Name: Linda (Finland)
Training Duration: Six-Week Course from March 30, 2026
Email: lindaylisirkka@gmail.com

From the moment I arrived at Japan Osaka Kung Fu School on March 30th, 2026, the traditional old-school building took my breath away. It didn’t just feel like a school; it felt like a sacred home. Kathy’s warm welcome made me feel a part of that home immediately.

I started my training the very day I arrived. Even after a long flight, the atmosphere was so energizing that I felt really powerful. Coming from a circus background, training in lines felt nostalgic, even though I was a total beginner in Kung Fu.

During my six-week stay, I made significant progress thanks to Shifu. He is an incredibly patient teacher with a warm heart, and I feel deeply grateful to be his student. I was happy to learn several Kung Fu forms and Qigong meditation. Practising Qigong was very meaningful, and I felt a purifying energy that helped me feel better in both my body and mind through daily practice. The more I devoted myself to meditation, the more I felt myself healing.

In addition to martial arts, I was delighted to learn calligraphy and Japanese from Kathy. Her inspiring, bubbly, and light energy filled the room every time she stepped in!

After a personally difficult winter, I wanted to feel like myself again by finally fulfilling my childhood dream of visiting Japan and learning martial arts. I came to this school to strengthen both my body and my spirit, and under Shifu’s and Kathy’s guidance—and through the kindness of the other students—I managed to achieve my dreams and so much more!

Thank you, Japan Osaka Kung Fu School! This experience gave me a beautiful start to my Kung Fu journey and provided me with strength and clarity for the life ahead.