March is the graduation month for all schools in Japan. My son's junior high school held the graduation a week later than planned as many school delayed the event across the country.
I could not keep the tears back. I mean, we all cry but the tears this time was different.
Mar 19, 2011
What we can do now.
I thought of this today as students tickled in to morning yoga class. My teacher had it open all along, even on the day of the first earthquake. Suzuki Kancho had the classes open to people who could not reach home or fly out stayed at Honbu.
They were random people but they did simple movements and this took some stress off them mentally- they smiled a bit more.
I had a call from a friend in NZ. Though her area was not struck directly by the Earthquake in Christchurch , she said the feeling of watching the news about Japan made her "experience" resurface again. This time though, she took time off to train. We all dedicate our path to one another especially in times of such difficulties. And it really does lift each other's hearts.
They were random people but they did simple movements and this took some stress off them mentally- they smiled a bit more.
I had a call from a friend in NZ. Though her area was not struck directly by the Earthquake in Christchurch , she said the feeling of watching the news about Japan made her "experience" resurface again. This time though, she took time off to train. We all dedicate our path to one another especially in times of such difficulties. And it really does lift each other's hearts.
Mar 18, 2011
Mar 16, 2011
Radiation Fighting Foods.
Hello Everyone,
Some of my friends and colleagues called me and said all Iodine / Kelp Supplements are out of stock! Here are some things you can cook at home which are known to fight radiation.
Some of my friends and colleagues called me and said all Iodine / Kelp Supplements are out of stock! Here are some things you can cook at home which are known to fight radiation.
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New Life.
19 babies have been born since the devastation swept Japan. I am just in tears and in awe of how strong and beautiful the mothers are....
HOPE.
Many are evacuating the Nuclear Plant area in Fukushima Prefecture. Even people in Tokyo are fleeing, some I know are already overseas.
The refugees are staying in the emergency shelter, locally run gymnasiums in Yamagata or Niigata prefecture. It is so cold tonight and many are sleeping on the floor just with thin blankets.
It is not just the material and physical discomfort but as time goes by there will be emotional trauma that will surface and need to be dealt with. Coming days psychological support will be needed.
I just pray very hard for all of the people in this difficulty now and ourselves to find the fortitude to over come this.
The refugees are staying in the emergency shelter, locally run gymnasiums in Yamagata or Niigata prefecture. It is so cold tonight and many are sleeping on the floor just with thin blankets.
It is not just the material and physical discomfort but as time goes by there will be emotional trauma that will surface and need to be dealt with. Coming days psychological support will be needed.
I just pray very hard for all of the people in this difficulty now and ourselves to find the fortitude to over come this.
More How to Help.
Hello Everyone,
Firstly, I just want to thank all those who were so quick to respond and start donating to MOC Unity Funds as well as other disaster relief organizations/
Here are some more organizations you can help Japan through:
AMERICAN RED CROSS: Emergency Operation Centers are opened in the affected areas and staffed by the chapters. This disaster is on a scale larger than the Japanese Red Cross can typically manage. Donations to the American Red Cross can be allocated for the International Disaster Relief Fund, which then deploys to the region to help. https://www.networkforgood.org/donation/MakeDonation.
GLOBALGIVING: Established a fund to disburse donations to organizations providing relief and emergency services to victims of the earthquake and tsunami.
SAVE THE CHILDREN: Mobilizing to provide immediate humanitarian relief in the shape of emergency health care and provision of non-food items and shelter.
SALVATION ARMY: The Salvation Army has been in Japan since 1895 and is currently providing emergency assistance to those in need.
AMERICARES: Emergency team is on full alert, mobilizing resources and dispatching an emergency response manager to the region.
CONVOY OF HOPE: Disaster Response team established connection with in-country partners who have been impacted by the damage and are identifying the needs and areas where Convoy of Hope may be of the greatest assistance. Donate here.
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS: Putting together relief teams, as well as supplies, and are in contact with partners in Japan and other affected countries to assess needs and coordinate our activities.
SHELTER BOX: The first team is mobilizing to head to Japan and begin the response effort.
I am thankful we have such big Kyokushin Family, one who love Sosai because the reactions to our post on our website was just amazing.
There are still so many missing- we really hope to do whatever we can to help and make things better somehow.
Thank you so very much.
Much gratitude,
K.Oyama
Firstly, I just want to thank all those who were so quick to respond and start donating to MOC Unity Funds as well as other disaster relief organizations/
Here are some more organizations you can help Japan through:
AMERICAN RED CROSS: Emergency Operation Centers are opened in the affected areas and staffed by the chapters. This disaster is on a scale larger than the Japanese Red Cross can typically manage. Donations to the American Red Cross can be allocated for the International Disaster Relief Fund, which then deploys to the region to help. https://www.networkforgood.org/donation/MakeDonation.
GLOBALGIVING: Established a fund to disburse donations to organizations providing relief and emergency services to victims of the earthquake and tsunami.
SAVE THE CHILDREN: Mobilizing to provide immediate humanitarian relief in the shape of emergency health care and provision of non-food items and shelter.
