Haruyoshi and Daiki Shimabukuro stay in France
As a ritual established for many years already, We take advantage of the Uechi-Ryu French Cup to invite experts from Okinawa.
This year, We decided to come Haruyoshi Shimabukuro Sensei and his son Daiki. Both were already present in 2023.
Wednesday 21 more 2025, It is in the company of Yukinobu Shimabukuro that we welcome our two hosts at Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport.
The week concocted to them, revolves between tourist visit, Club training, internships and active participation during competition.
Thursday 22 May after a day devoted to the visit of the Sacred Heart, from Place du Tertre, Galeries Lafayette of Boulevard Haussmann and accompanied by our "national lulu", It was at the Carrières-sur-Seine club that they assumed their keiko-gi for two courses with children and adults.
Very impressed children appreciated this moment. After having executed some Hojo Undo techniques, Hauruyoshi Sensei and Daiki dwell on the Fukyu Kata I.
For adults, The temperature quickly went up with sequences of Keriwaza and Tuskiwaza of which Haruyoshi Sensei has the secret. The study of Fukyu Kata I and II came to complete this training.
Friday 23 more, It's my friend Grégory's turn to take over for a Parisian tourist walk and in particular that of Notre Dame de Paris. This day will be punctuated by a dinner at Shimabukuro Yukinobu Sensei.
For my part, It is surrounded by an effective team that we prepare for more than two hours, The large hall of the Palais Omnisports Pierre Du Apar after Maisons-Laffitte where the 19th edition of the Coupe de France Uechi-ryu will take place.
The long -awaited moment has arrived, on this Saturday 24 more, Make way for competitors. This flagship moment for our school will be intense and long for all. He's going to see 230 competitors (78 a kata et 152 I don't rub) Fallen throughout the day.
Haruyoshi and Daiki Shimabukuro were greatly satisfied and impressed by the quality of technicians and the harsh battles. They noted that the level had clearly progressed since their previous coming in 2023.
I want to congratulate all the participants for their commitment and the respect they showed towards the referees and their adversaries.
Not everything was perfect, But the smiles displayed are for us great satisfaction.
I take this opportunity to thank without any particular order :
– The FFKDA represented by Alain Galiana, vice-president
– CDK 78, and in particular its president Sylvie Galiana
– The CDK sports commission 78
– The referees, without whom there would be no competition
– The Maisons-Laffitte club and in particular Philippe Perrotta and Renaud Lemiale
– All Ueschi clubs in France but also from Belgium as well as the other clubs for their mobilization
– competitors
– people who came to help set up the room on Friday
– The Ricaud family (Coralie, Manon, Yan) and my wife Sylvie who organized and held the refreshment bar
– Jean and Yohan who provided care for shiatsu throughout the day
– Nathalie de Flick Flock who participated in commercial animation
– The medical team made up of Laurence, Lucie and Veerle who does wonders every year
The evening ended for around fifty guests at the Ibis hotel around a buffet and the glass of friendship (moreover why a drink !!!)
Sunday 25 more, Make way for the internship led by Haruyoshi and Daiki.
70 Karatekas did not hesitate to participate in 09 h 00 to 12 h 00, to the Grand Mass of the Uchi-Ryu and they were not disappointed.
Unfortunately, Few practitioners from other schools came to discover the training offered by our two experts.
Note however, The presence of our friend Alain LECRELEY, 7ème Dan Shotokan, founder and former teacher of the Vernouillet/Maurecourt club.
It is accompanied by Shima and Lamia that our two experts went in the afternoon navigating the Seine by boat fly before meeting at my home for a more intimate dinner with Grégory and his wife Maki.
Monday 26 never to 06 h 00 Direction Mont-Saint-Michel, With a visit to Gasny to recover Grégory.
Once the 400 kilometers swallowed, Mount visit can start. This majestic and grandiose site can only amaze our Okinawaiians who will keep an excellent memory of this Norman Mechan.
In collaboration with the CDK 27 and its president Patrice Thilliez, that I want to thank, An internship was scheduled on the way back and in particular in Bernay where we will spend the night.
Few participants unfortunately but it is important to offer this type of internship in regions where we are not installed in order to introduce our practice.
Tuesday 27 more, Back to Paris with for Haruyoshi and Daiki a stop at Grégory allowing them to discover this region.
In the evening new training at the Maisons-Laffitte club. The work will be focused this time on the Yakusoku Kumite II or Dan Kumite.
Wednesday 28 more, A visit to the Eiffel Tower with the climb to the second floor is essential, Admiring the overhanging capital remains an essential.
The visit to the president of the FFKDA,Bruno Verfaillie followed by a very pleasant dinner, comes to close this beautiful day.
Thursday 29 more, Departure in the direction of Okinawa is approaching.
After a few purchases, which will largely increase the suitcases already well loaded with gifts, and a last meal on our sunny terrace, It's time to take the direction of the airport always accompanied by Shimabukuro Yukinobu Sensei.
Sayonara Haruyohsi et Daiki, Welcome back to your island and thank you for your kindness.
Article written by Didier Lorho.
