Wishes 2026 TAKEDABUDO NAKAMURA HA ENGLISH VERSION

Dear budoka friends,

At the start of this new year, I would like to extend my best wishes for 2026, a year I hope will be filled with progress, serenity, and wonderful encounters on the tatami.

Looking at the world around us, we cannot help but notice the constant presence of conflict and violence on almost every continent. In this context of uncertainty, it becomes essential to cultivate a resolutely positive attitude, a vigilant mind, and a body ready to react.

I would like to share this quote from Miyamoto Musashi, revisited by Bernard Sensei:

"You will fight as you have trained."

For my part, I remain convinced that only one key unlocks the path to success: diligence. Let us be conscientious; progress on the path of Budo demands presence and consistency. Every absence takes us further away from our progress and also deprives our training partners of a more complete training experience.

In 2026, let us commit to being present, attentive, and rigorous in the classes taught by your Sensei in your dojos.

I wish you excellent practice and a wonderful 2026 budo year!

Sincerely,

Valmy Debot

Valmy Debot KAIDEN SHIHAN