This year, on the day of January 18, 2020, the ART-KI Traditional Roman Academy celebrated, as per tradition, the Japanese New Year. As usual, the Yawatashi was performed by the Headmaster Pasquale Minardi, followed by the Sword and Bow Kata.

After consuming the offerings, the traditional Kinmato shooting was held, which, like last year, was hit by the Headmaster himself.

2019 was a year of growth and consolidation for the Academy, within which both individuals and the entire group had opportunities for improvement. There have been many chances for new initiatives, which we hope will continue and intensify in the upcoming year.

Among many others, we’d like to recall: the important renovations of the dojo; the two Italian seminars with sensei Shigeyasu Kameo; the trip to Dusseldorf in Shige’s own dojo; and finally the exams taken by both the Kyudo and Iaido groups.

With the hope that 2020 will be an even more prosperous year, with great joy and enthusiasm we wish everyone a happy 2020.