Tetsuya Sogo (十河哲也)

I am saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Ed Wilson, a renowned Associate Dean at Kellogg during my time there, on Wednesday, September 18, at the age of 84. I had the unexpected pleasure of meeting him again in 2014 during my second posting in the United States, and I was deeply impressed that he remembered my name 18 years after my graduation. This reunion inspired me to launch the 'NTN Senior Executive Development Program at Kellogg' during my tenure as CEO of NTN Americas.  Mr. Ed Wilson was known as "Mr. Kellogg" or "Dean Don Jacobs' right-hand man.” https://tedsogo1996.blogspot.com/2024/09/rip-mr-kellogg.html?m=1 < Shared photos in Kellogg Class Yearbook >

  < Concept of 「空 (Kuu)」 in Karate Training > *** Letter to Mr. Nandana Wijewardana who runs a dojo and teaches Kenseikan (拳誠館) karate in Canada *** October 28, 2024 Dear Nandana, I am writing this letter to explain the concept of 「空」 based on my experience, upon a request from Mrs. Okawa. When translating 「空の思想に徹すること」 into English, I believe the following expression might be appropriate. Since the concept of 「空」 cannot be adequately explained by English words like "empty," it seems suitable to retain it as "Kuu." “Penetrate deeply into the Zen Buddhist philosophy of 「空(Kuu)」” However, I am afraid that children and students at your dojo in Canada might not grasp its meaning as it stands. Therefore, it is essential for you, as part of your personal teaching philosophy, to continuously explain and enlighten your students about its true essence through daily practice. Based on my understanding of “Kuu” which stems from my own experiences, I will share my thoug...

September 15, 2024: Attended the 30th-anniversary memorial service in Tokyo for Master Wataru Okawa (大川渉師範), the founder of Kenseikan (拳誠館) Karate, where I had an unexpected reunion with Mr. Nandana Wijewardana, who runs a dojo and teaches karate in Canada. I was also able to reconnect with many others I had missed, and together we fondly remembered Master Okawa. I was greatly inspired to learn that those who learned karate from Master Okawa during their student days are now thriving in various industries. < May 2014 in Canada > October 10, 1981: Celebration following a karate demonstration at the Wakei Juku dojo in 1981. Over 60 university students were practicing karate under the guidance of Master Okawa. < Concept of 「空(Kuu)」in Karate Training > ***** Letter to Mr. Nandana Wijewardana ***** October 28, 2024 Dear Nandana, I am writing this letter to explain the concept of「空」based on my experience, upon a request from Mrs. Okawa. When translating 「空の思想に徹すること」into English, ...