NYBA EVENTS
Upcoming
NYBA events.
Please check our calendar for upcoming NYBA events as dates and times are subject to changes. If you have any questions please contact us…
NYBA KYUDO – FRIDAY KEIKO 稽古
NYBA KYUDO will be holding additional practice sessions every other week at Joffrey Ballet Studios – Studio 1 (this is temporary for the first two sessions).
6 – 8 PM
This sessions will be structured as a “FREE PRACTICE” – mostly consisting of makiwara practice. Students will be responsible for equipment (set-up and storage).
NYBA NAGINATA – LIC
NYBA is excited to announce an additional 2-HR Naginata class – Fridays 2X per month
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Please RSVP if you plan on attending. This class is open to all NYBA, GNYNF, Columbia and Pratt Naginata members.
NOTE: THERE IS NO STORAGE, STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT.
CLASS FEES:
NYBA MEMBERS – FREE
PRATT BUDO CLUB – FREE
KEN ZEN – $10 MAT FEE
CU NAGINATA – $10 MAT FEE
82ND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR PHIL ORITZ SENSEI
Join us in celebrating the 82nd Birthday for Phil Ortiz Sensei –
BARN JOO
35 Union Square W, New York, NY 10003
PEOPLE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN FEES
– EACH TABLE WILL DIVIDE THEIR BILL.
Not including beverages – Please bring Cash to cover your beverages.
Seating is limited and going fast.
Sign-up needed no later than Sunday October 18th (restaurant deadline)!
NYBA – ADVANCED KEIKO (稽古)
NYBA – ADVANCED KEIKO (稽古)
This is an advanced keiko (practice) for NYBA students who are NIDAN and above.
This practice is INVITE ONLY.
NYBA KYUDO – FRIDAY KEIKO 稽古
NYBA KYUDO will be holding additional practice sessions every other week at Joffrey Ballet Studios – Studio 5
6 – 8 PM
This sessions will be structured as a “FREE PRACTICE” – mostly consisting of makiwara practice. Students will be responsible for equipment (set-up and storage).
NYBA – JODO
Jodo is a traditional Japanese martial art that uses a short wooden staff called a jō to defend against an attacker armed with a sword.
NYBA KYUDO – FRIDAY KEIKO 稽古
NYBA KYUDO will be holding additional practice sessions every other week at Joffrey Ballet Studios – Studio 5
6 – 8 PM
This sessions will be structured as a “FREE PRACTICE” – mostly consisting of makiwara practice. Students will be responsible for equipment (set-up and storage).
NYBA NAGINATA – LIC
NYBA is excited to announce an additional 2-HR Naginata class – Fridays 2X per month
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Please RSVP if you plan on attending. This class is open to all NYBA, GNYNF, Columbia and Pratt Naginata members.
NOTE: THERE IS NO STORAGE, STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT.
CLASS FEES:
NYBA MEMBERS – FREE
PRATT BUDO CLUB – FREE
KEN ZEN – $10 MAT FEE
CU NAGINATA – $10 MAT FEE
INTRODUCTION TO ASAYAMA ICHIDEN RYU WITH SEKI SENSEI
THIS IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAIN WITH SEKI SENSEI,(@LET’S ASK SEKI SENSEI) THE 22nd HEADMASTER OF ASAYAMA ICHIDEN RYU – A SWORD STYLE WITH OVER 400 YEARS OF TRADITION.
SEKI Sensei was one of the kenjustsu / sword consulutants on the movie SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT｜アニメ公式 – and designed this fighting sequence!
IF PRATT BUDO CLUB (PBC) MEMBERS ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THE WEEKEND SEMINAR WITH SEKI SENSEI (HELD AT THE MARK MORRIS DANCE CENTER – IN BROOKLYN NEAR PRATT) PLEASE CONTACT THE PBC IAIDO REP. FAITH WILDER – @FAITH (DISCORD) fwilder@pratt.edu
NOTE: THIS CLASS IS ONLY OPEN TO PRATT BUDO CLUB MEMBERS OR PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN INVITED.
NYBA – JODO
Jodo is a traditional Japanese martial art that uses a short wooden staff called a jō to defend against an attacker armed with a sword.
