The video below was taken during the Hanshi ceremony for Jhonny Bernaschewice on May 30th 2019 at the Honbu Dojo in Hechtel.
It was also the day that the Go Gyo Tsuba Kamon has been revealed for the first time.
Listen with audio on if you want to hear the important words of Hanshi Bernaschewice during his speech.
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29–31 May 2026 – Dalkow, Poland
We are honored to announce the Samurai Seminar 2026, held in memory of Hanshi Shochi Jhonny Bernaschewice. This year’s edition brings together masters, instructors, and practitioners for three days of intensive training, personal growth, and reflection on the legacy of Hanshi Bernaschewice and the values he embodied.
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We are reposting the report about our Summer camp 2025 in Niesulice (Poland) written by Shihan Jozef Gora in English here. The original article in Polish can be found here: https://chiryu.pl/2025/summer-camp-2025-fgtck-relacja/
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Our second Iaido seminar this year took place at the Honbu Dojo in Hechtel (Belgium). The hours flew by.
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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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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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I regret to inform you of a serious matter concerning our Honbu Dojo. Following an assessment by a roofing specialist two weeks ago, it has been determined that the dojo roof is at imminent risk of collapse. Consequently, I have made the decision to close the dojo for all training sessions and events with immediate effect and until further notice.
The safety of our members is my highest priority, and under the current circumstances, this course of action is unavoidable.
At present, the future of the dojo remains uncertain. It is not yet clear whether repairs can be carried out or if a complete reconstruction will be possible.
I will make every effort to relocate the scheduled seminars—where organizationally feasible—to the martial arts hall located in the sports complex at Dennenstraat 8, 3941 Eksel.
Shihan Kathrin Siggelkow
Federation Geido Tao Chi Kihon
Honbu Dojo