1. Why did you decide to join the online lessons?

I always wanted to learn iaido or a similar art and never had the opportunity so when I saw Seki Sensei videos I found them very comprehensive and I decided to try a lesson with an open mind and see if it worked for me doing it online. I have some experience in martial arts and concluded that it was a valid and genuine way to learn and improve. It’s a privilege to learn directly from a very high rank and headmaster of a koryu or martial arts in general. The team that helps Seki Sensei is very good and the translation is top notch in real time.

2. What changed before and after you joined?

 I felt the same enjoyment I did when I stepped in a dojo for first time has a kid, simple has that! I feel motivated and it depends only on my commitment to progress in the arts.

3. What is the best part about joining?

The training is very lively and any of us get corrections in real time to improve and avoid bad habits. Actually I never was so observed and corrected in my performance compared to a “physical” dojo before. Also, the curriculum is available anytime I want to review the techniques, learn something new, or simply asking advice or feedback from Seki Sensei or his team. 

4. What future goals would you like to achieve through the training?

At personal level I would like to learn and master the curriculum which is very ambitious goal, and in terms of the art itself I want to contribute to spread the art so more people can enjoy it and also to keep the flame alive for future generations. If I achieve a good level I hope have permission to open a dojo or have a study group.