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Sometimes, only an open letter will do.... Hence, to one and all: Great rooms, great food, great beach, fantastic training and wonderful spirit. A big thanks to Mark, Jack and all the other staff that worked so hard to make this last USA Tai Kai one that will be long remembered by all who were there. Don't know why Sensei moved the date up one week, it must have been hell for you guys, but it was nice to have electricity the whole Tai Kai. Dave Barrell Thank you, my brothers, for the ultimate Tai Kai. You have achieved such a level of production mastery that you made it all look absolutely effortless, although I realize it required unique skill and tremendous effort and coordination. The two of you were responsible for masterminding the first Tai Kai in San Francisco in 1986 where I initially met Sensei, and you have now completed the final expression of the deep commitment of American buyu to our Japanese mentor and friend.
When I chatted with Sensei on Sunday at the morning break, I mentioned to him I had seen a sign in my hometown, just as I was leaving to come to the Tai Kai.
The sign said, “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.”
These Tai Kai throughout the years, of which you are the founding fathers, have unified the Bujinkan and assured its ultimate survival. The events have formed a continuous global relationship between Hatsumi Sensei and all of his students. Enough good people are now involved that our teacher’s precious legacy is certain to survive and to prosper.
I am so grateful for what you two gentlemen have done for me over the years. I feel as if you gave Sensei to me. You were willing to share him with me and all of our friends. You truly embody the essence of buyu.
With tearful, yet smiling, thanks, and with kindest personal regards,
Dane Great Tai Kai Event! You have done a great service to Soke Hatsumi and the Bujinkan by producing a fabulous, smooth event and for that we are all truly grateful. Thank You, I just want to tell you that I had a great time at the
TaiKai. This was a nice size TaiKai which made everyone available to meet
and talk with. Dear Taikai staff, David Lima Excellent
Taikai. 'Classy' while still being laid-back and it had a very comfortable
feel. It reminded me of last years' Taikai in that staff and security came
across more as hospitality personnel than guards and everything had a
friendly feel. Also the big screens do make a world of difference. Jack and Mark did an unbelievable job at hosting the best Tai Kai ever. The telling or re-telling of how Dr. Humphrey provided the 3rd Warrior's Creed admonition brought tears to my eyes...very, very moving. Thanks for re-awakening my courageous warrior's spirit. Dave This was my first Tai Kai and I consider it to be a
profound experience that has influenced my life greatly! A
heart-felt Thank You goes to all the Tai Kai staff for making the event a
safe, comfortable, and joyous environment for learning. I learned a
deeper sense of what "Buyu" and "Budo" really mean as
we all joined hearts to develop greater understanding from Hatsumi
Sensei's lessons. Thank You, Hatsumi Sensei, for openly sharing your
benevolent heart with us all - you've done so much to make the world a
better place, one person at a time. To everyone, Gambatte Kudasai! To All Who Attended, We wouldn't have missed it for the world!!! After a day at home I still think about the Taikai. Sensei's teaching was great and the organization was wonderful. From the beginning until the end of the Taikai there was a happy and friendly feeling so I like to thank Mark, Jack and the whole staff for one of the best Taikais I attended. I hope and look forward to meet you again. As someone relatively new to the Bujinkan, I was very excited to learn directly from Soke Hatsumi and to see the generations of students training together at the Tai Kai. However, I think I was most pleased to experience just how accurately the Soke's teachings are being passed forward at my dojo and the many other dojo represented there. Ninpo lives! Thank you all for a most wonderful experience that I will remember always. Best regards, Ken Otwell, student Bujinkan Hikenjutsu Dojo Firstly I must compliment (and THANK) you and your team
for a most stellar, wonderful Tai Kai. It was my first and now I am
looking forward to any and all in the future. I wanted to take an opportunity to say a sincere
"thank you" for an incredible event in this year's TaiKai.
This was my first TaiKai, and I can not have imagined it being a better
experience! My wife Venessa accompanied me, and although she does
not train, she did take the opportunity to observe during all three days'
sessions, and said many times that she had a wonderful time and truly
enjoyed watching Hatsumi Sensei and the training. Dear Taikai stuff,
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