Karate event in a class of its own: Takafumi Nakayama comes to Trier and Konz!

Karate event in a class of its own: Takafumi Nakayama comes to Trier and Konz!

On September 20th and 21st, 2025, karate enthusiasts in Trier and Konz can look forward to: Takafumi “Taka” Nakayama, a renowned Japanese karate master with 7th Dan in Shorin-ryu, will teach various techniques and strategies as part of the international seminar series “Taka Tour 2025”. How 5vier.de reports, the seminar is aimed at all levels of experience, so both beginners and advanced participants are welcome.

The weekend will be filled with a varied program. On Saturday, September 20th, the adult seminar starts from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Blandine-Merten-Realschule in Trier, while a children's karate seminar is scheduled for the younger karateka from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. The tournaments for the children will take place immediately afterwards, which will certainly be an exciting experience for the little ones.

Program and details

Sunday continues in Konz, where participants can take part in the seminar in the TG hall at Sportpark Konz from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Among other things, efficient soft block techniques and how to use the Bo, a traditional long stick from Yamani-Ryu Kobudo, are taught. These techniques are not only important for self-defense, but also promote general fitness and concentration.

To take part in the seminar, you should bring appropriate clothing - a karate gi or comfortable sports clothing are ideal, and it is also recommended to bring your bo if you have one. Loud Shorinryu.org The seminar content is designed so that it is open to everyone who is interested in traditional martial arts; no previous knowledge is necessary.

Participation fees and registration options

The fees for participation are quite affordable at €40 for the children's karate seminar and €60 for the weekend seminar. Early birds can even take part for €53 if they register by July 15, 2025. There are discounts for group bookings and payments can be easily processed via bank transfer or PayPal. If you have any questions or would like to register, you can do so via email kontakt@smaller-wald.de do.

In addition to Trier and Konz, this tour by the Nakayama sensei also includes stops in cities such as Brussels, Berlin and Schwerin. The Kleiner Wald karate school is the organizer of this impressive seminar series and will also support participants in organizing parking, which is available free of charge directly in front of the event locations. According to an overview from the DKV, the accreditation of the events is also constantly updated, so that those interested can always keep up to date with what is happening in the field of karate. Information about this can be found at karate.de.