NYBA KYUDO – FRIDAY KEIKO 稽古
NYBA KYUDO will be holding additional practice sessions every other week at Joffrey Ballet Studios – Studio 5
6 – 8 PM
This sessions will be structured as a “FREE PRACTICE” – mostly consisting of makiwara practice. Students will be responsible for equipment (set-up and storage).
NYBA NAGINATA – LIC
NYBA is excited to announce an additional 2-HR Naginata class – Fridays 2X per month
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Please RSVP if you plan on attending. This class is open to all NYBA, GNYNF, Columbia and Pratt Naginata members.
NOTE: THERE IS NO STORAGE, STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT.
CLASS FEES:
NYBA MEMBERS – FREE
PRATT BUDO CLUB – FREE
KEN ZEN – $10 MAT FEE
CU NAGINATA – $10 MAT FEE
NYBA KYUDO – FRIDAY KEIKO 稽古
NYBA KYUDO will be holding additional practice sessions every other week at Joffrey Ballet Studios – Studio 5
6 – 8 PM
This sessions will be structured as a “FREE PRACTICE” – mostly consisting of makiwara practice. Students will be responsible for equipment (set-up and storage).
NYBA NAGINATA – LIC
NYBA is excited to announce an additional 2-HR Naginata class – Fridays 2X per month
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Please RSVP if you plan on attending. This class is open to all NYBA, GNYNF, Columbia and Pratt Naginata members.
NOTE: THERE IS NO STORAGE, STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT.
CLASS FEES:
NYBA MEMBERS – FREE
PRATT BUDO CLUB – FREE
KEN ZEN – $10 MAT FEE
CU NAGINATA – $10 MAT FEE
NYBA – 2025 FALL IAIDO SHINSA 審査 (ONLINE)
NYBA will be hosting it’s fall Shinsa (exam) for Iaido students this Oct. Exams are held every 6-months, there are NO-TESTING FEES. However we will require students who are taking the exam to be proficient in the requirements for the rank they are testing for. After being asked to test, students can register below. If a student does not pass the exam, not to worry, we will work with you to help you better prepare for the next exam in 6-months. Our goal is to ensure a higher standard of proficiency for NYBA students, not to just hand out ranks.
NYBA certificate fees are due immediately after the exam – payments can be made through the NYBA MEMBERS PAGE.
NYBA CERTIFICATE FEE – $40*
*NON-NYBA MEMBERS AND REMOTE MEMBERS – $50
RSR Honbu rank is optional for NYBA members. If you wish to hold RSR Honbu rank you will be required to adhering to RSR TESTING REQUIREMENTS as well as pay RSR ANNUAL DUES $100+ TESTING AND CERTIFICATE FEES.
ONLINE EXAM – SAT. OCT. 10th 4–6 PM (EST)
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ONLINE EXAM – SAT. OCT. 10th 4–6 PM (EST) 🌸 🌸 🌸
Online exam will be held for NYBA remote members:
SAT. OCT. 11th 4 – 6 PM
PLEASE NOTE: Be sure you have a space to demonstrate techniques, make sure your camera works and you have a good internet connection. Be sure to keep your mic on mute unless asked to turn it on.
NYBA – 2026 FALL IAIDO SHINSA 審査
NYBA will be hosting it’s fall Shinsa (exam) for Iaido students this Oct. Exams are held every 6-months, there are NO-TESTING FEES. However we will require students who are taking the exam to be proficient in the requirements for the rank they are testing for. After being asked to test, students can register below. If a student does not pass the exam, not to worry, we will work with you to help you better prepare for the next exam in 6-months. Our goal is to ensure a higher standard of proficiency for NYBA students, not to just hand out ranks.
NYBA certificate fees are due immediately after the exam – payments can be made through the NYBA MEMBERS PAGE.
NYBA CERTIFICATE FEE – $40*
*NON-NYBA MEMBERS AND REMOTE MEMBERS – $50
RSR Honbu rank is optional for NYBA members. If you wish to hold RSR Honbu rank you will be required to adhering to RSR TESTING REQUIREMENTS as well as pay RSR ANNUAL DUES $100+ TESTING AND CERTIFICATE FEES.
