Myself and various friends visit a London University to attend gatherings of Okinawan people and their family's and friends. The focus is on music, sanshin practice.
The music was very interesting, a very casual approach and very much a social occasion. Obviously alot of skill is involved with this instrument, I particulary enjoy the singing!
We discuss many aspects of Okinawan culture, history and traditions and are honoured to be part of the group.
Towards the end we are sometimes asked to show some of our karate,
Our particular thanks to Hisano and James who I have spoken to for a while to arrange these meetings, I hope to attend each 1/4.
If you would like to join us please contact me to discuss arrangements, we also tend to train somewhere, visit the local Oriental bookshops and blag our way into a rather nice library!
Write up in the okinawna Times re one of our visits -
http://www.okinawatimes.co.jp/kaigai/kaigai20070407.html
Jim
Okinawan Karate and Kobudo Uckfield, East Sussex, UK.
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