Chiba Hitoshi Sensei (Hanshi 8th Dan) Seminar
Vancouver, B.C.
June 23, 2007

Chiba Hitoshi sensei (Hanshi Hachidan & a sensei of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Kendo Dojo) and several Nanadan sensei from Japan visited Vancouver on June 23rd, 2007 to conduct a special dan-level seminar on kata, various shinai waza and ji-geiko. Chiba sensei led the kata instruction component of the seminar. Participants were treated to more than 1.5 hours of attention and supervision from Chiba sensei. The second half of the seminar (another 1.5 hours) focused on correct shinai striking techniques, seme (creating openings) and sparring strategies.

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Photos from top left (clockwise): Chiba sensei discussing kata technique; top right: Chiba sensei in the centre, Asaoka sensei far right; bottom left: Chiba sensei demonstrating Kodachi Kata, Uegaki sensei is on the far left; bottom right: group Kodachi Kata practice.

Chiba Hitoshi sensei Jodan seminar pt 1 (language: Japanese)

Chiba Hitoshi sensei Jodan seminar pt 2 (language: Japanese)

Chiba sensei shia (a match featuring Chiba sensei using Jodan no kamae)