ONLINE EXAM – SAT. OCT. 17th 4–6 PM (EST)
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ONLINE EXAM – SAT. OCT. 17th 4–6 PM (EST) 🌸 🌸 🌸
Online exam will be held for NYBA remote members:
SAT. OCT. 11th 4 – 6 PM
PLEASE NOTE: Be sure you have a space to demonstrate techniques, make sure your camera works and you have a good internet connection. Be sure to keep your mic on mute unless asked to turn it on.
NYBA – 2026 FALL KYUDO SHINSA 審査
NYBA will be hosting it’s fall Shinsa (exam) for NYBA KYUDO students this DEC. Exams are held every 6-months, there are NO-TESTING FEES. However we will require students who are taking the exam to be proficient in the requirements for the rank they are testing for. After being asked to test, students can register below. If a student does not pass the exam, not to worry, we will work with you to help you better prepare for the next exam in 6-months. Our goal is to ensure a higher standard of proficiency for NYBA KYUDO students, not to just hand out ranks.
NYBA certificate fees are due immediately after the exam – payments can be made through the NYBA MEMBERS PAGE.
NYBA CERTIFICATE FEE – $40
NYBA – ADVANCED KEIKO (稽古)
NYBA – ADVANCED KEIKO (稽古)
This is an advanced keiko (practice) for NYBA students who are NIDAN and above.
This practice is INVITE ONLY.
NYBA KYUDO – FRIDAY KEIKO 稽古
NYBA KYUDO will be holding additional practice sessions every other week at Joffrey Ballet Studios – Studio 5
6 – 8 PM
This sessions will be structured as a “FREE PRACTICE” – mostly consisting of makiwara practice. Students will be responsible for equipment (set-up and storage).
NYBA NAGINATA – LIC
NYBA is excited to announce an additional 2-HR Naginata class – Fridays 2X per month
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Please RSVP if you plan on attending. This class is open to all NYBA, GNYNF, Columbia and Pratt Naginata members.
NOTE: THERE IS NO STORAGE, STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT.
CLASS FEES:
NYBA MEMBERS – FREE
PRATT BUDO CLUB – FREE
KEN ZEN – $10 MAT FEE
CU NAGINATA – $10 MAT FEE
NYBA KYUDO – MAINTENANCE DAY 2027
NYBA KYUDO will be having our annual dojo maintenance day where we clean and care for yumi, ya, kake, targets, nets, , stands, etc.
NYBA – 2027 SPRING IAIDO SHINSA 審査 (ONLINE)
NYBA will be hosting it’s SPRING ONLINE Shinsa (exam) for Iaido students this April. Exams are held every 6-months, there are NO-TESTING FEES. However we will require students who are taking the exam to be proficient in the requirements for the rank they are testing for. After being asked to test, students can register below. If a student does not pass the exam, not to worry, we will work with you to help you better prepare for the next exam in 6-months. Our goal is to ensure a higher standard of proficiency for NYBA students, not to just hand out ranks.
NYBA certificate fees are due immediately after the exam – payments can be made through the NYBA MEMBERS PAGE.
NYBA CERTIFICATE FEE – $40*
*NON-NYBA MEMBERS AND REMOTE MEMBERS – $50
RSR Honbu rank is optional for NYBA members. If you wish to hold RSR Honbu rank you will be required to adhering to RSR TESTING REQUIREMENTS as well as pay RSR ANNUAL DUES $100+ TESTING AND CERTIFICATE FEES.
PLEASE NOTE: Be sure you have a space to demonstrate techniques, make sure your camera works and you have a good internet connection. Be sure to keep your mic on mute unless asked to turn it on.
NYBA – 2026 SPRING IAIDO SHINSA 審査 (Copy)
NYBA will be hosting it’s SPRING Shinsa (exam) for Iaido students this April. Exams are held every 6-months, there are NO-TESTING FEES. However we will require students who are taking the exam to be proficient in the requirements for the rank they are testing for. After being asked to test, students can register below. If a student does not pass the exam, not to worry, we will work with you to help you better prepare for the next exam in 6-months. Our goal is to ensure a higher standard of proficiency for NYBA students, not to just hand out ranks.
NYBA certificate fees are due immediately after the exam – payments can be made through the NYBA MEMBERS PAGE.
NYBA CERTIFICATE FEE – $40*
*NON-NYBA MEMBERS AND REMOTE MEMBERS – $50
RSR Honbu rank is optional for NYBA members. If you wish to hold RSR Honbu rank you will be required to adhering to RSR TESTING REQUIREMENTS as well as pay RSR ANNUAL DUES $100+ TESTING AND CERTIFICATE FEES.
