Letter to Yagi Meitetsu Sensei
Dear Sensei,
It was a great pleasure for me to travel to Okinawa and be part of the
Hombu Dojo. It was made even better by your kindness and endless hospitality. The trip was one of the best experiences of my life and I look forward to when I can return to the birthplace of karate.
Sensei, thank you for everything you have done for us: training on the beach, swimming in the south Pacific, breakfast at Jef's, stories you shared, questions you answered, the training seminar and training at the Dojo, meeting teachers and members of your dojo, karaoke (more difficult than Sanchin!), dinners with you and your wife, and all the special training tips you gave all of us - everything is greatly appreciated.
I especially enjoyed the time at your home listening to stories, trying new food and meeting your family. It was also very nice to communicate with your lovely wife, Sueko. The language barrier was not so big this time.
Since our return to Canada, I have told many karate and non-karate people that "doing" from the heart is most important. Listen from the heart, act from the heart, train from the heart. Be a good person and contribute to the world. I like that philosophy and believe it is important to share with others.
The 8 Canadian visitors to Okinawa have not stopped talking about our experiences. There is a lot to share and there are many happy memories that will stay with us forever. They can never be replaced.
Looking forward to your visit next summer,
Yours sincerely,
Rosalind Corey
(Roz = "Bara")
It was a great pleasure for me to travel to Okinawa and be part of the
Hombu Dojo. It was made even better by your kindness and endless hospitality. The trip was one of the best experiences of my life and I look forward to when I can return to the birthplace of karate.
Sensei, thank you for everything you have done for us: training on the beach, swimming in the south Pacific, breakfast at Jef's, stories you shared, questions you answered, the training seminar and training at the Dojo, meeting teachers and members of your dojo, karaoke (more difficult than Sanchin!), dinners with you and your wife, and all the special training tips you gave all of us - everything is greatly appreciated.
I especially enjoyed the time at your home listening to stories, trying new food and meeting your family. It was also very nice to communicate with your lovely wife, Sueko. The language barrier was not so big this time.
Since our return to Canada, I have told many karate and non-karate people that "doing" from the heart is most important. Listen from the heart, act from the heart, train from the heart. Be a good person and contribute to the world. I like that philosophy and believe it is important to share with others.
The 8 Canadian visitors to Okinawa have not stopped talking about our experiences. There is a lot to share and there are many happy memories that will stay with us forever. They can never be replaced.
Looking forward to your visit next summer,
Yours sincerely,
Rosalind Corey
(Roz = "Bara")
posted by Roz @ 2:58:00 PM
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