Shorinji Kempo is a Japanese martial art. It started after the second world war as a reaction to the war. It is the youngest of Japan’s martial arts. This time Krysta talks about here experience with the Shorinji Kempo dojo in Omura.
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Kyudo with World Campus – Japan
World Campus – Japan visit many different places every year, some change and some stay the same, but one of the things we always come back to is Kyudo(弓道 kyūdō ). Today Juuso and Cameron talks about their experience with Kyudo.
The Kyudo Experience
Today was a day well spent. I’ve done archery before, but never like this. I’ve never been more determined to hit a tree or a balloon than today. The feeling of accomplishment when I finally did was spectacular. I’ll explain why:
Kyudo has a rich history behind it and the Japanese people have made sure that it has stayed that way. The idea that every bow has a soul was also beautiful. Watching the dojo master’s demonstration was breathtaking to say the least. Then having a chance to do it myself was a whole different feeling. It didn’t matter if I won a prize or not, I just wanted to stay there and shoot as many arrows as my weak muscles would allow me to.
When one of the archers spoke about why they chose Kyudo, everything that they said I completely agreed with. That feeling of wanting to do better each time, the urge to continue even when you fail, not allowing failure to stop you but rather push you to do better tomorrow. Getting the chance to step in their shoes and really take on Kyudo was truly a luxury.
It’s hard to decide on part that was the most fun because everything about today was amazing. Those of us in World Campus Japan are truly lucky, having the chance that no other program gets to have. It’s an experience I will never forget. Maybe I’ll even continue with it.
Aimee Morales (USA)
World Campus – Japan 2016. Staff introduction
The staff of World Campus – Japan 2016 is getting ready to receive the first participants and getting ready for the program in general.
Visit of a special education school in Omura
We visited a special education school in Omura and it was a really interesting visit. The kids were super excited to see us, and they had prepared a lot. First we talked to a teacher, who told us about the history of the school, how it is run, and the curriculum. It was really nice to learn about, to see the differences and similarities between Norway and Japan when it comes to special education schools.
Afterwards we talked to the teacher, and then we played ‘Alele’ with the students, which was really fun because the students were all super excited about it.
After that we were all divided into 3 groups, and my group left with the 2nd graders to go to another room. In this room all the students introduced themselves in English, and I was surprised at how good they all were, because most Japanese people I’ve met aren’t that good with English.
We then played a couple of games with the students, and after that, it was time to leave.
Line Haavik (Norway)
