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More pictures from the great time I had at the Karate 🥋 seminar with Sensei Kobayashi in Chisinau Moldova last week.

Where will I go next?

The first Gasshuku in the republic of Moldova with a J.K.A. Japanese instructor! Sensei Kobayashi taught many classes in the span of 3 days, while in Chisinau and everyone gave it their best.

The fact that Chisinau is a former Soviet republic was only visible by displays in museums and the odd statue. A modern European city, everything was easy and smooth, from the public transport to the extremely helpful locals.

A big thanks to all for their hospitality, politeness and hard work. The J.K.A. reached another country. Oss! 🥋

It has been a while since we attended a JKA zoom seminar, with all the flights 🛫 cancellations and unrest it is an opportunity to train from the ease of your home. Check the double session with Sensei Ueda, always a great opportunity to learn. Oss!