Friday 8 June 2012

Hombu dojo


Standing outside the international headquarters of aikido, Hombu dojo.

I've been training every day. The first session starts at 0630 and the last session is at 1900. I managed four sessions one day (each one lasts for one hour) but usually it is 2 or 3 because it is just so hot! Luckily, there is a washing machine and dryer in the hotel so I can wash my gi (aikido outfit). I've just sent my hakama (the black skirt I wear over the gi) to the local dry cleaners - not something I could do in Exeter! At least here they know what a hakama is and how to wash and fold it!


Some regulars leave their gi out to air at the back of the dojo!

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