ONLINE EXAM – SAT. APRIL 11th 4–6 PM (EST)
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ONLINE EXAM – SAT. APRIL 11th 4–6 PM (EST) 🌸 🌸 🌸
Online exam will be held for NYBA remote members:
SAT. APRIL. 11th 4 – 6 PM
PLEASE NOTE: Be sure you have a space to demonstrate techniques, make sure your camera works and you have a good internet connection. Be sure to keep your mic on mute unless asked to turn it on.
NYBA – KYUDO SEMINAR with MIYAKO ISHIGURO SENSEI and RICK BEAL SENSEI
NYBA – 2027 KYUDO SEMINAR WITH MIYAKO ISHIGURO SENSEI AND RICK BEAL SENSEI
2027 JAPAN DAY PARADE
NYBA is proud to be participating in the 2026 Japan Day Parade – this ultimately leads to the Japan Day in Central Park, which was founded to build and strengthen the appreciation and awareness of cultural understanding between the local Japanese communities and New York City.
We will always stand for unity, equality, and we promise to work tirelessly in the pursuit of respect for all.Respond with kindness.
#StopAsianHate
NYBA NAGINATA – LIC
NYBA is excited to announce an additional 2-HR Naginata class – Fridays 2X per month
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Please RSVP if you plan on attending. This class is open to all NYBA, GNYNF, Columbia and Pratt Naginata members.
NOTE: THERE IS NO STORAGE, STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT.
CLASS FEES:
NYBA MEMBERS – FREE
PRATT BUDO CLUB – FREE
KEN ZEN – $10 MAT FEE
CU NAGINATA – $10 MAT FEE
NYBA KYUDO – FRIDAY KEIKO 稽古
NYBA KYUDO will be holding additional practice sessions every other week at Joffrey Ballet Studios – Studio 1 (this is temporary for the first two sessions).
6 – 8 PM
This sessions will be structured as a “FREE PRACTICE” – mostly consisting of makiwara practice. Students will be responsible for equipment (set-up and storage).
KANJIRO SHIBATA SENSEI XXI 2026
2026 Kyudo Intensive with Kanjuro Shibata XXI Sensei
Our friends at GINKOKYUDOJO will be hosting a Kyudo Intensive with Shibata Sensei XXI this year at Bodhi Manda Zen Center in New Mexico. The program, as usual, will include sitting meditation,work practice, lots of kyudo practice, evening talks and discussions. There will be opportunities for question and answer sessions and individual instruction. After a long day, the hot springs are available for relaxation.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 24- Sunday September 28
(arrival on Wednesday 1-5pm.
program ends Sunday 4pm
NOTE: Proof of full vaccination and masks may be required so please make sure to have one. An antigen test upon arrival may be required. This information will be updated closer to the program dates.
Please continue to the next page for the registration form (TBD).
YOU WILL NOT BE REGISTERED until you submit both the registration form AND payment.
PLEASE RSVP AS SPACE IS LIMITED
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PLEASE RSVP AS SPACE IS LIMITED 𖥸
$XXX REGISTRATION FEE (NO DISCOUNTS, NO DAY RATE)
Note: Registration is not complete until you submit both the registration form AND payment.
MEALS INCLUDED – lunch all four days, dinner on Thursday and Friday
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ARRIVAL
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Practice Time: 9am-5pmDinner Time : 5pm-7pm
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Practice Time: 9am-5pm
Yumi making demo: 5pm-6pm
Dinner Time : 6pm - 7pm
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Location : Showa Institute
Practice Time: 9am- 5pm
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Practice Time: 9am- 3pm
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DEPARTURE
1 Bodhi Drive, Jemez Springs, NM, 87025 • (575) 829-3854 • office@bmzc.org
NYBA – ADVANCED KEIKO (稽古)
NYBA – ADVANCED KEIKO (稽古)
This is an advanced keiko (practice) for NYBA students who are NIDAN and above.
This practice is INVITE ONLY.
NYBA NAGINATA – LIC
NYBA is excited to announce an additional 2-HR Naginata class – Fridays 2X per month
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Please RSVP if you plan on attending. This class is open to all NYBA, GNYNF, Columbia and Pratt Naginata members.
