お早う from Japan!

[OokamiHenrii]

Hello.

I have been considering studying a martial art again so that I will be healthier and more disciplined. I have previously studied Tae Kwon Do, but that was over ten years ago. I know little about what to expect.

I'm Henrii, living in Saitama. During my search, I came across Kyokushin Kaikan and felt it may be what I am seeking. I suppose it also helps that I live just 20 minutes from the Honbu dojo. I plan to watch a class this week and, if all goes well, start studying there next week.

Now, I must ask: Is that even possible? Is it just a matter of signing up? Or should I be seeking out one of the branches? (Though, the nearest one is the same distance as the honbu.) For those that have been there: Will my intermediate Japanese skills be sufficient?

I look forward to getting to know the community!

Henrii

[Olrac]

osu
welcome here
hope you will enjoy your stay

[vapor]

I don't see why it would be a problem to observe a class and then sign up, even at honbu...

You would be surprised, but I bet you will find more than a few dojo's between your house, and Honbu...(pick up a copy of World Karate- for IKO1, and in the back is a listing of dojo locations)

vapor

[hasbeen]

welcome to the forum from london, i hope your studies go well !

[seienchin]

Welcome! I'm sure you'll learn a lot here that will help in your endeavours.

As for the language, training will only help you to improve your Japanese. So just do it!!!

[niceguy]

Welcome to k4l OokamiHenrii-san, hope you will like it here. Good luck choosing a dojo.

[Bloke]

Welcome to the forums - hope you like the training.

[Steffen]

Osu!

Welcome!

Osu!

[OokamiHenrii]

Thanks for the welcome, everyone. I visited a class at the honbu today and it looks good. There was a special lesson, with a world champion leading the class. I enjoyed watching, but I really wanted to get up from my seat and practice with the group. So, I will probably start studying there in about two weeks (after payday).

宜しくね〜

[Bloke]

As we have reached (and Exceeded) the maximum number of posts for an introduction thread I will close this one but please do continue to post elsewhere in the forum.