29/05/2026
🇮🇹 Visiting Takinokan Dojo in Verona 🇮🇹
「日本語は英語の後」
On May 23rd, I had the wonderful privilege of visiting Roberto-sensei’s Taki no kan Dojo in , Italy. It was an unforgettable day filled with deep connections and moving moments.
🌳 Special Roman Ruins & Lunch in the Shade Our day began with an incredible tour of the "VILLA ROMANA," which requires special permission to enter. One of the dojo students happens to be the head of excavations there, and we received an amazingly exclusive, detailed guided tour. Afterward, we enjoyed a delightful lunch together under the shade of a large tree. The refreshing breeze and warm conversations truly brought peace to my heart.
🥋 Passionate Training & Promotional Exam In the afternoon, we held a technical seminar. Following that, I had the precious opportunity to witness the promotional exam for nearly 70 children. The seriousness and intense focus of the children were so palpable it made me tense up with respect. I was astonished to see such young children, even younger than primary school age, demonstrating so many techniques alongside the older kids. I also had the honor of guiding them on the correct etiquette and handling during the belt presentation. At the end of the ceremony, the children swarmed around me, asking me to sign their belts. I was both deeply humbled and overjoyed—it is a memory I will cherish forever.
🍽️ Incredible Hospitality & Gastronomy In the evening, we visited a famous restaurant with the dojo members and enjoyed the best risotto I have ever had in my life. Sharing the best risotto while having wonderful conversations with my Budo friends became a deeply memorable and lasting experience.
Previous night, we had a beautiful dinner with Roberto-sensei’s family overlooking a stunning night view from the hilltop.and I cannot thank Pietro-sensei enough for his thoughtful hospitality, including arranging our accommodation near his home and joining us for breakfast.
Roberto-sensei kindly took the time out of his busy schedule to personally guide us through Verona's historic landmarks. Seeing the students passionately learning Budo, and witnessing Roberto-sensei himself taking the lead in everything from preparation to clean-up, filled me with nothing but the deepest admiration.
To everyone at Taki no kan Dojo, thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a magnificent time! 🙏✨
🇮🇹 滝ノ館道場 IN VERONA 訪問 🇮🇹
5月23日、ベローナにあるロベルト先生の滝ノ館道場へお邪魔しました。
🌳 特別なローマ遺跡&木陰のランチ 朝は特別許可が必要な「VILLA ROMANA」の見学へ。発掘責任者である道場の生徒さんの直々の解説付きという、信じられないほど贅沢で素晴らしいローマ遺跡ツアーから一日が始まりました。
その後に道場外の木陰で皆さんと和気藹々とお昼をいただきました。爽やかな風と温かい会話に、心がすっと穏やかになる時間でした。
🥋 熱気あふれる稽古と昇級審査
午後は技術指導。そして70名近い子ども達の昇級審査へ。
子ども達の緊張感と凄まじい気迫、小さな子が多くの技を覚えている姿に驚愕。私も帯の授与や正しい礼を指導させていただきました。最後に子ども達が「帯にサインして!」と寄ってきてくれたのは本当に嬉しい思い出です。
🍽️ 最高のおもてなしと美食
夜は人生最高のリゾットを道場の皆さんと。最高のリゾットと素晴らしい武道の仲間との会話はとても心に残る思い出となりました。
また、前夜のロベルト先生ご家族との丘の上の夜景の美しい心温まるディナー、私達が滞在中の宿泊先や朝食までピエトロ先生の細やかなお気遣いなど、感謝が尽きません。
自ら歴史的建造物を案内してくださったロベルト先生、そして審査会の準備から片付けまで率先して行うそのお姿に心から敬服いたしました。
滝ノ館道場の皆さん、素晴らしい時間を本当にありがとうございました!