SALVATION ARMY: The Salvation Army has been in Japan since 1895 and is currently providing emergency assistance to those in need.
AMERICARES: Emergency team is on full alert, mobilizing resources and dispatching an emergency response manager to the region.
CONVOY OF HOPE: Disaster Response team established connection with in-country partners who have been impacted by the damage and are identifying the needs and areas where Convoy of Hope may be of the greatest assistance. Donate here.
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS: Putting together relief teams, as well as supplies, and are in contact with partners in Japan and other affected countries to assess needs and coordinate our activities.
SHELTER BOX: The first team is mobilizing to head to Japan and begin the response effort.
I am thankful we have such big Kyokushin Family, one who love Sosai because the reactions to our post on our website was just amazing.
There are still so many missing- we really hope to do whatever we can to help and make things better somehow.
Thank you so very much.
Much gratitude,
K.Oyama
Death Toll rises to 3676.
It is just so hard to watch the news.... then I also see so much gratitude among the survivors that touches all across Japan.
A tsunami survivor shows the family pictures she collected from the rubble of her house in Yamada on Tuesday.
Mar 15, 2011
Dream.
Someone sent me this.. made me cry.... different crying than the last few days..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vksdBSVAM6g
Hope you all enjoy it.... (^^)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vksdBSVAM6g
Hope you all enjoy it.... (^^)
MOC Unity Funds and 800 Rescue Team Workers.
MOC Unity Funds is a donation based entity which helps different charities and multiple projects through Kyokushin activties.
For the "Higashi Nihon Daishinsai" Eastern Japan Earthquake, we have started donations to the Japan Red Cross from the Kyokushinkai Dogi and parts of the annual memberships. There will be other projects on the way specifically for raising funds for the disaster relief.
MOC stands for Mas Oyama and Chiyako. It's entire purpose is to help other's, raising awareness of issues at hand or bringing light to causes which may not be as noticed as it deserves.
It was always my parents hope and passion that Kyokushin Karate brings enlightenment to the individual practicing thus helping the community and society of that individual, bringing wholeness their lives.
The donation will be made to support the overseas help of over 800 rescue team workers. The have come from USA, Korea, China, NewZealand, Taiwan, Switzerland, France, Russia, Singapore, to name just a few.
For the "Higashi Nihon Daishinsai" Eastern Japan Earthquake, we have started donations to the Japan Red Cross from the Kyokushinkai Dogi and parts of the annual memberships. There will be other projects on the way specifically for raising funds for the disaster relief.
MOC stands for Mas Oyama and Chiyako. It's entire purpose is to help other's, raising awareness of issues at hand or bringing light to causes which may not be as noticed as it deserves.
It was always my parents hope and passion that Kyokushin Karate brings enlightenment to the individual practicing thus helping the community and society of that individual, bringing wholeness their lives.
The donation will be made to support the overseas help of over 800 rescue team workers. The have come from USA, Korea, China, NewZealand, Taiwan, Switzerland, France, Russia, Singapore, to name just a few.
Mar 14, 2011
Raising Awareness.
Hello Everyone,
IKO Kyokushinkaikan SoHonbu have donated 500,000 yen for the devastation that struck Northern Japan. Now there is also confirmation on nuclear plant meltdown and the release of radiation.
People are still evacuating the area. I just have no words to comment other than hope and that we have the resilience to over come anything with grace, which is what Sosai had shown us time and time again.
Please keep praying for those affected by this catastrophe, directly and indirectly.
We will continue to raise funds and percentages from the dogi purchases will be used for this.
Thank you so much,
K
IKO Kyokushinkaikan SoHonbu have donated 500,000 yen for the devastation that struck Northern Japan. Now there is also confirmation on nuclear plant meltdown and the release of radiation.
People are still evacuating the area. I just have no words to comment other than hope and that we have the resilience to over come anything with grace, which is what Sosai had shown us time and time again.
Please keep praying for those affected by this catastrophe, directly and indirectly.
We will continue to raise funds and percentages from the dogi purchases will be used for this.
Thank you so much,
K
Moment of Silence.
We respectfully will close training sessions until next week. Please give a moment of silence to those in distress and those who have gone to heaven.
Mar 13, 2011
Electricity Shut Down.
Hello everyone,
The Japanese government is going to systematically "save" the electricity usage starting tomorrow morning from 6 am for 3 hours in Tokyo. This means all electricity will be shut down. The time range differs from city to city, village to village, prefecture to prefecture.
Please pray for that the continuation of this effort will make enough difference to the areas that are now has no access to electricity, gas or water.
Osu and Om.
Kuristy
The Japanese government is going to systematically "save" the electricity usage starting tomorrow morning from 6 am for 3 hours in Tokyo. This means all electricity will be shut down. The time range differs from city to city, village to village, prefecture to prefecture.
Please pray for that the continuation of this effort will make enough difference to the areas that are now has no access to electricity, gas or water.
Osu and Om.
Kuristy
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