Official announcement from International Budo Seifukai

[The text below has been submitted by Patrick Augé Shihan]

September 15, 2009

To Whom It May Concern,

The purpose of this statement is to announce that after Master Minoru Mochizuki, founder of Yoseikan Budo, passed away, the Kokusai Budo Seifukai (International Budo Seifukai) was formed for the purpose of continuing and developing his ideals of education. These ideals are: to inherit and promote the principles of “Maximum Efficiency” and “Mutual Welfare and Prosperity” and to apply these concepts to the cultivation of character; to help youth develop physical and mental qualities; and to contribute to the improvement of quality in martial arts through the promotion of mutual friendship among its members, while deepening one’s appreciation of Budo.

Consequently, we divided the organization into three (3) regions. The directors of these regions are:

East Japan Operations Director, Nobumasa Yoshida Shihan, 9th dan

West Japan Operations Director, Tadashi Sugiyama Shihan, 9th dan

and International Operations Director, Patrick Augé Shihan, 8th dan

In particular, all requests from overseas, such as notification of results of ranking examinations, applications for rank certificates and arrangements for seminars or training in Japan should first be made through Patrick Augé Shihan (auge@yoseikanbudo.com) who will inform the Hombu. Please understand that this procedure is for the purpose of maintaining the quality of ranks and the integrity of the organization.

Moreover, the Yoseikan Hombu (main office) was moved to France and, the former Hombu Dojo in Shizuoka, Japan, was purchased by a third party. Consequently, the Seifukai is no longer practicing in that location. Also, please note that Mr. Terumi Washizu, from whom we could not get cooperation in regard to our requests, resigned from Seifukai.

The present location of the Seifukai Hombu is the residence of Tetsuma Mochizuki Saiko Shihan, second son of Master Minoru Mochizuki.

Hiroaki Kenmotsu, Shihan 8th dan was appointed Hombu Secretary.

International Budo Seifukai
Kyouichi Murai, 10th Dan, Chairman
Tetsuma Mochizuki, Saiko Shihan

Left to right: H. Kenmotsu; P. Augé; T. Sugiyama; T. Mochizuki: N. Yoshida; K. Koga.

“Comprehensive Yoseikan Budo book in English” by Edgar Kruyning

This is to announce the publication of “The Art of Ju-jutsu,” the most comprehensive volume on Yoseikan Budo ever produced in the English language.

Subtitled “the legacy of Minoru Mochizuki’s yoseikan sogo budo, a dynamic synthesis of modern and traditional martial arts,” this book gives the most detailed and authoritative review available of the unique art created by Minoru Mochizuki, one of the earliest uchi deshi of aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba, in his home dojo in Shizuoka City, Japan. It also gives extensive detail on the modern yoseikan budo of Hiroo Mochizuki, current international head of yoseikan budo, allowing the reader to find the commonalities and striking differences between the approaches of a father and son devoted to budo. Earning the following ranks since his beginning in budo at age 13 (turning forty this month), Edgar Kruyning is well-qualified, both physically and intellectually, to present the essence of Japanese martial arts:

• 6th dan Judo
• 6th dan Yoseikan-Aikido
• 6th dan Ju Jutsu
• 5th dan Yoseikan-Budo
• 5th dan Iaido
• 5th dan Aikibudo
• 5th dan Kobudo
• 2nd dan Karate

“The Art of Ju-jutsu” reflects Minoru Mochizuki’s teaching that aikido is a form of ju-jutsu, which he considered a unique expression of Japanese culture to be preserved, developed and given to the world. “The Art of Ju-jutsu” is the best English resource available on the arts of yoseikan.

Published by lulu.com, available on Amazon and elsewhere, “The Art of Ju-jutsu” will be a valued addition to any serious martial artist’s library. Densely illustrated with hundreds of high-quality photographs, the text provides rare insight into this important martial arts tradition. Preface by Patrick McCarthy.

Sutemi Waza

Many believe that sutemi waza has no place in Aikido. Well, Mochizuki Sensei didn't quite think like that, and incorporated a series of sutemi from his experience in Gyokushin Ryu Jujutsu into his Yoseikan. The result is a very nice blend of the sutemi with the aiki and ju principles of the art.

The following are just two examples of Yoseikan sutemi waza. Hope you enjoy!

Tezuka Akira Sensei passes away

Luca Idolazzi Sensei from the Taki no Kan sent the following note to e-budo.com:

Yesterday Tezuka Akira sensei passed away. He was one of the faithful uchi deshi of Mochizuki Minoru sensei and practised with energy at the old Yoseikan Dojo in Shizuoka. He strongly believed in Budo and tradition and preserved them through the years with his everyday practise. He continued Master Mochizuki's work in Shizuoka Yoseikan dojo with the Budo Seifukai. He left a big gap in Yoseikan tradition.

Vídeo de introducción al Aikibudo

Un bonito vídeo mostrando el Aikibudo de Floquet Sensei, un arte heredera directa del Yoseikan de Minoru Mochizuki. Se pueden ver tanto técnicas de manos vacías (nótense los sutemi marca de la casa y su clara herencia del Daito Ryu) como técnicas de armas de la Yoseikan Shinto Ryu, la interpretación de Mochizuki de la Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu.

Un excelente vídeo que da una bastante buena idea general del arte de Mochizuki Sensei, décimo dan Meijin.

Cuando fuimos los mejores

Para no olvidar quienes somos. Un video de recuerdo de los alumnos de casi una decada del que hoy es el grupo Nihon Kobudo Aragón.

Ceremonia por el 5º aniversario de la muerte de Minoru Mochizuki Sensei en Shizuoka

Los restos mortales de Mochizuki Sensei fueron trasladados a Japón el pasado abril y enterrados en el panteón familiar en su ciudad natal de Shizuoka el 25 de mayo de 2008, siguiendo los deseos del Maestro.

La ceremonia, a la que atendieron familiares y estudiantes, fue seguida de la ceremonia ritual por el quinto aniversario del fallecimiento del Maestro en el Hotel Nakajimaya en Shizuoka.

Demostración de Minoru Mochizuki

Un vídeo interesante de un joven Minoru Mochizuki recién llegado a Europa.