NOTE: THERE IS NO STORAGE, STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT.
CLASS FEES:
NYBA MEMBERS – FREE
PRATT BUDO CLUB – FREE
KEN ZEN – $10 MAT FEE
CU NAGINATA – $10 MAT FEE
PRATT BUDO CLUB – FALL 2026
SIGN-UPS ARE NOW OPEN (=ච ω ච=)
SIGN-UPS ARE NOW OPEN (=ච ω ච=)
THE 2026 FALL CLASSES ARE NOW OPEN!
Unfortunately we only have a limited amount of equipment (swords and naginata), as well as a limited amount of studio space – please register if you’re interested in this class and if there is an available spot we’ll let you know!
Please consider this club is more of a course in Japanese Budo (Iaido/kenjutsu (sword) and Naginata (pole-arm), where we develop skills throughout the semester. NO EQUIPMENT or EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. These classes are only open to current Pratt Students and Faculty members. As we have a limited number of bokken (wooden swords) and naginata, we do encourage our members to eventually purchase their own equipment and uniforms – we can assist in this when you are ready. Due to limited space and equipment we are limiting the class sizes. If you wish to register later in the semester, please send us an email or DM asking if there is an available spot.
NYBA NAGINATA – LIC
NYBA is excited to announce an additional 2-HR Naginata class – Fridays 2X per month
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Please RSVP if you plan on attending. This class is open to all NYBA, GNYNF, Columbia and Pratt Naginata members.
NOTE: THERE IS NO STORAGE, STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT.
CLASS FEES:
NYBA MEMBERS – FREE
PRATT BUDO CLUB – FREE
KEN ZEN – $10 MAT FEE
CU NAGINATA – $10 MAT FEE
NYBA – ADVANCED KEIKO (稽古)
NYBA – ADVANCED KEIKO (稽古)
This is an advanced keiko (practice) for NYBA students who are NIDAN and above.
This practice is INVITE ONLY.
NYBA NAGINATA – LIC
NYBA is excited to announce an additional 2-HR Naginata class – Fridays 2X per month
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Please RSVP if you plan on attending. This class is open to all NYBA, GNYNF, Columbia and Pratt Naginata members.
NOTE: THERE IS NO STORAGE, STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT.
CLASS FEES:
NYBA MEMBERS – FREE
PRATT BUDO CLUB – FREE
KEN ZEN – $10 MAT FEE
CU NAGINATA – $10 MAT FEE
GNYNF – SHINSA EXAM – CAMBRIDGE DOJO
GNYNF's Cambridge dojo is holding a shinsa (exam) on Thursday, August 6, 2026 8 – 9:30 PM.
GNYNF's Cambridge dojo will be hosting a kyu shinsa in August. The registration deadline is fast approaching, so please make sure to speak with your instructor/coach as soon as possible if you wish to register! Please find the shinsa information below:
Shinsa Date: Thursday, August 6th
Deadline for Registration: July 23rd
Exam Level: Up to 1-kyu
TESTING DETAILS
Exam Level: Up to IKKYU (1st KYU)
Testing fee ($20) + Menjo Fee ($20) – $40
Dojo reps (including you) must submit Shinsa application, proof of payment, and new member forms (GNY/USNF apps/dues) by July 30th.
PAYMENT DETAILS (due by July 30th):
Paypal: gnytreasurer@gmail.com
Venmo : @PJ-Magpayo
Zelle: treasurer@gnynf.org
Applications are DUE by 11:59 July 23rd.
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Applications are DUE by 11:59 July 23rd. (=‘ｘ‘=)
Please send all applications and payment receipts to your respective dojo reps
Columbia: Otto Herman (ottoherman05@gmail.com)
Cambridge: Seokjoon Oh (skjnoh@gmail.com)
Maryland Jyoshinkai: Yuri Maeda (yurijanemaeda@gmail.com)
Shimbukan Mexico: Olivier Le Guen (ompleguen@gmail.com)
Pratt Institute: Mitch Ratchik (mitchell.ratchik@gmail.com)
NYBA: Edward Kim (edbkim@outlook.com)
Ken-zen: Jessy Scull (jlscull97@gmail.com)
If you do not have a dojo rep, please send me your application directly – Katie Roche gnynaginata@gnynf.org
All payments are due by July 2026. Please send your payment receipt with your application.
