Sentō Karate Kobudō Kyōkai

let me preface this by saying I have not been "taiji grabbed" by this guy, so maybe it is badass. I would be ecstatic if that was the case. I have been fu**ed up by legit taiji guys. But let me admit to everyone that there is a HUGE component of Teacher deference. I personally love it when that happens.... my Aiki students are the best uke ever..., make me look great. But more more often than not my students and freinds and kids like Cyrus K. Khalily are a built in stress test that are more than happy to call out my bu****it. Its more often than most of us would like to admit. Think you got some s**t? great. come show us. thats sento kai

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Our freind Daniel Kogan, senior deshi of Onaga Yoshimitsu Shinshi, has recently completed his 2 volume set on Shinjinbukan Shorin-ryu Karate-jutsu. I had the pleasure of receiving one of the first shipped copies and I can not recommend highly enough. If anyone is interested and so inclined please visit https://tijigaya.com . Anyone who has trained with us definitely will recognize the "extra seasoning" from Onaga Sensei's teachings that we incorporate as a regular part of our training.

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73 years ago today! Kimura vs Gracie 🥋 On the 23rd October 1951 at the Maracana stadium in Rio 🇧🇷 Gracie jiu jitsu founder Helio Gracie, faced off against the much heavier Judo champion Masahiko Kimura. Helio had previously defeated one of Kimuras students named Yukio Kato. Kato threw Helio multiple times but the match ended in controversy as they were both tangled in the ropes of the ring when Helio locked in a choke, putting Kato to sleep forcing his mentor, Kimura, to throw in the towel. Gracie students paraded a coffin in the streets symbolising the defeat of Kato. Helio then challenged Yamaguchi, another of Kimuras crew, but Kimura decided he would fight in his place and the match was set. The match was 3x10 min rounds to be won only by submission or tko. During the second round Kimura threw Gracie with osoto gari and started attacking on the ground, eventually catching Helio’s arm in a ude garami lock he cranked it expecting the smaller man to tap out. Refusing to give up, the arm eventually broke and the match was stopped with Kimura declared the winner. Now with an arm lock named after him, the reverse ude garami, now known world wide as the Kimura arm lock. The rest, as they say, is history…

Sentokai Louisville hosted Daitoryu practitioner Erwin Ricafort from Nashville, TN on April 6th and 7th, 2024. A student of Roy Goldberg and Dan Harden, Ricafort Sensei's training emphasizes nuanced movements that off balance the opponent without force, as demonstrated in the opening moves of Kusanku. The practice showcased the brilliance of Chitose's teaching.
In attendance was a mix of disciplines and styles. We had 3 different Chitose lineage styles, 3 derivatives of Aikido, and Daitoryu of course. Thanks to all those that attended. We appreciate Ricafort Sensei's training and sharing of knowledge.

Erwin Ricafort

Devorah Yoshiko Dometrich Herbst passed away from stomach cancer on April 17, 2024 at 0545. Yoshiko was diagnosed with stomach cancer in early March of this year, but did not want anyone to know. It was an extremely painful time for her. It was very rapid in its progress.
Arrangements are being made with a target of April 29-30 for a service. Her wish was to be cremated. If you wish to be contacted you can do so in the comments. However, the family has asked not to call Paul. He is not ready to talk to anyone. Please respect his wishes. We are all thinking of him in this time.