From its beginning in 2004, the Hoitsugan Seminars camps have set and maintained a high bar for instructor rosters as well as depth, breadth and number of seminar sessions. People come from around the world to teach and train at this groundbreaking camps.
With few exceptions, all instructors at the Hoitsugan Seminars camps spent a minimum of six months doing Karate in Japan and during that time spent a significant amount of time training with Nakayama Sensei and/or at his private dojo, the Hoitsugan.
Below is a list of all of those who were official instructors at these camps. Please note that we have had others in attendance who also trained at the Hoitsugan dojo but were not on the official list of instructors
(Listed in order of when they first trained at the Hoitsugan Dojo and/or with Nakayama Sensei while in Japan)
Vincent Cruz– Cruz Sensei began his Shotokan training in Japan in 1956 while in the US Air Force. In 1959, he was selected to be a Combative Measures Instructor for the Strategic Air Command (SAC) through which he trained directly with Senseis Nishiyama and Obata, among others. Cruz Sensei foundedInternational San Ten Karate Associationand has written 2 books about Shotokan.
James Yabe– Yabe Sensei’s training with Nakayama Sensei in Japan pre-dates the Hoitsugan’s founding. He lived and trained in Japan in the 1960’s, having been involved in karate since the 1950’s. His tournament success in the US in the 1960’s and 1970’s is well-known. He teaches in Torrance, California, at theASKC dojothere and holds senior positions in multiple Shotokan organizations.
Kensuke Seto– In addition to having spent time training at the Hoitsugan in the early 1970’s, Mr Seto trained in the Instructors’ Class (under Nakayama Sensei and others) in Japan and is a very senior member of the JKA in Tokyo. He was sent by the JKA to teach in Hawaii in the 1970’s for several years. He is also a close personal friend of notable non-Japanese karateka CW Nicol, author of “Moving Zen” (in which Seto Sensei is mentioned numerous times). For more information, please see the following page from his dojo in Tokyo:http://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~karate/html/e_teacher.htm
Steve Ubl–The first Hoitsugan resident, from 1972, Ubl Sensei also trained at the Hoitsugan later in the 1970’s. A very personal student of the late Nakayama Sensei, from whom he learned some things not taught to more than a handful of the top Shotokan instructors. He was also one of the most personal students of Senseis Nishiyama and Kanazawa in the 1970’s. Considered by many of the most highly-regarded Shotokan instructors as the ultimate “teachers’ teacher,” Ubl Sensei operates a dojo in San Diego, California and is the Technical Director for several organizations, including the WTKO.
Kousaku Yokota–Yokota Sensei began his training in Japan in 1960. He moved to the US and was Okazaki Sensei’s right-hand-man for most of the 1970’s. He moved back to Japan in the early 1980’s to further his training, spending a brief time training at the Hoitsugan and spending 2 years training with his orginal instructor (Sugano Sensei) in Hyogo prefecture. Yokota Sensei heads the “ASAI” organization.
Gary Friederich– Friederich Sensei was the first westerner allowed to join the elite JKA Instructors’ Training Program in Tokyo. He had also trained at Takushoku, Komazawa, and Toritsu Universities and competed in the 1965 and 1966 JKA All-Japans as the only representative of the USA. Although he may not be a very well-known name in most Shotokan circles, it is worth noting that he was mentioned several times in both CW Nicol’s‘Moving Zen’and Stan Schmidt’s‘Spirit of the Empty Hand.’Friederich Sensei was chief instructor for theNevada Karate Association, for over 40 years.Please note that assisting with instruction of Friederich Sensei’s sessions was the legendaryShapoff (Bob) Sensei, a very successful competitor in the 1960’s-70’s.
James Field– Trained in Japan in the early 1970’s. Among the first graduates of the JKA Instructors’ Training program in the USA (under Nishiyama Sensei in LA) and one of the seniormost non-Japanese JKA instructors in the Americas. Very successful tournament competitor and coach from the 1960’s onwards. Many Hoitsugan alumni have trained at Field Sensei’s dojo in Santa Monica over the years, including about half of those teaching these seminars and he is one of the most senior instructors in the ISKF
Malcolm Fisher – Lived at the Hoitsugan for a total of 9 months during 1979-81. Graduated from the JKA Instructors’ Training in 1985 and during the early 1980’s appeared in many demonstrations and videos assisting Tanaka Sensei. Successful competitor in Japan, Canada and the US spanning over 20 years. Some notable tournament successes include 2 Firsts and 1 Second place in Kumite for Kogenei City Championships and on kumite teams that placed 4th and 2nd in the All-Japans and 1st (twice) in the Kanto Championships.
