This gallery collects photos from the January 12-14, 2024 - with a focus on the January 13 opening event embu for the new Kenshinkan Dojo location in The Woodlands, TX. Training in multiple sword arts occurred over the three days, with lots of fun and fellowship as well.


It was such a smooth event - until the weather changed! Some delays getting out but ultimately everyone made it home. This is Nomura Sensei and Yoshi trying to rebook flights Monday night - finally to San Diego Wednesday afternoon!
It was such a smooth event - until the weather changed! Some delays getting out but ultimately everyone made it home. This is Nomura Sensei and Yoshi trying to rebook flights Monday night - finally to San Diego Wednesday afternoon!
Opening event group photo - Kenshi from Japan, London, Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, San Diego, LA, Bay Area CA, and several places in Texas.
Opening event group photo - Kenshi from Japan, London, Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, San Diego, LA, Bay Area CA, and several places in Texas.
Front table at bow-in.
Front table at bow-in.
Center table - Nomura Sensei, Power Sensei, Drawdy Sensei.
Center table - Nomura Sensei, Power Sensei, Drawdy Sensei.
Carl Jenkins, John Mutschink, Kurt Brown.
Carl Jenkins, John Mutschink, Kurt Brown.
Travis Boardman, Mizu Hi Kobukai Soke & Mark Gettings, Shihan.
Travis Boardman, Mizu Hi Kobukai Soke & Mark Gettings, Shihan.
Travis Boardman, Mizu Hi Kobukai, Soke; Mark Gettings, Shihan; Andrew Delitka Sensei.
Travis Boardman, Mizu Hi Kobukai, Soke; Mark Gettings, Shihan; Andrew Delitka Sensei.
Shiho barai - Center: Nomura Sensei; East: Drawdy Sensei; North: Carl Jenkins Sensei; West: Kurt Brown Sensei; South: Andrew Delitka Sensei.
Shiho barai - Center: Nomura Sensei; East: Drawdy Sensei; North: Carl Jenkins Sensei; West: Kurt Brown Sensei; South: Andrew Delitka Sensei.
Shiho barai - Drawdy Sensei in the East position.
Shiho barai - Drawdy Sensei in the East position.
Shiho barai - Nomura Sensei in the Center position.
Shiho barai - Nomura Sensei in the Center position.
Shiho barai - Nomura Sensei cutting.
Shiho barai - Nomura Sensei cutting.
Toyama Ryu kata embu - Drawdy Sensei calling forms. Carl Jenkins, Yilmaz Karadeniz, Yoshitaka Satoh, Jeff Toms, Derek Weaver, Andrew Delitka.
Toyama Ryu kata embu - Drawdy Sensei calling forms. Carl Jenkins, Yilmaz Karadeniz, Yoshitaka Satoh, Jeff Toms, Derek Weaver, Andrew Delitka.
Mugairyu Iai Hyodo - Kurt Brown Sensei.
Mugairyu Iai Hyodo - Kurt Brown Sensei.
Mugairyu Iai Hyodo - Kurt Brown Sensei.
Mugairyu Iai Hyodo - Kurt Brown Sensei.
Mugairyu Iai Hyodo - Kurt Brown Sensei.
Mugairyu Iai Hyodo - Kurt Brown Sensei.
Mugairyu Iai Hyodo Iai-no-Kata - Yoshitaka Satoh & Keyan Jafari.
Mugairyu Iai Hyodo Iai-no-Kata - Yoshitaka Satoh & Keyan Jafari.
Mugairyu Iai Hyodo Iai-no-Kata - Yoshitaka Satoh & Keyan Jafari.
Mugairyu Iai Hyodo Iai-no-Kata - Yoshitaka Satoh & Keyan Jafari.
Mugairyu Iai Hyodo Iai-no-Kata - Yoshitaka Satoh & Keyan Jafari.
Mugairyu Iai Hyodo Iai-no-Kata - Yoshitaka Satoh & Keyan Jafari.
Mugairyu Iai Hyodo Iai-no-Kata - Yoshitaka Satoh & Keyan Jafari.
Mugairyu Iai Hyodo Iai-no-Kata - Yoshitaka Satoh & Keyan Jafari.
Nakamura Ryu Kata - Drawdy Sensei, Carl Jenkins, Yoshitaka Satoh, Yilmaz Karadeniz.
