YAHYA SENSEI
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Yahya Sensei started the martial arts at the age of 9 and has trained for nearly 40 years. He has trained in Shotokan Karate, Aikido, Judo, Hybrid wrestling, but his passion is IAI. His area of expertise is Mugai-ryu Iai Hyodo and he presently enjoys Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu Iai, Shinto Muso-ryu Kenjutsu, Shinto Muso-ryu Jodo . Yahya Sensei has also trained in 書道 Japanese calligraphy, and presented his works at several exhibitions in Japan. In addition, he has practiced Japanese tea ceremony 茶道, Japanese flower arranging 生花, traditional Japanese dance 日本舞踊, and Japanese kimono dressing 着付.
He lived in Japan for almost 20 years, became a Koyasan Shingon Buddhist Monk, and has knowledge of Japanese literature (both classical and modern), economics, geography, history, basic jurisprudence, philosophy, political science, religion, and sociology. |
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He presently has various interests including Japanese martial arts, collecting Japanese art, classical literature, cinema, calligraphy, modern style traditional Japanese dance, kimono dressing, Japanese cuisine, manga and anime.
Yahya Sensei's message
Shingikan Martial Arts Dojo is a dōjō with a difference.
Much like the traditional dōjō, Shingikan Martial Arts Dojo will challenge the practitioner to explore one’s own desires and delusions, and will provide purposeful training to develop a mind and spirit that is not easily disturbed. Our goal is to encourage an environment that is based on the search for Truth, and through nutrition, training and healing, holistically support the mind, body and heart to achieve its highest potential.
直心これ道場なり(Jikishin Kore Dojo Nari)
“A pure and true heart becomes the dojo.”
To many the word dōjō is the space that is reserved for martial arts training; and many of us enter the dōjō for fitness reasons, to socialise, or to simply learn how to fight. In short, we go to the dōjō but oftentimes our motives in seeking to do so are anything but pure.
The dōjō was a place where one went to study, practice and learn about the truth and the nature of one’s existence. Dō is one way to read the Japanese word michi which means a road or pathway. jō means castle or great structure. Therefore the word dōjō represented a place where someone went to travel on a path to understand one's true self. Not only was the dōjō established on philosophical/religious ideals, but it was also a place of simplicity that provided no frivolous or worldly distractions. In a day and age where youth are becoming victims of a lifestyle that results in obesity, type 2 diabetes or lack of social skills due to a poor diet and hours spent in front of the TV , computer or cellphone screens, we offer a simple yet healthier alternative. By teaching our young to recognize potential and eminent threats, both within and without, and by giving them the right tools to protect themselves, they will be better equipped to Defend the Seven Gates. Adults will also learn lifestyle habits that will encourage better health, reduce stress, increase self-confidence, build communication and community oriented behaviour, and that will motivate one towards self-improvement.
At our dōjō we strive to provide children, youth and adults with the tools they will need to move ahead in today's world with confidence, resilience and a strong sense of identity. We are open to all andrespect and value the identities of our children and youth. Shingikan Martial Arts Dojo offers a safe, clean and nurturing space where children, youth and adults of all sizes, shapes and ability can develop a sense of connection and belonging, whether they are recreation or competition minded.
See you on the mats and warmest regards,
Yahya Sensei*
*Jean -Louis "Yahya“ Case
Yahya Sensei's message
Shingikan Martial Arts Dojo is a dōjō with a difference.
Much like the traditional dōjō, Shingikan Martial Arts Dojo will challenge the practitioner to explore one’s own desires and delusions, and will provide purposeful training to develop a mind and spirit that is not easily disturbed. Our goal is to encourage an environment that is based on the search for Truth, and through nutrition, training and healing, holistically support the mind, body and heart to achieve its highest potential.
直心これ道場なり(Jikishin Kore Dojo Nari)
“A pure and true heart becomes the dojo.”
To many the word dōjō is the space that is reserved for martial arts training; and many of us enter the dōjō for fitness reasons, to socialise, or to simply learn how to fight. In short, we go to the dōjō but oftentimes our motives in seeking to do so are anything but pure.
The dōjō was a place where one went to study, practice and learn about the truth and the nature of one’s existence. Dō is one way to read the Japanese word michi which means a road or pathway. jō means castle or great structure. Therefore the word dōjō represented a place where someone went to travel on a path to understand one's true self. Not only was the dōjō established on philosophical/religious ideals, but it was also a place of simplicity that provided no frivolous or worldly distractions. In a day and age where youth are becoming victims of a lifestyle that results in obesity, type 2 diabetes or lack of social skills due to a poor diet and hours spent in front of the TV , computer or cellphone screens, we offer a simple yet healthier alternative. By teaching our young to recognize potential and eminent threats, both within and without, and by giving them the right tools to protect themselves, they will be better equipped to Defend the Seven Gates. Adults will also learn lifestyle habits that will encourage better health, reduce stress, increase self-confidence, build communication and community oriented behaviour, and that will motivate one towards self-improvement.
At our dōjō we strive to provide children, youth and adults with the tools they will need to move ahead in today's world with confidence, resilience and a strong sense of identity. We are open to all andrespect and value the identities of our children and youth. Shingikan Martial Arts Dojo offers a safe, clean and nurturing space where children, youth and adults of all sizes, shapes and ability can develop a sense of connection and belonging, whether they are recreation or competition minded.
See you on the mats and warmest regards,
Yahya Sensei*
*Jean -Louis "Yahya“ Case