Michael Berger–Berger Sensei trained in Japan for several years in the 1980s & 1990s, beginning in 1983. While there, he trained at multiple locations, including both Takushoku and Komazawa Universities. He has placed in numerous tournaments in the US and Japan in both JKA and mixed-style events and produced several books and video’s. He also studied various martial arts in China while there pursuing an advanced degree in traditional Chinese medicine. He currently operates a dojo in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he also practices acupuncture and Zen Buddhism, as well as trains MMA fighters. Mr Berger was one of the organizers forHoitsugan Seminars II, in 2005.
Jon Keeling– Keeling Sensei lived at the Hoitsugan Sep 1985 to July 1988, July-Aug 1990 and for a few other short stays. He lived & trained in Tokyo for a total of 8 years and for a few years taught most of the Saturday classes at the Hoitsugan. On Hoitsugan kata teams that placed 3rd, 2nd and 1st in different years at the JKA All-Tokyo Championships. Chief Instructor,Silicon Valley Karate. He is the one who originally conceived the idea of these Hoitsugan Seminars camps and has been the organizer/host of the 1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Hoitsugan Seminars Campsin northern California in 2004, 2008, 2014 and 2020.
Leon Montoya –Lived at the Hoitsugan from 1986 for several years and still today lives in Tokyo (but no longer at the Hoitsugan). Graduate of the JKA Instructors’ Course in Tokyo (1996). For many years was an instructor at the Hoitsugan Dojo, assisting Kawawada Sensei. On Hoitsugan kumite teams placing in the top 3 several times at the JKA All-Tokyo Championships and has competed many times in the All-Japan JKA Individual Championships.
Jeremy Peck–Peck Sensei lived at the Hoitsugan 1987-88 and July-Sep 1990. He spent an additional year+ living and training in Japan prior to staying at the Hoitsugan and during that time trained regularly at the Aoyama Gakuin University dojo. On Hoitsugan kata team that placed 2nd and 1st in 1987 and 1988 in the JKA All-Tokyo Championships. Peck Sensei has taught at several dojo on both US coasts and currently teaches in Monterey, California.
Glen Michel–Trained at the JKA Honbu, the Hoitsugan, and Seto Juku from 1987 to 1991. In the US, he has trained with Field Sensei inSanta Monica, California and withYabe Senseiin Torrance, California. Presently, he is Assistant Instructor withMichael Berger(see above). Mr. Michel was one of the organizers for Hoitsugan Seminars II in 2005.
Greg DuBois –Lived at the Hoitsugan 1987-88. Taught karate in Alaska for many years.
Bob Ehling–Lived and trained in Tokyo in the late 1980’s to early 1990’s. Ehling Sensei previously trained with Yokota (Kosaku) Sensei and now trains under Field Sensei (another Hoitsugan alumni) in Santa Monica, California, where he sometimes helps teach classes atISKF Santa Monica.
Aaron Hoopes– Trained at the Hoitsugan 1987-1989, where he was a member of the dojo teams competing in All-Tokyo tournaments. Was also living and training in Japan for an additional 2 years. Author of several books and many articles relating to martial arts and yoga.Instructor of Tai Chi and Zen Yoga in addition to Karate.www.artofzenyoga.com
Richard Amos–Lived in Japan for 9 years from 1989 to 1998, having been a Hoitsugan member Jan 1989 to Sep 1990. On the Hoitsugan kumite team (along with Rene Vildosola and Leon Montoya) which placed 1st in the All-Tokyo tournament in 1989, winning all rounds 3-to-0. That same year, he was on the Hoitsugan kata team (along with Rene Vildosola and Rai Wibawa) that placed 2nd in the All-Japans. Graduate of the Asai-JKA Instructors’ Course in Tokyo. Placed in finals of the Asai-JKA All-Japans and World Championships on numerous occasions. Amos Sensei teaches at hisdojo in New Yorkand is also Chief Instructor for theWTKO.
Erik Passoja–Trained at the Hoitsugan in 1989. Presently trains under Field Sensei (another Hoitsugan alumni) in Santa Monica, California, where he teaches classes atISKF of Santa Monica.
Errol Mahoney– Mahoney Sensei trained mainly at the Hoitsugan dojo with theSaturdayafternoon military group (Kenoukai) under Colonel Kawamoto from June 1990 through November 1993, while stationed at Yokota airbase. Currently, he teaches at the JSKA Florida’s Jupiter dojo with Fred Bonomo.