Nakamura Ryu Kata - Drawdy Sensei, Carl Jenkins, Yoshitaka Satoh, Yilmaz Karadeniz.
Nakamura Ryu Kata - Drawdy Sensei, Carl Jenkins, Yoshitaka Satoh, Yilmaz Karadeniz.
Nakamura Ryu Kata - Drawdy Sensei, Carl Jenkins, Yoshitaka Satoh, Yilmaz Karadeniz.
Nakamura Ryu Kata - Drawdy Sensei, Carl Jenkins, Yoshitaka Satoh, Yilmaz Karadeniz.
Nakamura Ryu Kata - Drawdy Sensei, Carl Jenkins, Yoshitaka Satoh, Yilmaz Karadeniz.
Shin Shin Ryu - Delitka Sensei.
Shin Shin Ryu - Delitka Sensei.
Shin Shin Ryu - Toms Sensei.
Shin Shin Ryu - Toms Sensei.
Shin Shin Ryu - Toms Sensei.
Shin Shin Ryu - Toms Sensei.
Mizu Hi Kobukai Kumitachi - Delitka Sensei & Toms Sensei.
Mizu Hi Kobukai Kumitachi - Delitka Sensei & Toms Sensei.
Mizu Hi Kobukai Kumitachi - Delitka Sensei & Toms Sensei.
Mizu Hi Kobukai Kumitachi - Delitka Sensei & Toms Sensei.
Mizu Hi Kobukai Kumitachi - Delitka Sensei & Toms Sensei.
Mizu Hi Kobukai Kumitachi - Delitka Sensei & Toms Sensei.
Toyama Ryu Kumitachi with live blades - Drawdy Sensei & Jenkins Sensei.
Toyama Ryu Kumitachi with live blades - Drawdy Sensei & Jenkins Sensei.
Toyama Ryu Kumitachi with live blades - Drawdy Sensei & Jenkins Sensei.
Toyama Ryu Kumitachi with live blades - Drawdy Sensei & Jenkins Sensei.
Toyama Ryu Kumitachi with live blades - Drawdy Sensei & Jenkins Sensei.
Toyama Ryu Kumitachi with live blades - Drawdy Sensei & Jenkins Sensei.
Power Sensei presenting plaque to John Mutschink - Perseverance - from calligraphy by Nakamura Taisaburo Sensei.
Power Sensei presenting plaque to John Mutschink - Perseverance - from calligraphy by Nakamura Taisaburo Sensei.
Power Sensei presenting Drawdy Sensei a sake cup from Toyama Military Academy for his continued support of the IBF and Kenshinkan Dojo.
Power Sensei presenting Drawdy Sensei a sake cup from Toyama Military Academy for his continued support of the IBF and Kenshinkan Dojo.
Power Sensei presenting Nomura Sensei an historic sterling silver sake cup that was once presented to the 3rd Company, Instruction Battalion of the Toyama Military Academy pre-1945. Around the outer rim is engraved 陸軍戸山学校教導大隊第三中隊記念
Power Sensei presenting Nomura Sensei an historic sterling silver sake cup that was once presented to the 3rd Company, Instruction Battalion of the Toyama Military Academy pre-1945. Around the outer rim is engraved 陸軍戸山学校教導大隊第三中隊記念
Nomura Sensei displaying the gift of an historic sterling silver sake cup that was once presented to the 3rd Company, Instruction Battalion of the Toyama Military Academy pre-1945. Around the outer rim is engraved 陸軍戸山学校教導大隊第三中隊記念
Nomura Sensei displaying the gift of an historic sterling silver sake cup that was once presented to the 3rd Company, Instruction Battalion of the Toyama Military Academy pre-1945. Around the outer rim is engraved 陸軍戸山学校教導大隊第三中隊記念
Close up of details on an historic sterling silver sake cup that was once presented to the 3rd Company, Instruction Battalion of the Toyama Military Academy pre-1945. Around the outer rim is engraved 陸軍戸山学校教導大隊第三中隊記念
Close up of details on an historic sterling silver sake cup that was once presented to the 3rd Company, Instruction Battalion of the Toyama Military Academy pre-1945. Around the outer rim is engraved 陸軍戸山学校教導大隊第三中隊記念
Close up of engraving on an historic sterling silver sake cup that was once presented to the 3rd Company, Instruction Battalion of the Toyama Military Academy pre-1945. Around the outer rim is engraved 陸軍戸山学校教導大隊第三中隊記念
Close up of engraving on an historic sterling silver sake cup that was once presented to the 3rd Company, Instruction Battalion of the Toyama Military Academy pre-1945. Around the outer rim is engraved 陸軍戸山学校教導大隊第三中隊記念
Delitka Sensei presenting Nomura Sensei an iron tessen.
