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GENDO
精力善用自他共栄
Commit oneself to maximum efficiency, and
mutual benefit in all endeavors
UPCOMING EVENTS
2011 IMAF Spring Japan Tour
April 20th to May 1st
Greater Tokyo Metropolitan Area
Mr. Hans D. Rauscher
Branch Director Germany
Chairman in Europe
P.O. Box 1175, 79199
Kirchzarten, Germany
Fax: + 49.7661.67.30
matschenz-imaf@onlinehome.de
Experience Traditional Japanese
Martial Arts as practiced by living
legends - featuring renowned
IMAF Japan Headquarters and
International Instructors
2011 Kokusai Budoin, IMAF
European Seminars
Oct 21, 22, 23
Exincourt, France
M. Antoine Torres
Branch Director France
8 rue des batteries du parc
25200 MONTBELIARD,
France
Fax: (0033) 381 94 23 38
imaf-france@wanadoo.fr
Please check the official IMAF
website for all event information:
www.imaf.com/events.html
© 2010 Kokusai Budoin, IMAF All rights reserved.
The objectives of the Kokusai Budoin, IMAF, include the expansion of interest in Japanese Martial Arts;
the establishment of communication, friendship, understanding and harmony among member chapters;
the development of the minds and bodies of its members; and the promotion of global understanding
and personal growth.
2011 online Gendo no. 1: 2010 Federation Events & 2011 Calendar
2010 IMAF World Budo Seminar
Zwickau, Germany
2010 IMAF World Budo Seminar Dedication
Dr. Takahiro Shinyo
Japanese Ambassador to Germany
Please accept my sincere welcome on the occasion of the Kokusai
Budoin, IMAF 2010 Budo World Seminars. I take much pleasure from
the fact that Budo, Japanese traditional martial arts and culture, has
become a unifying element of integration internal relations, where
practitioners find common interests lead to mutual understanding.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of Japanese and German
national relations, and I look forward to further exchange and
development. In particular, the Kokusai Budoin, International Martial
Arts Federation (IMAF) events in Zwickau provide an excellent
opportunity for people from Europe and Japan to share camaraderie
on this grand occasion.
Indeed, I hope the study of the arts of Budo, will lead to brotherhood
among international practitioners, and thereby, foster a more peaceful
world.
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Kenji Tose Sensei
Iaido Meijin 10th Dan
1924 - 2010
March 17, 2010 Tose Sensei,
Iaido Meijin 10th Dan, passed
away due to natural causes.
Renowned world-wide for his
dedication to the principles of
traditional Japanese martial arts,
Tose Sensei was a senior member
of Kokusai Budoin, IMAF who
held the post of Vice Chairman,
as well as Iaido Shihan and Chief
Examiner.
Tose Sensei continued in the steps of his teacher, Katsuo Yamaguchi
Sensei (Iaido Meijin 10th Dan), working to promote Muso Jikiden
Eishin-ryu Iaido as a means of developing oneself, as well common
bonds among practitioners both in Japan and internationally.
Tose Sensei’s example was a source of inspiration for men and women
throughout his distinguished career.
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2010 IMAF World Budo Seminar
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Budo, which was originally a unique Japanese cultural
asset, has become a universal medium of
strengthening the mind, body and spirit among
practitioners world-wide. This is a verily welcome
trend which gives people everywhere a common
means to foster a more peaceful world through
cooperative endeavors.
Finally I would like to extend my best wishes to all
participants of the 2010 World Budo Seminar, as well
as my hopes for the success of Kokusai Budoin,
IMAF’s future efforts to promote international
understanding.
Following lunch, aikido practitioners stayed for
afternoon training at the Embassy Dojo, while
karate-do practitioners went to train at Higuchi Dojo,
and iaido practitioners went to Ueno Park for Hanami,
a picnic among the sakura (cherry trees).
Sunday we spent the day at Ikushinkan Dojo, where
Dan exams and a kata contest were scheduled. IMAF
Chief Director Sato Sensei presided over the
presentation ceremony and a long but rewarding day
drew to a close.
Dr. Takahiro Shinyo
Japanese Ambassador to Germany
2010 Spring Japan Tour
April 01 - 12, eighteen IMAF members and friends
joined the 2010 Spring Japan Tour that was
organized by Christine and Hans-D. Rauscher.
Thursday, 01 April, after arriving at Narita
international airport, all members of the tour took a
shuttle bus directly to the Takanawa Tobu Hotel in
S h i n a g a wa , To k yo. A s u s u a l , h e a d q u a r t e r s
representatives, Chief Director Sato Sensei, Yoshida
Sensei, Hara Sensei, Iwasa Sensei and Gage Sensei
were waiting at the hotel to greet us. Following check
in, all went out for dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Friday 02 April, our first full day in Japan began with
breakfast, Japanese or European, according to one’s
desire. Then all members went on an excursion to
Asakusa, with its legendary Kaminarimon gate, and
awe-inspiring main temple. After sightseeing and a
little shopping we made our way to Yokohama for
iaido training with Iwasa Sensei and Tode Sensei.
Afterwards we shared dinner to end a truly
memorable day.
Ikushinkan Dojo, Aikido Demonstration
Monday morning included a tour of Odawara Castle.
Afterwards, the Karateka and Rauscher Sensei went
to a special training session with Higuchi Sensei,
while the others toured Yokohama.
Tuesday morning was free, and in the afternoon we
joined Sakai Sensei and Iwasa Sensei for karate-do
and iaido training in Yokohama.
Tour members prepare for training in Yokohama
Sato Sensei demonstrating principles of Nihon Jujutsu
Saturday morning featured training at the Embassy
Dojo under the direction of Sato Sensei, IMAF Judo
and Nihon Jujutsu Shihan.