Fred Borda– Trained with Kawawada Sensei at the Hoitsugan 1991-94, as well as at the JKA Honbu. Instructor atSilicon Valley Karate.
Dan Cook– Lived at the Hoitsugan in the mid-90’s and has spent a total of approximately 20 years in Japan. Sensei Cook used to help teach classes in Santa Monica and now assists Kawawada Sensei at the Hoitsugan. On Hoitsugan kata team that placed 3rd in JKA All-Tokyo Championships in 1996.
Mario Kadena–Trained at the Hoitsugan many times starting in 1991, usually for several months at a time. Kadena Sensei teaches at his dojo near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and has been doing Shotokan for over 45 years.
Brian Thompson – Lived at the Hoitsugan for total of about one year in the mid-1990’s, training both there and at the JKA Honbu dojo.
FAQs
How much knowledge do you need for exams Persona 5? ›
To rank first, you need to have attained Knowledge Rank 4 in (Encyclopedic) byt the final day of the exam first exam, and answer all questions correctly. To achieve the same feat for the during the second, third, and fourth exams, you need to reach Knowledge Rank 5 (Erudite) by each the last day of each exam.
What does the phrase my country right or wrong mean? ›Frequently used either as an expression of jingoism (extreme patriotism), in the sense “I will stand by my country whether it be right or wrong”, or to attack such patriotism as unthinking: "...that patriotism which shouts 'our Country right or wrong,' regardless alike of God and his eternal laws..."
Do you know which author Leblanc borrowed from? ›Do you know which author Leblanc borrowed from? - Arthur Conan Doyle.
Which brain function is responsible for the phenomenon of seeing an illusion? ›| Exam Prompt | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which brain function is responsible for the phenomenon of seeing an illusion in this figure? | Cognition |
| Which of the following maps can you paint without any adjacent areas being the same color? | Both |
When focusing on the main objectives, Persona 5 is about 97½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 173 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
What is the strongest Persona in P5? ›Excluding Personas obtained through DLC, Satanael is the strongest Persona in the game, boasting the highest raw stats and resistances across the board. Unfortunately, it can only be unlocked during New Game+.
What does the devil mean as a chief? ›Tell me what the Devil's Dictionary defined as the chief factor in the progress of the human race. Answer: Villains.
What does the idiom right and left mean? ›In or from all directions, on every side, as in Questions were coming right and left, or She was giving orders right and left. This idiom, first recorded in 1839, uses the directions right and left to signify all sides. WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS?
What is the love for ones country called? ›patriotism, feeling of attachment and commitment to a country, nation, or political community. Patriotism (love of country) and nationalism (loyalty to one's nation) are often taken to be synonymous, yet patriotism has its origins some 2,000 years prior to the rise of nationalism in the 19th century.
How many hours is Royal Persona 5? ›When focusing on the main objectives, Persona 5 Royal is about 103 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 143 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
Who inspired favoring the magistrate? ›
Question 1: What historical figure inspired favoring the magistrate? Answer: Minamoto no Yoshitsune.
Who proposed the guillotine Persona 5? ›Name of the one who proposed it. First of all, who proposed the idea of the guillotine? A doctor.
What are the 4 types of illusion? ›This can lead to four types of cognitive illusions: ambiguous illusions, distorting/geometrical-optical illusions, paradox illusions, or fictions (image source).
What are the 3 types of illusions? ›There are three main types of optical illusions including literal illusions, physiological illusions and cognitive illusions.
Should I finish palaces early? ›For all but one Palace in the game, complete your Palaces as soon as possible. The only one you shouldn't do this on is the only one you can't do this on. Due to spoilers, we won't go into that here. Not completing a Palace means the owner of it is still up and doing evil things.
What happens if you stay in Mementos for too long? ›During these days, a very powerful enemy that you can encounter in the Mementos dungeon can be afflicted with a status effect: despair. The Reaper, like in Persona 3, will come for your party if you remain idle too long. It's an extremely difficult fight, so it's best just to avoid the Reaper.
Does Persona 5 ever end? ›The game has six endings of sorts - three bad, one good, and the true ending. If you want to see all of them we'd recommend waiting until after you've seen the true ending as the others contain some spoilers - just keep some game saves at appropriate points so you can revisit them once the game is over.
Which P5 romance is canon? ›Makoto is considered a queen by her fans. Fans who like her, REALLY like her, and even consider her to be the canon romance of the game. She also is relatively easy to romance and is incredibly plot-relevant.
