Kimono Demonstration with Yoshiko Yamanaka and Miyako Fraley
Learn all about traditional Japanese Kimono and Yukata. Also, you will be able to see them demonstrate what is involved in putting on a Kimono or Yukata.
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Demonstrations
Japan Karate-Do Ryobu-Kai
MTC: Polsky TheatreTraining in the Japan Karate-Do Ryobu-Kai (JKR) is conducted in the traditional Japanese method, stressing discipline, consistent attendance, etiquette, and hard work. Modern training in Shindo Jinen Ryu karate-do incorporates elements of karate, aikido, jujitsu, and kendo in the formal curriculum, with an emphasis on philosophy and education.
Tea Ceremony Demonstration – Omote Senke
MTC: Polsky TheatreExperience a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony, performed by Japanese Tea Master Yoko Hiraoka, whose training started in Kyoto as a young child. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the history and practice of the Tea Ceremony.
Tea Ceremony Demonstration – Edo-senke
MTC: Polsky TheatreAttendees will have the opportunity to witness, and several attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony.
Kimono for all Occasions
MTC: 2nd FloorLearn all about the traditional Japanese Kimono, including steps involved in dressing and wearing various kinds of kimono for different occasions including men’s formal kimono.
Calligraphy Demonstration
MTC: 2nd FloorA live performance of Japanese calligraphy using brush and ink.
Introduction to Martial Arts
MTC: Polsky TheatreAn introduction to Martial Arts demonstrations being given at the festival.
Kendo Demonstration
MTC: Polsky TheatreThe art of Kendo derives from sword skills developed by the samurai of the 12th century called Kenjutsu. During the 14th to 16th centuries, accomplished swordsmen opened schools to teach the art of the sword.
Kenjutsu Demonstration
MTC: Polsky TheatreKenjutsu-Marishiten-kai Martial Arts Demonstration.
Aikido Demonstration – Aikijuku Dojo
MTC: Polsky TheatreA demonstration of the techniques in Aikido, containing mostly blocks, locks and takedowns by the proper use of grappling techniques.
Tessenjutsu – Martial Arts Fan Demonstration
MTC: Polsky TheatreTessenjutsu (鉄扇術), “iron fan technique” is the martial art of the Japanese war fan (tessen).
Iaido, Iaijutsu, and Aikiken Demonstration
MTC: Polsky TheatreDemonstrations of the Martial Arts Iaido, Iaijutsu, and Aikiken.
Karate Demonstration
MTC: Polsky TheatreA demonstration of the martial art Karate.
Sojutsu Demonstration
MTC: Polsky TheatreSōjutsu (槍術), meaning “art of the spear”, is the Japanese martial art of fighting with a Japanese spear (槍, yari).