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Friday night was indeed a really special night.
28000 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo
Battling SoCal Friday evening traffic, a group sat patiently
in the beautiful Saddleback College theater.
Demura Sensei and some arrived early.
We were here to see the first screening of ...
William Christopher Ford, Sensei at his own Kaizen Dojo in Torrance, and his collaborators have made a stunning short film,
The Last Dojo.
WC Ford has a long friendship with Demura Sensei ...
Chris told us he had directed the film as a love letter
to Demura Sensei and his students.
He did just that, a wonderful tribute.
Prior to the screening William Christopher Ford spoke about his respect for Demura Sensei and how the film came into being.
After the screening, there was a panel of the film makers & Sensei.
Demura Sensei spoke of how he started in Karate-do, coming to the US in 1965 and the 1968 opening of the dojo featured in the film.
Demura Sensei brought flowers for his long time friend, Mrs. Ford, WC Ford's Mother. And, for his Sister, Kinue Demura for her help.
The audience was invited to ask the panel questions which ranged from history, training, beliefs, benefits of Karate-do and more,
The filmmakers and Demura Sensei met the audience in the lobby for pictures if they chose. They did.
A really wonderful evening. Can you tell?
* Special thanks to Jody Nguyen, Nin Ho, Bob Cherone, Juan Moreno,
Mei Okumura and Byron Fenema who
allowed me to share their photos.
allowed me to share their photos.
A smile for Sunday ...
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