Martial Arts and philosophy are extremely interlinked. Martial Arts make an organised system of combat practiced for physical, mental, spiritual development, and self-defence. In this talk you will be introduced to one of the principles, SHU HA RI, the three stages of developing and mastering any techniques and transforming the mind, body and spirit to bring unlimited potential.
Approaching Shunbun no Hi, the Japanese holiday during the vernal equinox, we would like to invite you to celebrate the arrival of spring, a symbol of new life and explore the Japanese approach to a long life and vitality.
This is a series of workshops designed by Azumi Uchitani to explore Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy and language. We will finalise our spring season with the last calligraphy session and the character 茶 Cha (Tea).
In May, we have the Boys day, Tango not Sekku to celebrate the growth of the sons of the family. Tango not Sekku is also known as Ayame no hi (Iris festival).
This is a series of workshops designed by Azumi Uchitani to explore Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy and language. Our forth session is designed to celebrate one of the iconic symbols of Japan - Sakura.
This is a series of workshops designed by Azumi Uchitani to explore Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy and language. For our third session, we picked a symbol 春 Haru (Spring).
This is a series of workshops designed by Azumi Uchitani to explore Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy and language. Our 2nd session of the season is dedicated to 桃 Momo (Peach).
This 1st spring session will focus on character 女 Onna (Woman) and explore the Art of Femininity. On the third day of March Japan celebrates a national Girl’s day & Hina Matsuri, Dolls festival to commemorate growth, happiness, and prosperity of young girls.
The art of Kintsugi originates from Japan where artisans began using lacquer and gold pigment to put shattered vessels back together. Nowadays, this process of mending broken porcelains, dusted with gold, or silver powder, aims to make what once was broken look even more attractive than ever. Join our online workshop dedicated to Japanese art of Kintsugi and experience the healing power of artistic restoration.
As we face global environmental problems, Shinto principles of not only appreciating nature, but recognising that nature is the source of life, gain critical importance. Self-awareness, purification of thoughts and intentions, ethics rooted in respect to nature revives old wisdom which seems to be so relevant today.