What is Joker's real name P5? ›Akira Kurusu is Joker's name in the Persona 5 manga, which is why certain people have been led to believe that it's his canon name in the game. However, Ren Amamiya was used in the official anime series based on the game, as well as in Persona 5 Dancing in Starlight.
What was Satan's name before he was banished? ›Many Christians believe the Devil was once a beautiful angel named Lucifer who defied God and fell from grace. This assumption that he is a fallen angel is often based the book of Isaiah in the Bible, which says, “How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning!
What is Lucifer's occupation? ›
| Lucifer Morningstar | |
|---|---|
| Portrayed by | Tom Ellis |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Archangel Ruler of Hell (formerly, returned) Healer of Hell Night club owner (formerly) Civilian police consultant (formerly) God (formerly, abdicate) |
A deal with the Devil (also called a Faustian bargain or Mephistophelian bargain) is a cultural motif exemplified by the legend of Faust and the figure of Mephistopheles, as well as being elemental to many Christian traditions.
What does left in the blue mean? ›To vanish. To let yourself go into the unknown. To dive into the blue means to leave without a trace. To go “into the unknown or the far distance”, says the Collins Dictionary, simply put ting it.
What does bear left mean? ›DEFINITIONS1. to take the road or path on the left/right as you are walking or driving. Synonyms and related words. To go somewhere, or to move in a particular direction.
What does left to the wolves mean? ›To abandon or deliver something or someone to a terrible fate. This term comes from Aesop's fable about a nurse who threatens to throw her charge to the wolves unless the child behaves better. She never intends to carry out her threat, so the wolf waits in vain for its prey.
Which country love is best? ›| Rank | Country | Percent Feeling Love |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philippines | 93% |
| 2 | Rwanda | 92% |
| 3 | Puerto Rico | 90% |
| 4 | Hungary | 89% |
Nathanson (1997) claims that patriotism consist of 4 main components which are, a special affection towards one's country; defining himself or herself through his or her country; being interested in country's welfare; and sacrificing for the sake of country's welfare.
What is it called when you live in two countries? ›Migrants. It is possible to be resident for tax purposes in more than one country at the same time. This is known as dual residence.
Does Persona 5 have a day limit? ›Yes, there is a time limit. It follows a calendar year (sort of) and the story progresses by going from one day to the next. The idea of the game is to work out how to manage your time effectively.
Does Persona 5 Royal ever end? ›Yes, Persona 5 Royal has several endings. One is the original ending that takes place in December if you agree to Igor's offer, and this one prevents you from accessing Royal's third semester. The third semester has three endings: a bad ending, a good-ish ending, and the true ending.
What is the longest game to complete? ›
The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Clocks 97.5 Hours
Completionists can expect to put 189 hours into this game. As the first open-world Zelda, it's fitting that Breath of the Wild is expansive and filled with content. Much of that completionist time will come from hunting down the game's 900 Korok Seeds, though.
On November 10th you will be asked, "Do you know what the line that's in "bird" but not in "crow" represents? ". The answer is "An eye". Upon submitting the correct answer you will be awarded a point in Knowledge.
How old do you have to be to listen in on a trial? ›On November 8th you will be asked, "Do you know what age you have to be in order to listen in on a trial?". The answer is "Zero".
Which suit of cards represents the Holy Grail? ›12/21: Which suit of cards represents the Holy Grail? Answer: hearts.
What is Joker's canon Persona? ›While Ren Amamiya is Joker's most common “canon” name, whatever name you choose for him is an equally worthy contender.
Who betrayed Joker Persona? ›Goro Akechi shjowing his jealousy towards Joker. Goro Akechi is the deuteragonist/secondary antagonist of the 2016 videogame Persona 5 and its expansion update Persona 5 Royal. He was a detective who is investigating the mysterious Phantom Thieves of Hearts case sensationalizing Japan.
What gun did akechi use? ›A gold Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer is used by detective Goro Akechi as his sidearm when he joins the Phantom Thieves, which shoots lasers instead of regular ammo.
What are the 3 positive illusions? ›Positive illusions are a form of self-deception or self-enhancement that feel good; maintain self-esteem; or avoid discomfort, at least in the short term. There are three general forms: inflated assessment of one's own abilities, unrealistic optimism about the future, and an illusion of control.
What separates illusion from reality? ›Illusion cannot exist independently of reality. Imagination—making up images—does not construct illusion alone. Rather, illusion is also a phenomenon involving our perception of reality, whether it is a “true” representation of that reality or not.
