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GALLERY — NOVEMBER 2005. ONAGA KAICHŌ'S FIRST VISIT TO LATVIA & EUROPE
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Onaga Kaichō's first visit to Latvia and Europe took place from November 8 to 13, 2005, accompanied by his two senior deshi from Okinawa: his daughter Onaga Michiko & Miyahira Tōru. This event was hosted at the BALTIC BEACH HOTEL. In attendance, were primarily members of the Martial Arts Club Neguss, headed by Eriks Annuskans, as well as other martial artists from throughout Latvia. This event was possible due to the generous support of:
Artis Pabriks — Minister of Foreign Affairs
Tanaka Susumo — Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Japanese Embassy
Jurgis Liepnieks — Head of the Latvian Prime Minister Office
Eriks Annuskans — General Secretary, Latvian Karate Federation
From Left to Right: Artis Pabriks, Jimmy Mora, Onaga Michiko Sensei, Onaga Yoshimitsu Kaichō, Miyahira Tōru Sensei & Eriks Annuskans.
November 8, 2005 - Minister Artis Pabriks welcomed Onaga Kaichō, Onaga Michiko & Miyahira Tōru to their first to Latvia during a small reception the night of their arrival. Also present, were Susumo Tanaka, Jimmy Mora, Eriks Annuskas, Jurgis Liepnieks & our translator Elena Viktorova.
November 9, 2005 - Onaga Kaichō's teachings challenged our minds. He introduced the students to his art: Ti.
All the young students and adults who participated, made prior arrangements to be absent from their schools or jobs.
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