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- #S13 Special Episode - An In-Depth Look at the Roles of a Teacher with Douglas Tong
Douglas Tong is from Orangeville, Canada, and has been teaching kenjutsu since returning from Japan in 1994 at Tokumeikan.
He now continues his studies under Mutoh Sensei’s successor, Master Yasushi Kajitsuka, the 11th soke of Yagyu Shingan Ryu Taijutsu (Edo-Line) and 3rd shihan of the Ohtsubo Branch of Yagyu Shinkage Ryu.
In his professional life, Mr. Tong has a Master’s Degree in Education. He taught overseas for many years in Japan. When he returned to Canada, he was employed as a lecturer and course instructor in the Department of Applied Linguistics at Brock University. He is currently a public schoolteacher with the Peel District School Board, the second largest school board in Canada. All in all, he has 30+ years teaching experience (20 years in public school teaching, 5 years at Brock University, and 5 years overseas).
An experienced Master Teacher, Mr. Tong has served for years as an Associate Teacher (mentor) for many Teacher-Candidates (interns), mentoring and instructing young teachers who are just entering the profession. Mr. Tong is also dedicated to making a difference in the schools that he works in, serving in various administrative committees to do with staffing, culture and climate, and leadership. He is furthermore dedicated to improving the lives of the teachers he works with. Serving as Union Steward at his school, he safeguards the rights of, mediates for, and counsels teachers. Finally, Mr. Tong is a member of the Ontario College of Teachers in good standing.
Mr. Tong is the leader of the official study group (keiko-kai) for the Ohtsubo Branch in Canada under Master Kajitsuka.
In his' words:
“Kenjutsu (Japanese sword-fighting) is endlessly fascinating. Whether you are fighting with two swords, have only a short sword, fighting against a naginata or a spear, dueling sword versus sword, or even trying to survive when you have only your bare hands against an opponent wielding a sword (“muto” – the famous theory of No-Sword), there is always something to learn: about the weapon, the tactics, the psychological mindset, the style’s particular approach, or even about yourself. These moments of realization, these sudden epiphanies. That is the real beauty of the art.”
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1 hr 46 min - #084 Esteban Hernandez Estrada - Part 1 of 2 (Kendo/Iaido) - Columbia
Esteban Hernandez Estrada is from Medellin City, Colombia, and oversees Ken Zen Dojo Colombia.
He has Kendo 5-Dan and Iaido 3-Dan and is a graduate of the International Budo University where he learned many
life lessons.
Esteban has so many amazing stories to share, that this interview had to be conducted in two parts. In this episode,
we discuss starting Kendo in most dangerous city in the world, connecting with Ken Zen Dojo in New York City,
going to the US and facing the Columbian Stereotype, Hosting the CLAK Championships and convincing Jaica to
allow Japanese citizens to help, and how difficult it is to find a partner that understands and is ok with the “Kendo
baka”
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1 hr 10 min - #083 Kenneth Morgan (Iaido/Jodo) - China
Kenneth Morgan is from Toronto, Canada, has been living in China for the past 6-years, and has been practicing for over two decades.
He holds the rank of Jodo 5-Dan and Iaido 4-Dan, and assists instruction at a CKOU dojo in Beijing.
In this wide-ranging conversation we dive into the discipline and technical benefits of lifting, and about travelling the world and continuing budo practice in areas of varying maturity. This was a fascinating exploration of differences in cultures, government structures, and the need for patience and resilience in continuing a practice that you love.
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44 min - #082 Ryunosuke Otsuka (Hokushin Itto-ryu Hyoho) - Germany
Otsuka Ryunosuke is from Munich, Germany, and has been training for over 13 years, during which time he became the 7th generation soke of the Hokushin Itto-ryu Hyoho.
Ryunosuke holds the rank of Dai-Mokuroku (Menkyo-Kaiden) of Hokushin Itto-ryu Hyoho, and in this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about starting down the koryu path, earning his place in the school through many obstacles, and the meaning of family.
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58 min - #082 Ryunosuke Otsuka (Hokushin Itto-ryu Hyoho) - Germany
Otsuka Ryunosuke is from Munich, Germany, and has been training for over 13 years, during which time he became the 7th generation soke of the Hokushin Itto-ryu Hyoho.
Ryunosuke holds the rank of Dai-Mokuroku (Menkyo-Kaiden) of Hokushin Itto-ryu Hyoho, and in this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about starting down the koryu path, earning his place in the school through many obstacles, and the meaning of family.
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58 min - #081 Eddy Devisse (Kendo) - Trinidad & Tobago
Eddy Devisse is originally from Montreal, Canada, and now living in Trinidad & Tobago.
Eddy has been training for over 30 years, during which time he’s competed and trained in over 10 countries before landing in T&T and establishing the Shoshin Kendo Dojo, and founding the Kendo Federation of Trinidad & Tobago.
He holds the rank of Kendo 5-Dan.
In this wide ranging conversation, we talk about his history in Kendo, moving to Japan and then USA, and about teaching and building an organization from scratch.
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1 hr 7 min - #080 Robert Stroud (Kendo/Iaido) - USA
Robert Stroud is from Boise, Idaho, USA, and has been training for over 40 years, during which time he’s been a board member of the All United States Kendo Federation and the Pacific Northwest Kendo Federation, the latter of which he held the position of Committee Chairman.
He’s also taken positions as the Coach of the Mexican Kendo National Team, and head instructor of the Obukan Kendo Club in Portland, Oregon, and now with the Idaho Kendo Club.
Stroud Sensei holds the rank of Kyoshi 7-Dan in Kendo, and more recently earned Renshi 6-Dan in Iaido.
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1 hr - #079 Sergio Velasquez (Kendo) - Aruba
Sergio is originally from the Netherlands, now living in Aruba. He has been training for over 30 years and holds the rank of Renshi 7-Dan in Kendo.
In this wide-ranging conversation, we talked about Caribbean vs Dutch vs East Asian culture, Kendo Competition vs Philosophy, Integrating Family and Budo, and transitioning from practitioner to leader and teacher.
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1 hr 6 min - #078 Olivier Le Guen (Kendo, Iaido, Naginata) - Mexico
Olivier Le Guen is originally from France, and currently living in Mexico. He’s been training for only a few years (3), during which time, and holds the rank of Ikkyu in Kendo (soon shodan) and shodan in Iaido (soon nidan!).
In this wide-ranging conversation, we talked about being an adult and starting (again) in Budo and how Olivier is approaching the practice and history of budo, especially kendo, iaido and naginata.
Olivier has produced many articles and videos that reveal the deep culture from which our arts originate. His personal academic website can be found at http://olivierleguen.free.fr
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1 hr 14 min - #077 Ivo Van Roij (Kendo, Iaido, Kyudo, Naginata) - Netherlands/Japan
Ivo van Roij from Tilburg, The Netherlands and has been training for over 10 years, during which time he participated as a national team member at the European Kendo Championships.
He won the national championships and created not only a Kendojo, but Kyudojo and Iaidojo from scratch. Ivo holds the rank of 4dan Kendo, 2dan Iaido, 1dan Kyudo and 1kyu Naginata.
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