Hey everyone! I hope everyone is doing well. What suggestions do you have for reading in regards to safety, violence prevention, awareness and basic preparedness? I have read The Gift of Fear by Gavin DeBecker and found it to be informative. He talks about developing and listening to your instincts. I definitely recommend. What recommendations do you all have?

I could not get into Saturday class. Anyone else have an issue?

"Whatever you do always give 100% - unless you are donating blood." Bill Murray. Hopefully that one made you smile. 😄 Have a great week! Train well!

Hi everybody! I'm wrapping up my time in Europe over the next couple of days and will be back Stateside next week. I'm excited to get back into the flow of things, book our next group video training (free and available to everyone!). I have quite a few things planned for the group and I appreciate your patience, as recording and publishing videos and resources is a huge endeavor. Additionally, we have a HUGE and very important event coming to Fresno in October. As some of you might know, Nami ryu Aiki Heiho has been connected with the samurai family arts of the Kuroda family for almost 30 years. Kuroda Yasumasa Sensei, eldest son of the late Kuroda Tetsuzan Sensei, now heads up the family arts and the Shinbukan dojo in Japan. Outside of the Shinbukan dojo, there are only a few places where the Kuroda family arts can be learned. We are incredibly honored that our school was chosen to host Kuroda Yasumasa Sensei for the 27th Annual Shinbukan Seminar from October 21-25, 2026. I have attached the seminar flyer for you and if you would like more information please visit https://www.fresnosamuraiarts.com/shinbukan-usa-seminar. Feel free to ask questions in the comment section below or DM me directly.