Linda Holiday sensei
Last week, Linda Holiday sensei gave a special budo lesson to the members of Yatagarasu Aikido Utrecht, in the beautiful dojo of Aikido Vereniging Domstad. Here are some pictures of this event.
For many Japan Fans, their interest in Japanese art and culture started with budo – Japanese martial arts.
Therefore, on this website you will find blogs about aikido, kendo, iaido, karate, and kyudo. We visit dojo in Utrecht (but also abroad) and report on workshops and events.
Besides strict budo, we also keep you informed about related Japanese arts, such as do-in yoga, all in the spirit of bushido.
The Japan Fans like to give workshops and demonstrations in Japanese martial arts, so keep an eye on this site and our socials!
Have fun reading!
Last week, Linda Holiday sensei gave a special budo lesson to the members of Yatagarasu Aikido Utrecht, in the beautiful dojo of Aikido Vereniging Domstad. Here are some pictures of this event.
In our Facebook group, we often talk about Iaido – “the way of the sword”. This blog post offers a short introduction to this budo.
A new guest blog by our Croatian Japan Fan, Japanologist Klara! This time she talks about good manners and etiquette in Japan: Bushido.
In response to the pictures in our Japan Fans Facebook Group, many people asked us what is kendo. Therefore, in her third guest blog, Klara – a Japan Fan from Croatia – will teach us a few things about the history, equipment and purpose of kendo.