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Sensei Neves Briard

Sensei Joel Neves Briard is the co-founder and instructor of the Kanzendo dojo in Montreal, Canada.

Sensei Neves Briard began his studies of the martial arts in 1997 in Shorinjiryu Kentokukan Karatedo. Instructed by Sensei Kuldip Thind, Yon-Dan, he obtained his Shodan in May of 2003 and assumed the role of Sempai. Sensei Neves Briard continued his studies under Sensei Mark Filippelli, Go-dan, receiving the rank of Nidan in Shorinjiryu in November of 2004 and Sandan in May of 2006. Sensei Neves Briard was teaching children and adults in the art of karate at the Shindokai and Seishinkan dojo.

In November of 2006, Sensei Neves Briard began his studies of Aikibudo and Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu Kobudo under Master Raymond Damblant, Hachidan in Judo and Rokkudan in Aikibudo. It was a year after beginning his studies in these arts that Sensei Neves Briard developed the Kanzendo Curriculum and opened his dojo with Sensei Alain Briard. Since then, Kanzendo has aided its members in the development of their martial skills as well as their concentration, patience, dedication and modesty.

Sensei Neves Briard teaches while continuously practicing karatedo, aikibudo and kobudo, striving to obtained his shodan in Aikibudo as well as Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu. Additionally, he completed his own empty hand kata in May of 2009, Kata Odayakana, an advanced kata containing fundamental principles of all three arts. Sensei Neves also practices Japanese calligraphy and reads much on martial arts history and etiquette.

You may visit the Kanzendo website at: Kanzendo Dojo Website

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Kanzendo

It is with great pleasure that The International Budo Institute announces the affiliation of Kanzendo. Kanzendo is operated by Sensei Joel Neves Briard, Sandan, and Sensei Alain Briard, Shodan.

Kanzendo is a martial art based on the union of the traditional techniques and values of karatedo, aikibudo and kobudo. Founded in 2006 Kanzendo has aided its members in the development of their martial skills as well as their concentration, patience, dedication and humility.

In affiliating with The International Budo Institute both Sensei begin their own curriculum of training for advancement within the Institute and provide the perfect example to their students. We believe that the affiliation of Kanzendo will be a motivating factor for all parties and we look forward to the diligent training of its Sensei and members.

You may visit the Kanzendo website at: Kanzendo Dojo Website

Unto This Last

"I desire, in closing the series of introductory papers, to leave this one great fact clearly stated. THERE IS NO WEALTH BUT LIFE. Life including all its powers of love, of joy, and of admiration. That country is the richest which nourishes the greatest number of noble and happy human beings; that man is richest who, having perfected the functions of his own life to the utmost, has also the widest helpful influence, both personal, and by mean of his possessions, over the lives of others."

John Ruskin, Political Economist and Philosopher

Shihan Henderson's Comments:

John Ruskin would remind us of the the primary lesson taught to all men and women throughout the ages: that from virtue comes all things and that we must be vigilante in cultivating our character. He speaks directly to the point that there is no wealth but life and that life in itself the the utmost treasure. His view is that man is the richest who helps to cultivate happiness in others through the development of their own character and the appropriate use of their own material benefits and talents.

Is this not the way in the martial arts? We strive to develop our character further, and though we hit stumbling blocks, as we are only human, it is the desire to improve that is most important. Through the process of improving ourselves we improve our community. Through the process of creating happiness within ourselves we help to create a more harmonious community in which we live. The martial arts can help each person to become more in tune with their own challenges and work on them to develop a greater sense of contentment and happiness. Ultimately, the martial arts helps us to know ourselves better and that helps us to accept ourselves without the need for external validation. By extension it helps us to accept others. This is were true happiness lies. Once this is attained then we are able to bring happiness to others through our presence and thoughtfulness both of our words and actions.

Attaining the above should be the path of each Sensei.

Sensei Faryn Sand

It is with great pleasure that the Shihan and Sensei of the International Budo Institute congratulate Sensei Faryn Sand on her recent successful completion of the Sho-dan exam in New York city. Sensei Sand was previously a student of Shihan Henderson at McGill University and the news of her success comes with shared pride in her accomplishment.

Sensei Sand has shown dedication and determination in her accomplishment and The Institute would like to put forward her efforts as an example for other students to follow.

Again, congratulations from The Institute and we know that Sensei Sand will follow her efforts up with even more accomplishments in the future.

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