What are Magic Eye pictures? ›Autostereograms aka Magic Eye Pictures
Autostereograms are based off of stereograms, which is a pair of images that are taken from slightly different angles. When used with a special viewer like a stereoscope, or simply with crossed eyes, the pair of images converge into one 3D image.
Is the world a illusion? ›
The world we see emerges out of some underlying description that might look completely different. The good news is: that's okay. It doesn't mean that the world we see is an "illusion," any more than the air around us becomes an illusion when we first realize that it's made of atoms and molecules.
What is the biggest illusion of life? ›The greatest illusion is that life should be perfect! and the most captivating are the ones that are imperfect.
Can illusion be real? ›Although illusions are by definition not real, scientists are increasingly finding ways to use them to make an impact on the real world.
What are the 2 types of perception or reality? ›- Person perception refers to the ability to identify and use social cues about people and relationships.
- Social perception is how we perceive certain societies and can be affected by things such as stereotypes3 and generalizations.
Like hallucinations, though, illusions are not necessarily a sign of a psychiatric condition, and anyone might experience them. They can occur for many reasons, such as the effect of light on an object, insufficient sensory information about an object, or errors in an individual's processing of sensory details.
What are visual tricks called? ›Within visual perception, an optical illusion (also called a visual illusion) is an illusion caused by the visual system and characterized by a visual percept that arguably appears to differ from reality.
What level of Knowledge do you need for Makoto? ›The sister to the investigator assigned to the Phantom Thieves, Makoto will join your party during the third Palace infiltration. However, to even unlock Makoto as a Confidant you'll need to have Rank 3 Knowledge and have completed the third Palace.
How do you do well on exams in Persona 5 Royal? ›In order to be top of the class in Persona 5 Royal, you'll need to satisfy these two requirements: Answer all exam questions correctly. Your Knowledge Level must be maxed. This is impossible to achieve in time for your first exam — even if you spend every second of free time studying.
What level should I be for the final boss Persona 5? ›If you managed to get this far, you are on your way to the True Ending for Persona 5. This boss has many forms, and you will want to be around Level 70 to take it on without major issues.
What is the fastest way to get Knowledge in Persona 5? ›The easiest way to gain a steady amount of Knowledge is just by answering questions correctly in class - of which we have a list of test answers to help with - and you can also gain a point every Wednesday by answering the question on the TV quiz show in Leblanc.
Is Makoto good to romance? ›
Makoto is considered a queen by her fans. Fans who like her, REALLY like her, and even consider her to be the canon romance of the game. She also is relatively easy to romance and is incredibly plot-relevant. After all, it is her sister who is interrogating Joker throughout the game.
Why Makoto is so strong? ›As a human who was born on Earth, Makoto is shown to have seemingly incorporated the best qualities of both hyumans and humans which means a large mana pool from his hyuman descent and a superhuman body due to the harsh conditions of the Original World where he lived as a human.
How old is Makoto in p5? ›Born April 23, 1998, Makoto is 17 at the start of the events of the game and stands at 5'5".
Is Persona 5 Royal hard to platinum? ›While fairly easy to achieve, the Persona 5 Royal Platinum trophy is far from a cakewalk; after all, the game is a 100+ hour RPG. The high Platinum completion rate of the game does imply that the game's players are a dedicated bunch.
How long does it take to 100% complete Persona 5 Royal? ›When focusing on the main objectives, Persona 5 Royal is about 103 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 143 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
Who is the strongest main character in Persona? ›10/20 Makoto Yuki (P3)
The protagonist of Persona 3 is almost without a doubt the strongest Persona protagonist in the entire series under normal conditions. He inherits the Universe arcana which allows him to seal Nyx, a world-threatening god of death.
The Secret Boss fight of Persona 5 is against Caroline and Justine. This fight cannot be done on your first playthrough and can only be fought on New Game Plus. In order to initiate it, go to Mementos and talk to Caroline next to the Velvet Room on the top floor.
Is it possible to max all confidants in p5? ›Yes, you can. Doing so is easier than in the previous two games, but it requires a few things. Making the right choices in the dialogue prompts. Generally, the best choices give three music notes (affection points), although there are some situations in which none of the responses grant any points.
What is the fastest p5 speedrun? ›Persona 5 Royal True Ending Speedrun World Record Is 14 Hours, 23 Minutes.
What level should I be to fight kamoshida in hard mode? ›After you reach the end of the first Palace (dungeon) of Persona 5, you'll be facing Shadow Kamoshida as the final boss. The battle can be challenging if you don't prepare properly, and you'll want to at least be level 10 before you make your attempt.