Great dojo, Chinen used to call my dojo in Maine the"mosquitoe dojo" due to our rural location and an overabundance of mosquitoes during class despite screens, etc.
The first year there, I had no ceiling or insulation and the sweat would freeze in the loft then melt when the roof was warmed by the sun. You may want to put up a moisture barrier (plastic) to prevent this problem.
Thank you very much for your kind comments and advise. Our dojo members and friends are planning a new floor (raised wooden platform) soon and I will discuss your suggestions for better weather-proofing. Fortunately our seasonal changes are not quite as severe as those in Maine! ;-)
Yes, but do you have mosquitoes?? Check the internet for traditional Judo floor designs where the joists are actually cut to allow for springing affect when a body hits the floor.
Hi Pedro, your home Dojo looks great! Hopefully I'll get back to CA sometime so we can train together again...
bvlucas 1 year ago
Your dojo reminds me of those in Okinawa ,great atmosphere, it says much about your dedication to the art and tradition.
John
p.s. I see you have a foto of my all time favorite sensei, Grandmaster Soken.
OkinawaShorinryu 2 years ago
Great dojo, Chinen used to call my dojo in Maine the"mosquitoe dojo" due to our rural location and an overabundance of mosquitoes during class despite screens, etc.
The first year there, I had no ceiling or insulation and the sweat would freeze in the loft then melt when the roof was warmed by the sun. You may want to put up a moisture barrier (plastic) to prevent this problem.
Ganbatte,
NewEnglandBudo 2 years ago
Thank you very much for your kind comments and advise. Our dojo members and friends are planning a new floor (raised wooden platform) soon and I will discuss your suggestions for better weather-proofing. Fortunately our seasonal changes are not quite as severe as those in Maine! ;-)
Be well, stay strong.
ryubukan 2 years ago
Yes, but do you have mosquitoes?? Check the internet for traditional Judo floor designs where the joists are actually cut to allow for springing affect when a body hits the floor.
Yoroshiku,
~JP
NewEnglandBudo 2 years ago
A special place! The pictures and the people make this dojo one of a kind. Thanks!
Bob3CA 2 years ago