Highlights during our final days in Japan included
exceptional training, sightseeing at the world famous
fish market Tsukiji, the beautiful temples of Toshogu
in Nikko, and the ancient capital of Kamakura, as
well as a farewell banquet featuring senior IMAF HQ
instructors and IMAF President Tokugawa Yasuhisa,
great-great grandson of the final Tokugawa Shogun.
Members and friends are invited to join the 2011
Spring Japan Tour: April 20 – May 01. See page one
for all details.
2011 – Special Edition: 2010 Federation Events
International Martial Arts Federation
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2010 IMAF World Budo Seminar
Zwickau, Germany October 29th – 31st
European & Japanese Representatives
Participants at the opening ceremony
Sunday Afternoon Aikido Participants
Saturday Afternoon Iaido Practitioners
Karate-do Exhibition, Higuchi Sensei
Saturday Afternoon Nihon Jujutsu
2010 World Budo Seminar Participants from Asia, North America and Europe
2011 – Special Edition: 2010 Federation Events
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2010 European Youth Championship
Cottbus, Germany May 8th &
9th
Kokusai Budoin, IMAF Representatives
Kokusai Budoin, IMAF
World HQ Japan
3-24-1 Shinbori
Higashi Yamato-shi
Tokyo, Japan 207-0012
international@imaf.com
www.imaf.com
Branch Director Austria
Dr. Elisabeth Noisser
St. Johanngasse 16/5
A - 1050 Wien, Austria
e.noisser@gmx.at
2010 European Youth Championship Judo Contestants
260 registered participants from more than 10
nations participated in 115 categories of 14 martial
arts with 1000 Kumite and Kata contests.
A broad variety of competitive divisions were
featured, including Karate-do, Kendo, Jujutsu, Judo,
Wu-Shu, Arnis/Escrima/Kali, Iaido, Shaolin Kempo,
and the Kobudo styles of Bo-Jutsu, Kumitachi, KamaJutsu, Sai-Jutsu, and Tonfa-Jutsu.
The opening address was made by Olaf Fischer,
police-director and protective area leader Cottbus
Spree Neisse and presiding PSV Cottbus 90. Other
g u e s t s o f h o n o r i n c l u d e d F. S z y m a n s k i ,
representative of the mayor of Cottbus, Mr. Weise,
the head of department for youth, culture and sports,
H. D. Rauscher, IMAF Chairman Europe, and Hagen
Clement, IMAF Regional Director, Dojo leader of PSV
Cottbus, dept. of martial arts.
The competitions utilized four contest areas
concurrently, with officials and assistants working at
high speed to ensure the smooth running of all
events. Throughout the event spectators and
competitors both kept the spirit of enthusiasm at a
high pitch.
The winners were awarded 115 gold, silver, and
bronze medals.
The following individuals deserve special mention for
his and her contributions to the successful 2010
Youth Championship:
Hans-D. Rauscher, IMAF Chairman Europe
PSV Cottbus, and its Board of Directors:
Olaf Fischer, Chairman
Raimo Ermler, Assistant Chairman
Hagen Clement, Deputy Chairman
Uli Lehmann, Treasurer
Additionally, numerous national, regional, and local
team members all contributed long hours of
dedicated work, which resulted in the impressive
2010 results. We give our heartfelt thanks to these
men and women.
Branch Director Belgium
André Fredrix
2 Rue des Pruniers B 5651
THY LE CHATEAU, Belgium
andre.fredrix@skynet.be
Branch Director Denmark
Leif Keldsen
Kurvestykket 3 DK-2840
Holte, Denmark
info@djjf.dk
Branch Director France
Antoine Torres
8 rue des Batteries du Parc
25200 Montbellard, France
imaf-france@wanadoo.fr
Branch Director Germany
Hans D. Rauscher
P.O. Box 1175
D-79199 Kirchzarten
Germany
Fax: 0049-7661-99132
matschenzimaf@onlinehome.de
Branch Director Netherlands
Frank Philipoom
Kingsford Smithstraat 108
1945 PW Beverwijik
Netherlands
Tel: +31 629 561 611
sportcentrum.fphilipoom@pl
anet.nl
Branch Director Portugal
Rui Ribeiro
Apartado 760
2801-603, Almada
Portugal
imafbranchportugal@live.co
m.pt
Branch Director Romania
Anica Florescu,
Str. Armeneasca nr. 19
Apt. 5 Bis, Sectorul 2
Bucharest
Cod 021042
ROMANIA
anica_florescu@hotmail.com
Branch Director Switzerland
Robert Rapin
Chemin des Mesanges 9
1225 Chene-Bourg
Switzerland
ror@imaf-ch.org
Branch Director UK
Dennis Wilton
2 Essex Place Westlands
Newcastle under Lyme
Staffordshire ST5 3PS
UK@imaf.com
2011 Events Calendar
Kokusai Budoin, IMAF 2011 Spring Japan Tour
Location: Greater Tokyo Area
Dates: 20 April - 01 May
Featuring: Intensive Budo Training, Cultural Studies,
Visits to Historical Sites and Monuments
matschenz-imaf@onlinehome.de
Kokusai Budoin, IMAF 2011 European Seminar
Location: Exincourt, France
Dates: 21, 22, 23 October
imaf-france@wanadoo.fr
Headquarters Autumn Seminar
Location: To Be Announced
Dates: November (date to be announced)
international@imaf.com
2011 – Special Edition: 2010 Federation Events
International Martial Arts Federation
© 2011 IMAF All rights reserved. The IMAF logo is a trademark of the International Martial Arts Federation.
www.imaf.com