[Dl-members] Kagami Biraki for Ojukan for 2017

[flugenblar]

Kigami Biraki

On Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 2:05 PM, flugenblar <flugenblar at gmail.com> wrote:

> Folks
>
> The staff of Ojukan Judo are making plans for a Kagami Biraki event at the
> Hillsboro armory.  Kagami Biraki is a traditional new year's event that
> typically involves a Judo training session, followed by a (in our case) a
> family-oriented potluck lunch!
>
> Please set aside Saturday, January 21, 10:00AM - 1:00PM (maybe 1:30PM) to
> join us and welcome in the new year.  We'll practice from 10:00AM to Noon,
> then break for lunch.  Family is welcome (encouraged!) of course, but only
> active students get to practice on the mats.
>
> Ojukan will provide much of the basics for lunch, but this will be a
> potluck and we'll have a sign-up sheet at the armory for folks to register
> and indicate the type of food they will bring.
> ​Ojukan will be providing pizza for a main dish.  ​
> Remember, there is a kitchen, refrigerator, sinks, tables, chairs,
> electrical outlets, etc.,
>
>
> ...
> http://www.judo-ch.jp/english/dictionary/terms/kagemibiraki/
>
>
>    - Kagami biraki (Spiritual renewal)
>
> Glossary of Judo terminology
> Kagami biraki (Spiritual renewal)[image: Kagami biraki (Spiritual
> renewal)]
>
> "Kagami biraki" (Spiritual renewal) is rooted in samurai tradition, and is
> a ritual by which Judo practitioners reflect on and appreciate past
> milestones, and renew their dedication to the principles of Judo in their
> lives. In Japan this ritual involves an offering of red and white rice
> cakes (mochi) to the Shinto and Buddhist deities in a martial arts
> ceremony, after which all present partake of the rice cakes.
> The Kodokan ritual occurs on the second Sunday of every new year. Student
> representatives greet the Kodokan Head and various demonstrations are
> performed.
>
>
>
> --
>
> *Craig Engel*
> please use my gmail address: flugenblar at gmail.com
>
>


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*Craig Engel*
please use my gmail address: flugenblar at gmail.com