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All payments are due by July 2026. Please send your payment receipt with your application. 👺 👺 👺
ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO JOIN THE USNF AND GNYNF TO HOLD OFFICIAL RANK – PLEASE FILL OUT AND SUBMIT APPLICATIONS BELOW.
New members need GNY MemApp.pdf (GNY Dues $20 adult) and USNF_Membership_App.pdf (USNF Dues $45 adult).
AUGUST KYUDO PRACTICE AT GARRISON INSTITUTE (SPECIAL LONG KEIKO)
AUGUST KYUDO PRACTICE AT GARRISON INSTITUTE
2026 U.S. NAGINATA CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT and ANNUAL SEMINAR
The Southern California Naginata Federation is hosting the 2026 U.S. NAGINATA CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT and ANNUAL SEMINAR.
Please mark your calendars for the 2026 USNF taikai/Team USA tryouts, seminar, and exam from July 23-26 at El Camino College in Torrance, California. Full yoko and applications will be distributed in early 2026.
NYBA – ADVANCED KEIKO (稽古)
NYBA – ADVANCED KEIKO (稽古)
This is an advanced keiko (practice) for NYBA students who are NIDAN and above.
This practice is INVITE ONLY.
aniTOMO CONVENTION 2026
AniTOMO continues to be a free, community-focused celebration of Japanese culture, connecting fans through anime, manga, gaming, and more, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity and cultural exchange. Think Japan meets Brooklyn in all its glory!
JULY KYUDO PRACTICE AT GARRISON INSTITUTE
Our friends at the TOKOKYUDOJO will be hosting a one-day outdoor practice at the Garrison Institute. We will practice the Hekiryu Bishu Chikurin ha form of Kyudo. There are makiwara set up as well as distance targets.
*NOTE: NYBA is just attending a Tokokyudojo monthly practice.These events are only open to students who have previously taken FIRST SHOT with NYBA and have been given permission to attend (practicing for a minimum of 3 – 4 months).
New students will not be permitted to attend without clearance from NYBA. Non-NYBA members are not permitted to attend these events unless given permisson from Tokokyudojo directly.
GARRISON INSTITUTE
SUN., JULY 12
the rain date is Saturday, July 11
$25 – $30 – SUGGESTED DONATION
Planned Practice Schedule:
9:15 AM – ARRIVE/SET UP
10:30 – PRACTICE
12:30 – LUNCH
1:30 – PRACTICE
2:30 – TEA BREAK
4:00 – CLOSE
4:45 – DEPART
If you plan to come (or think you might come on either day), you need to
RSVP to receive an update with the finalized date and other details.
If you would like a ride from the Garrison train station, let me know.
I plan to meet the train from NYC that comes around 9:10.
NYBA Kyudo members will be attending this seminar. Please RSVP with us prior to signing up.
NYBA NAGINATA – LIC
NYBA is excited to announce an additional 2-HR Naginata class – Fridays 2X per month
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Please RSVP if you plan on attending. This class is open to all NYBA, GNYNF, Columbia and Pratt Naginata members.
NOTE: THERE IS NO STORAGE, STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT.
CLASS FEES:
NYBA MEMBERS – FREE
PRATT BUDO CLUB – FREE
KEN ZEN – $10 MAT FEE
CU NAGINATA – $10 MAT FEE
MEMORIAL TO OTANI SENSEI
This is a special class dedicated to the founder of NYBA (formerly New York Budokai) – Otani Sensei, on the memorial of his passing in JUNE 2004.
JUNE KYUDO PRACTICE AT GARRISON INSTITUTE
Our friends at the TOKOKYUDOJO will be hosting a one-day outdoor practice at the Garrison Institute. We will practice the Hekiryu Bishu Chikurin ha form of Kyudo. There are makiwara set up as well as distance targets.
*NOTE: NYBA is just attending a Tokokyudojo monthly practice.These events are only open to students who have previously taken FIRST SHOT with NYBA and have been given permission to attend (practicing for a minimum of 3 – 4 months).
New students will not be permitted to attend without clearance from NYBA. Non-NYBA members are not permitted to attend these events unless given permisson from Tokokyudojo directly.