Delitka Sensei presenting Nomura Sensei an iron tessen.
Toms Sensei presenting John Mutschink an iron tessen.
Toms Sensei presenting John Mutschink an iron tessen.
Beautiful iron tessen with kikusui mon as symbol of continued friendship between the Mizu Hi Kobukai, the IBF and Kenshinkan Dojo.
Beautiful iron tessen with kikusui mon as symbol of continued friendship between the Mizu Hi Kobukai, the IBF and Kenshinkan Dojo.
Event bow out.
Event bow out.
Event bow out.
Event bow out.
Nomura Sensei, Power Sensei (holding picture of Nakamura Sensei), Drawdy Sensei and John M. Many thanks from John to these three gentlemen for their support and guidance for Kenshinkan Dojo.
Nomura Sensei, Power Sensei (holding picture of Nakamura Sensei), Drawdy Sensei and John M. Many thanks from John to these three gentlemen for their support and guidance for Kenshinkan Dojo.
Nomura Sensei, Louis Mang and John M.
Nomura Sensei, Louis Mang and John M.
Our friend Louis Mang gave the dojo this beautiful hanging scroll. Many thanks!
Our friend Louis Mang gave the dojo this beautiful hanging scroll. Many thanks!
Left to Right - Dave Drawdy Sensei, Mark Gettings - Shihan, Mizu Hi Kobukai, Nomura Yoshitaka Sensei, Guy Power Sensei, Travis Boardman, Soke, Mizu Hi Kobukai.
Left to Right - Dave Drawdy Sensei, Mark Gettings - Shihan, Mizu Hi Kobukai, Nomura Yoshitaka Sensei, Guy Power Sensei, Travis Boardman, Soke, Mizu Hi Kobukai.
Nomura Sensei with Delitka Sensei.
Nomura Sensei with Delitka Sensei.
Charles Hunnicutt with Power Sensei.
Charles Hunnicutt with Power Sensei.
Members of Kenshinkan Dojo at the event - left to right - Keyan Jafari (San Diego), John Mutschink (TX), Nomura Sensei, Guy Power Sensei, Yoshitaka Satoh (San Diego), Brian Chu (Bay Area CA).
Members of Kenshinkan Dojo at the event - left to right - Keyan Jafari (San Diego), John Mutschink (TX), Nomura Sensei, Guy Power Sensei, Yoshitaka Satoh (San Diego), Brian Chu (Bay Area CA).
Suspicious group of characters - looks like plotting.
Suspicious group of characters - looks like plotting.
John M. with Mugairyu Iai Hyodo teachers - Nomura Sensei and Kurt Brown Sensei.
John M. with Mugairyu Iai Hyodo teachers - Nomura Sensei and Kurt Brown Sensei.
Members of Mugairyu Iai Hyodo - left to right - Yoshitaka Satoh (San Diego), Kurt Brown (Washington D.C.), Nomura Sensei (Yokohama), John Mutschink (Magnolia, TX), Derek Weaver (Washington D.C.) Keyan Jafari (San Diego), Yilmaz Karadeniz (London/Turkey).
Members of Mugairyu Iai Hyodo - left to right - Yoshitaka Satoh (San Diego), Kurt Brown (Washington D.C.), Nomura Sensei (Yokohama), John Mutschink (Magnolia, TX), Derek Weaver (Washington D.C.) Keyan Jafari (San Diego), Yilmaz Karadeniz (London/Turkey).
Please to have Tonya McClafferty attend the opening event. With John M. and Travis Boardman.
Please to have Tonya McClafferty attend the opening event. With John M. and Travis Boardman.
The grey goatee brotherhood! Louis Mang, Charles Hunnicutt, John Mutschink, Kurt Brown.
The grey goatee brotherhood! Louis Mang, Charles Hunnicutt, John Mutschink, Kurt Brown.
