The International Traditional Karate-do Seminar took place on May 11-13 at the Japanese Martial Arts and Sport Centre ‘Dojo – Stara Wies’ in Stara Wies (Poland).

215 people participated in the training. The event was a part of celebration of ‘The Year of Sensei Nishiyama’s Legacy’. The trainings were conducted by Sensei Eduardo Salas 9 Dan (Peru) – student, companion and friend of Sensei Nishiyama. Sensei Salas is also a key person in the development of traditional karate-do in Latin America.

Seminar participants had the opportunity to get to know Tai Chi, Qi Gong, the Chinese art of movement, meditation, practice of cultivating long life and martial arts. These exercises build life energy, activate the life and defense forces of the body, give cheerfulness and agility to the body.

Coordinator of the seminar, sensei Włodzimierz Kwieciński 8 Dan (Poland) summed up the May training:
– Sensei Salas spent many years studying traditional karate-do and developing in search of energy “chi”. It combines the knowledge and experience gained from many years of practice, showing how to maintain vitality and health. The energy of “chi” allows us to be active both physically and mentally and spiritually. Sensei can perfectly explain what “chi” energy is, and also show it!