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On
the Nippon Kan and AHAN Activities in Brazil
One of the operating philosophies of Nippon
Kan is “activities
beyond style or organization.”I believe that for one’s
own shugyo, or martial art’s practice, the biggest danger
can be losing oneself in politics, affiliations and power. I remind
myself of this danger regularly in my own practice, and it is also
a part of Nippon Kan philosophy.
Too much today, I see instructors that hide themselves in the uniform
of a particular organization, and brandish about their titles about
like dull swords. I also remind myself not to ever become like
this. In the world of today, Aikido instructors should not have
time for idle play or small minded actions; there is too much work
to be done in our communities.
In the last few years, Nippon Kan and AHAN
(Aikido Humanitarian Active Network) have been very active in Brazil supporting humanitarian
and community development projects. The number of Brazilian students
regardless of style or affiliation that have joined in these projects
for the betterment of their communities has been growing. In all
of the projects I have been involved with in Brazil, all students
have been welcome, and it has always been encouraged for students
to take ideas for community development back to their own dojos,
organizations and communities.
If you read about the AHAN activities in Brazil on the Nippon Kan
website, it is easy to see what the focus of these projects have
been, and together what has been accomplished. All AHAN projects
are independent activities of Nippon Kan, and are not associated
with Aikikai. Any student participating in any AHAN project is
never qualified by rank, style or affiliation; it is never a consideration.
The students we have met in Brazil are wise and giving people,
and see how AHAN activities can benefit them in their own communities.
AHAN Rio has most recently gained the status of OSCIP or Social
Organization of Public Interest. This is the highest level of recognition
that a non-profit organization can have in Brazil, and we are all
very proud that AHAN Rio has achieved such public recognition.
I am always available for any question, please contact me
directly.
Gaku Homma Nippon Kan Kancho
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