Training in Daito-Ryu in Japan?

Question

I am wanting to go to Japan to train in Daito-Ryu at the dojo in Kitami Japan. I don't know much information about it, nor can I find much information about the dojo. So if you know information about the dojo like cost, where it is exactly in Kitami, or a website that would be very helpful. Also I was just wandering if anybody knew about an exchange program where I can stay in Japan for a while, for when I do go out there. Someplace where people have foreigners stay with them to see what it is like to live there.

Answer 1

Hi, you should try to PM me or "connect" with me - or whatever it is.

I don't really know which dojo that might be but I can guide you to a few places.

Some questions for you, so I can better help you when you email me:

1. Can you speak/read/ etc Japanese? (relates to Japanese sites, prgrams, etc)

2. How old are you? (Some prgrams that I know of depend on age - such as university students or high school only)

3. Which Daito-Ryu? I believe there would be different branches/styles - I need to check online later. Without more info, I don't know if that is Kitami in Hokkaido or it could even be the one on the Odakyu line in Tokyo..haha. They could be very different places!

PM me so we can discuss it more!

Answer 2

Hi there

I'm making my first trip to Japan next month to train so i understand the problems you are having. To be honest just turning up cold to a Japanese dojo although its possible is not always the way to go. Its much better to be invited first. If this is not possible then you may need to send a translated letter to their headquarters explaining your situation.

www.daito-ryu.org

Training costs are generally not publicly discussed as this can be considered to be rude. As a rough guide expect to pay around $40 dollars for a normal class and $140 for private ones.

Staying in Japan comes in two options you can either stop in a western style hotel like you would do on holiday but this is expensive for the long term. Other than hotels you may want to try Ryokan's which are Japanese boarding houses that you can rent for your duration.

As for work this varies depending on your language, age and skills base. If you have a degree and speak Japanese many westerners teach English. Try the Jet exchange programme for this.

http://www.jetprogramme.org/index.html

As for normal 9 to 5 office hours work that will depend on whats available locally.

For general information contact the Japanese tourist board. They may be able to help you.

http://www.jal.com/world/en/guidetojapan...

Good luck and Best wishes