St Raphaël (South-East France ) 1&2July 2008

Master Hiroo MOCHIZUKI invited at the French Judo Federation

Apon an invitation from Mr. Eugène Domagata, National coach for the French Judo and Jujitsu Federation, Master Mochizuki did a technical intervention on July 1st at the annual meet for high ranks (6th dan and above) that was held at the French CREPS (national sports institute) at Boulouris from June 28 to July 5. Mr. Hiroo's course mainly focussed on the wave movement that can be applied to all martial arts , and on the complementarity of judo and
karate.

On the next day's conferal, Master Hiroo Mochizuki talked about the history of martial arts, and especially on the views of Master Kano and his role in the conservation of traditional arts as well as the mission therefore entrusted to his father Minoru Mochizuki. He also explained some of the special relations fostered between Masters Kano, Ueshiba and Funakoshi and the illustrious Kendo Master Hakudo Nakayama.