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Japanese martial arts leaders of Estonia get together

On February 27, Ambassador Kai hosted a reception for Japanese martial arts leaders of Estonia at his residence. The representatives of martial arts in the fields of Sumo, Judo, Aikido, Iaido, Kobudo, Kendo and Karate including former Ozeki Baruto joined us and exchanged views on how to promote the bilateral relations through Japanese martial arts.

Baruto & Ambassador Kai and Mrs. Kai

Martial arts leaders

Mr. Ranno Rannikmaa, Estonian Sumo Association

Mr. Rein Paluoja,  Estonian Iaido Federation

Mr. Tarmo Jüristo, Estonian Kendo Association

Mr. Rein Ausmees, Tallinn Aikido club Taikikai

Mr. Veljo Ipits , Estonian Judo Association

Mr. Rene Maajärv, Estonian Aikido Federation

Mr. Jaanus Rahumägi, Estonian Karate Federation

Mr. Kaido Höövelson, Former Ozeki Baruto