GARRISON INSTITUTE
SAT., JUNE 20
the rain date is SUN., JUNE 21
$25 – $30 – SUGGESTED DONATION
Planned Practice Schedule:
9:15 AM – ARRIVE/SET UP
10:30 – PRACTICE
12:30 – LUNCH
1:30 – PRACTICE
2:30 – TEA BREAK
4:00 – CLOSE
4:45 – DEPART
If you plan to come (or think you might come on either day), you need to
RSVP to receive an update with the finalized date and other details.
If you would like a ride from the Garrison train station, let me know.
I plan to meet the train from NYC that comes around 9:10.
NYBA Kyudo members will be attending this seminar. Please RSVP with us prior to signing up.
NYBA – KYUDO SEMINAR WITH RICK BEAL SENSEI
NYBA is excited to host Sensei Rick Beal (Nanka Budo Kai), who will lead a 2-day workshop in Kyudo at The Center at Marinadale. He instructs in multiple styles of Kyudo including both shaman & shomen varieties.
SIGN-UP DEADLINE JUNE 15th
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SIGN-UP DEADLINE JUNE 15th 🎯 🎯 🎯
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Rick Beal began training in Japanese Budo at a young age in 1966. But his real revelation came in the early 80’s with his sword teacher Hirotaka Okubo (Okubo-sensei). Okubo-sensei had studied kyudo with Kosaka-sensei and Mishima-sensei in Los Angeles; so Okubo-sensei incorporated the basic movements of kyudo into his warm up exercises for the sword classes. When asked why, Okubo-sensei replied, “If you lay down your sword and practice kyudo for ten years, then pick up the sword again, your sword will also be ten years better. No other martial art will do that, only kyudo.”
Prior to meeting Okubo-sensei, Rick had owned and operated a small karate/kobudo school. Okubo-sensei and insisted that if Rick wanted to train with him, he must close his school. Rick closed the school and traveled around the area to find places for each of his senior students to train. One of those students (one of Rick’s top students) couldn’t find any other instructor he wanted to train with, or any other art that he would rather study. So Rick took him to meet Okubo-sensei in hopes that they could train together. The student had no interest in the sword, and really didn’t bond with Okubo-sensei; but upon seeing the kyudo warm up he exclaimed, “What is that? I want to do that!”
Okubo-sensei wrote a letter of introduction for the young man to Mishima-sensei and sent him to the Higashi Hongwanji temple to begin kyudo. Being one of Rick’s previous karate students, he asked Rick to come along for moral support.
Rick came and the two of them were told to sit down and watch (it was customary at that time in the class to have prospective students watch for three classes before they could begin instruction). But for some reason, Mishima-sensei approached them and asked them to join the other beginning students that he was teaching to walk. Although Rick’s friend stood up immediately, Rick explained that he had no interest in training in kyudo, but he had only come to offer support to his friend. Mishima-sensei insisted that Rick should also train, but Rick demurred, saying that he did not want to waste the-sensei’s time and that he would only be there for one day and then be gone. Mishima-sensei said, “One day of practice is one day of practice.” Rick practiced with the group that day, and has practiced with them ever since.
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SEMINAR SCHEDULE:
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2 PM– Check-in to the retreat center
3-5 PM POOL
6 PM – DINNER
7 PM – ZEN MEDITATION
8 PM CAMPFIRE
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7 AM – CHI-GONG
7 :30AM – ZEN MEDITATION
8 AM – BREAKFAST
9 AM – OPENING REIHO
9:30 AM – SILENT KEIKO
1 PM – LUNCH
2 PM – KEIKO
5 PM – CLOSING REIHO
6 PM – DINNER
8 PM – CAMPFIRE
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7 AM – ZEN MEDITATION
8 AM – BREAKFAST
9 AM – OPENING REIHO
9:30 AM – SILENT KEIKO
12 PM – CHECK-OUT
1 PM – LUNCH
2 PM – KEIKO
4 PM – CLOSING REIHO
4:30 PM – TRAVEL TO NYC
7 PM – FAREWELL DINNER
SEMINAR FEE:
$450 – SEMINAR FEE (INCLUDES ACCOMMODATIONS + MEALS)
$300 – STUDENT RATE (INCLUDES ACCOMMODATIONS + MEALS)
$150 – SEMINAR FEE ONLY (2-DAYS)
$75 – SEMINAR FEE ONLY –STUDENT RATE (2-DAYS)
ZELLE – newyorkbudoassociation@gmail.com
PayPal – @nyba
NYBA NAGINATA – LIC
NYBA is excited to announce an additional 2-HR Naginata class – Fridays 2X per month
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Please RSVP if you plan on attending. This class is open to all NYBA, GNYNF, Columbia and Pratt Naginata members.
