We had the joy of inviting Kunio Kobayashi Sensei to this extraordinary Gasshuku on the 10th anniversary of JKA Romania.

The start was given by the 70 children from the 8–6 kyu beginner group, who particularly wanted to train with Kobayashi Sensei, and they enjoyed it very much. Kihon and Heian Shodan very well structured, were in their program.

Next came the group of 70 intermediate juniors, 5–1 kyu, who practiced combinations of kihon, kata Heian, kihon ippon kumite and jiyu ippon kumite, during the 4 training sessions led by Kobayashi Sensei.

The training of the 70 black belts was intense, with a lot of information, kihon, combinations and preparation for kumite, timing, distance, rhythm, taught with great involvement by Kobayashi Sensei. Of course kata, with explanations and applications, for Bassai Dai, Kanku Shu, Meikyo, Empi, Jion and Gojushiho Sho.

It was a special Gasshuku, where they trained together with the athletes and instructors of JKA Romania, our guests, the team from the Republic of Moldova, led by Anton Ignat, our friends, Dmitry Ossika from Belarus, Dinu Claudiu from JKA Shokukai Germany, and the JKA team from Becej–Serbia, led by Attila Komaromi.

Thanks to everyone for the effort and participation.

On Saturday, November 26, we had Dan degree tests and instructor, judge and examiner qualifications. The results were good, and I listened carefully to Kobayashi Sensei’s instructions regarding the improvement of the technical qualities and the level of the judges. On Saturday evening we enjoyed the Sayonara Party together.

Thanks once again to master Kunio Kobayashi for the special effort, for the maximum physical and mental involvement, and for the multitude of information provided, during this anniversary Gasshuku, ,,10 YEARS JKA ROMANIA”! Oss!

Zoltan Nagy
Chairman
JKA WF ROMANIA