Founder and 4th dojo cho of Kenshinkan Dojo - keeping the tradition alive.
Founder and 4th dojo cho of Kenshinkan Dojo - keeping the tradition alive.
Power Sensei with the beautiful kanban for Kenshinkan Dojo.
Power Sensei with the beautiful kanban for Kenshinkan Dojo.
A well deserved drink - Kampai!
A well deserved drink - Kampai!
After party fun.
After party fun.
Catered BBQ dinner from 3rd Coast BBQ in Spring, TX. Great stuff!
Catered BBQ dinner from 3rd Coast BBQ in Spring, TX. Great stuff!
Gift from Keyan Jafari.
Gift from Keyan Jafari.
Now we have team jackets!
Now we have team jackets!
And of course beer! Thanks to everyone that joined the opening event!
And of course beer! Thanks to everyone that joined the opening event!
Friday pre-training - group outing to NASA Space Center.
Friday pre-training - group outing to NASA Space Center.
Friday pre-training - group outing to NASA Space Center. Saturn V rocket - HUGE!
Friday pre-training - group outing to NASA Space Center. Saturn V rocket - HUGE!
Friday pre-training - group outing to NASA Space Center.
Friday pre-training - group outing to NASA Space Center.
Friday pre-training - group outing to NASA Space Center.
Friday pre-training - group outing to NASA Space Center.
Friday evening training - Toyama Ryu/IBF - lead by Nomura Sensei and Drawdy Sensei.
Friday evening training - Toyama Ryu/IBF - lead by Nomura Sensei and Drawdy Sensei.
Friday evening training - Toyama Ryu/IBF - lead by Nomura Sensei and Drawdy Sensei.
Friday evening training - Toyama Ryu/IBF - lead by Nomura Sensei and Drawdy Sensei.
Friday evening training - Toyama Ryu/IBF - lead by Nomura Sensei and Drawdy Sensei.
Friday evening training - Toyama Ryu/IBF - lead by Nomura Sensei and Drawdy Sensei.
Friday and Saturday - Shin Shin Ryu seminars by Delitka Sensei and Toms Sensei.
Friday and Saturday - Shin Shin Ryu seminars by Delitka Sensei and Toms Sensei.
Friday and Saturday - Shin Shin Ryu seminars by Delitka Sensei and Toms Sensei.
Friday and Saturday - Shin Shin Ryu seminars by Delitka Sensei and Toms Sensei.
Friday and Saturday - Shin Shin Ryu seminars by Delitka Sensei and Toms Sensei.
Friday and Saturday - Shin Shin Ryu seminars by Delitka Sensei and Toms Sensei.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday training sessions with Nomura Sensei in Mugairyu Iai Hyodo.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday training sessions with Nomura Sensei in Mugairyu Iai Hyodo.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday training sessions with Nomura Sensei in Mugairyu Iai Hyodo.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday training sessions with Nomura Sensei in Mugairyu Iai Hyodo.
Last training session on Sunday - IBF/Toyama Ryu - lead by Nomura Sensei and Drawdy Sensei.
Last training session on Sunday - IBF/Toyama Ryu - lead by Nomura Sensei and Drawdy Sensei.
Last training session on Sunday - IBF/Toyama Ryu - lead by Nomura Sensei and Drawdy Sensei. Worked on Toyama Ryu Kumitachi 1 and 2 - keep your head on a swivel!
Last training session on Sunday - IBF/Toyama Ryu - lead by Nomura Sensei and Drawdy Sensei. Worked on Toyama Ryu Kumitachi 1 and 2 - keep your head on a swivel!
Sunday evening group dinner.
Sunday evening group dinner.
It was such a smooth event - until the weather changed! Some delays getting out but ultimately everyone made it home. This is Nomura Sensei and Yoshi trying to rebook flights Monday night - finally to San Diego Wednesday afternoon!
It was such a smooth event - until the weather changed! Some delays getting out but ultimately everyone made it home. This is Nomura Sensei and Yoshi trying to rebook flights Monday night - finally to San Diego Wednesday afternoon!
Opening event group photo - Kenshi from Japan, London, Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, San Diego, LA, Bay Area CA, and several places in Texas.
Opening event group photo - Kenshi from Japan, London, Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, San Diego, LA, Bay Area CA, and several places in Texas.
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