Four members of the Ronin Knights represented the US as part of the US Delegation to Kyoto Japan for the 20th annaversary of the Zen Nihon Budo Renmi or All Japan Budo Federation.
For several days there were seminars and demonstrations. The US did a great job and recieved excellent reaction from all levels of observers and participants. The Mayor and Governor of Kyoto were also present and gave dedication speaches.
Zen Nihon Budo Renmi is the National Governing body for Budo (Way of the Warrior) in Japan.Thirty one countries were represented and each country had 15 minutes to demonstrate their different arts.
The RKs did kenjutsu (swordsmanship) and taihojutsu (immobilization's )with a trunchon type weapon called a jitte.
One year ago Blade was appointed US Director of Kobudo(Classical Weaponry) for the ZNBR.
JAPAN September 2011
The Butokuden or Hall of Martial Virtue The oldest and most famous dojo in Kyoto.
The US team is 5th from the left.
Below..To the far left in blue.... Bill, Star Dragon, Dr Who and Blade
Bikes...Lots of motorcycles and scooters. At eight dollars a gallon for gas it's no surprise. We saw some really nice Harley choppers and quite a few Dragstars or what we call V-Stars. Many of the bikes would not get in to the US due to emissions and other problems. Lots of nice classic older bikes. We even saw a group of classic Low Riders...very cool
Samurai Weapons, one of 3 books written by RK "Doc" in a Kyoto martial arts store.
Above: Several members of the Japanese Defence Force gave a demonstration and seminar in the rifle and bayonet
Nice bobber
