On November 6, 2022, a local taikai for the Yokohama Mugaikai was held at Isogo Sports Center. Due to Covid concerns, a full taikai was not possible. Despite this, a great week of training and a spirited taikai were held. The following pictures show highlights from the week. Join us for a future event!


John receiving menjo from Nomura Sensei.
John receiving menjo from Nomura Sensei.
Hard training before the taikai.
Hard training before the taikai.
After hard training, cold drinks and good food required.
After hard training, cold drinks and good food required.
That squid was still moving!
That squid was still moving!
We had a lesson on the tea ceremony after training one afternoon. Thank you Akasaki San!
We had a lesson on the tea ceremony after training one afternoon. Thank you Akasaki San!
Group photo for the local taikai.
Group photo for the local taikai.
Great to catch up with folks we haven't seen in years - John with Kurt Brown and Schalkwyk Van Der Merwe.
Great to catch up with folks we haven't seen in years - John with Kurt Brown and Schalkwyk Van Der Merwe.
John trying to make a good showing.
John trying to make a good showing.
Post taikai event at the Yokohama Harbor - great fun!
Post taikai event at the Yokohama Harbor - great fun!
Pleasure cruise after the taikai.
Pleasure cruise after the taikai.
Some great barbeque on the harbor. The social events are always fun.
Some great barbeque on the harbor. The social events are always fun.
John receiving menjo from Nomura Sensei.
John receiving menjo from Nomura Sensei.
Hard training before the taikai.
Hard training before the taikai.
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