NOTE: THERE IS NO STORAGE, STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT.
CLASS FEES:
NYBA MEMBERS – FREE
PRATT BUDO CLUB – FREE
KEN ZEN – $10 MAT FEE
CU NAGINATA – $10 MAT FEE
NYBA – ADVANCED KEIKO (稽古)
NYBA – ADVANCED KEIKO (稽古)
This is an advanced keiko (practice) for NYBA students who are NIDAN and above.
This practice is INVITE ONLY.
MAY KYUDO PRACTICE AT GARRISON INSTITUTE
Our friends at the TOKOKYUDOJO will be hosting a one-day outdoor practice at the Garrison Institute. We will practice the Hekiryu Bishu Chikurin ha form of Kyudo. There are makiwara set up as well as distance targets.
*NOTE: NYBA is just attending a Tokokyudojo monthly practice. These events are only open to students who have previously taken FIRST SHOT with NYBA and have been given permission to attend (practicing for a minimum of 3 – 4 months).
New students will not be permitted to attend without clearance from NYBA. Non-NYBA members are not permitted to attend these events.
GARRISON INSTITUTE
SAT., JUNE 6th
$25 – $30 – SUGGESTED DONATION
Planned Practice Schedule:
9:15 AM – ARRIVE/SET UP
10:30 – PRACTICE
12:30 – LUNCH
1:30 – PRACTICE
2:30 – TEA BREAK
4:00 – CLOSE
4:45 – DEPART
If you plan to come (or think you might come on either day), you need to
RSVP to receive an update with the finalized date and other details.
If you would like a ride from the Garrison train station, let me know.
I plan to meet the train from NYC that comes around 9:10.
NYBA Kyudo members will be attending this seminar. Please RSVP with us prior to signing up.
NYBA NAGINATA – LIC
NYBA is excited to announce an additional 2-HR Naginata class – Fridays 2X per month
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Please RSVP if you plan on attending. This class is open to all NYBA, GNYNF, Columbia and Pratt Naginata members.
NOTE: THERE IS NO STORAGE, STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT.
CLASS FEES:
NYBA MEMBERS – FREE
PRATT BUDO CLUB – FREE
KEN ZEN – $10 MAT FEE
CU NAGINATA – $10 MAT FEE
MAY KYUDO PRACTICE AT GARRISON INSTITUTE
Our friends at the TOKOKYUDOJO will be hosting a one-day outdoor practice at the Garrison Institute. We will practice the Hekiryu Bishu Chikurin ha form of Kyudo. There are makiwara set up as well as distance targets.
*NOTE: NYBA is just attending a Tokokyudojo monthly practice. These events are only open to students who have previously taken FIRST SHOT with NYBA and have been given permission to attend (practicing for a minimum of 3 – 4 months).
New students will not be permitted to attend without clearance from NYBA. Non-NYBA members are not permitted to attend these events.
GARRISON INSTITUTE
SAT., MAY 30th
$25 – $30 – SUGGESTED DONATION
Planned Practice Schedule:
9:15 AM – ARRIVE/SET UP
10:30 – PRACTICE
12:30 – LUNCH
1:30 – PRACTICE
2:30 – TEA BREAK
4:00 – CLOSE
4:45 – DEPART
If you plan to come (or think you might come on either day), you need to
RSVP to receive an update with the finalized date and other details.
If you would like a ride from the Garrison train station, let me know.
I plan to meet the train from NYC that comes around 9:10.
NYBA Kyudo members will be attending this seminar. Please RSVP with us prior to signing up.
SENSEI CHARLES BOLEWARE – NJ BUDOKAI
We are happy to host former New York Budokai member Sensei Charles Boleware and head instructor of New Jersey Budokai (RSR 5th Dan/Renshi and Jun-Shidoin) as a special guest instructor.