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Sabaki... is a Japanese word meaning "to channel power efficiently."

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Only two weeks left before the 2012 World Sabaki Challenge on April 14th.  I would like to invite you to this exciting event at a new venue this year, the National Western Stadium (I-70 & Brighton Blvd exit 275B).  This year, 20 stand-up fighters from various styles come to challenge one of the toughest tests of technique, power, and spirit.  In the heavyweight division, a two-time world champion, Shinichi Honda from Japan will return to Denver after 10 years.  Also in the heavyweight division, last year’s champion, Denver resident Mike Ninomiya will try for his 4th world title.  The middleweight division will bring together 2009 heavyweight champion Marcin Kozera, 2011 All Japan middleweight champion Shuhei Funatsu and a field of eager challengers together.  The lightweight division calls forth newcomers and German veteran Giovanni Tolentino and 2011 All Japan lightweight champion, Jota Ninomiya from Denver, CO.  The competition will be fierce in the women’s division this year; 2011 All Japan women’s champion Yuka Aoki, last year’s world champion Klew Williams from Boulder, CO and returning competitors from Germany and US.

For 33 years, the Sabaki Challenge has provided a place for martial artists to test their beliefs in the hard training they endure. The rules are designed to bring out the best qualities of spirit, discipline, power and technique. Action will be delivered in a decisive yet disciplined manner; often ending in instant submission. This modern full contact stand up tournament is in the tradition of timeless warrior code that the whole family can enjoy.  This exciting “can’t miss” event is only once a year, please come and bring your friends.  Saturday April 14th!

New Year 2012 

Happy New Year!  I am very happy I could visit so many Enshin branches all over the world.  Lets try hard to make a successful 2012, I hope to see you.