Last weekend we took part in a traditional martial arts seminar organized by “Tanto” Poznań.
We had a strong team representing FGTCK and the Chi Ryu style: Sensei Janusz Pena, Sensei Piotr Stępniak, and Shihan Józef Góra.
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This past weekend, our Honbu Dojo was filled with energy, laughter, and focus as 21 young samurai of the Honbu Dojo took part in a special Seminar for kids with Shihan Sven Gößner.
From the very first bow on Saturday, the children gave their all – learning new Chi Ryu Aiki-Jitsu techniques, training with friends, and discovering the joy of movement and discipline. Between sessions, we enjoyed a cozy pause together, sharing snacks, sweets, and fresh fruit – all lovingly brought by the kids themselves. 🍎🥪🧁
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The new training season at the Honbu Dojo in Hechtel-Eksel has officially begun! All classes are now in full swing, and it has been inspiring to see both familiar faces and new students stepping onto the tatami. From Chi Ryu Aiki-JuJitsu to Iaido and Okinawa Kobudo, each discipline has started its weekly rhythm, bringing renewed energy, focus, and motivation after the summer break.
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Dear Shihan and Sensei of the FGTCK vzw,
I warmly greet you and would like to inform you about the Fall Iaido Seminar 2025, organized by the Federation Geido Tao Chi Kihon vzw under the direction of Shihan Kathrin Siggelkow. Please also pass this information on to interested groups and students.
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Writing about Hanshi Jhonny Bernaschewice is not easy. He was your teacher, and he was my teacher too — but above all, he was my husband and the father of our two children. Our life was always a beautiful blend of family and traditional martial arts, so I didn’t have to think twice about inviting you to join me on a journey into his past. This is where his story as a teacher shines most brightly.
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#13 – Hanshi Jhonny Bernaschewice with his future wife Shihan Kathrin Siggelkow and a group of students from her dojo in Wismar (Germany) in October 1998 at the Honbu Dojo in Hechtel
Every Wednesday at 19:00—the day and hour where he was teaching at his Honbu Dojo in Hechtel, Belgium—we will share a photo of our late Hanshi Jhonny Bernaschewice to honor his memory, wisdom, and teachings.
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We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Sensei Janusz Pena on achieving his Sandan (3rd Dan) in Chi Ryu Aiki-Jitsu, and to Hubert Homa on earning his 1st Kyu! 🎉
Both train under Shihan Jozef Gora, and are devoted students of the Honbu Dojo of our late and deeply respected Hanshi Jhonny Bernaschewice.
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#12 – during one of the many training visits to Okinawa with Gakiya Yoshiaki Sensei and Yogi Jyosei Sensei of Matayoshi Kobudo
Every Wednesday at 19:00—the day and hour where he was teaching at his Honbu Dojo in Hechtel, Belgium—we will share a photo of our late Hanshi Jhonny Bernaschewice to honor his memory, wisdom, and teachings.
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#11 – September 1991-September 1992 Hanshi Jhonny Bernaschewice attending a course of Acupuncture at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Centre in Beijing (China)
Every Wednesday at 19:00—the day and hour where he was teaching at his Honbu Dojo in Hechtel, Belgium—we will share a photo of our late Hanshi Jhonny Bernaschewice to honor his memory, wisdom, and teachings.
His presence continues to inspire us, and through these images, we celebrate his legacy and the impact he had on all of us. Join us each week as we remember his journey, his dedication, and the values he instilled in our hearts.
🙏🥋 Every Wednesday | 19:00 🥋🙏
#HanshiJhonnyBernaschewice #traditionalmartialarts #jhonnybernaschewice #52WeeksOfLegacy #MartialArtsWisdom #HonbuDojo
Every Wednesday at 19:00—the day and hour where he was teaching at his Honbu Dojo in Hechtel, Belgium—we will share a photo of our late Hanshi Jhonny Bernaschewice to honor his memory, wisdom, and teachings.
His presence continues to inspire us, and through these images, we celebrate his legacy and the impact he had on all of us. Join us each week as we remember his journey, his dedication, and the values he instilled in our hearts.
#10 – Iaido Keiko with Fujii Okimitsu Sensei (somewhere around the late 1980s)
🙏🥋 Every Wednesday | 19:00 🥋🙏
#HanshiJhonnyBernaschewice #traditionalmartialarts #jhonnybernaschewice #52WeeksOfLegacy #MartialArtsWisdom #HonbuDojo