February 6 & 7, 2027
FURUTA
HOUSTON, TEXAS
虚空（こくう）とは、日常語では「何もない空間・大空」を指し、仏教では一切のものが存在しうる、妨げのない空間を意味する語です。
In everyday language, koku refers to the empty space or the open sky. In Buddhism, it signifies an unobstructed space where all things can exist.
SCHEDULE
Check in
BEGINS AT 8 AM
Please allow time for check in & warm up when arriving.
Completing your waiver online will expedite your check in.
SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 6
9:00 - 11:00 AM
FURUTA SENSEI
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
LUNCH BREAK
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
DAISHIHAN DR. JOSEPH ADRIANCE
2:30 - 3:00 PM
GODAN TEST
3:00 - 5:00 PM
FURUTA SENSEI
SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY 7
9:00 - 11:00 AM
FURUTA SENSEI
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
LUNCH BREAK
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
DAISHIHAN DR. JOSEPH ADRIANCE
2:30 - 3:00 PM
GODAN TEST
3:00 - 5:00 PM
FURUTA SENSEI
5:15 PM
GROUP PHOTO
PLEASE BRING
the following items for training if possible:
TRAINING KNIFE
SANJAKU-BŌ
3 FOOT STAFF
TRAINING KUSARI-FUNDO
WEIGHTED CHAIN or a soft substitute like a cord
All pictured tools were crafted by one of the Houston Taikai organizers, Daishihan Andrew Lyall. He will be selling a selection of his creations during the event. If you are interested in custom orders or shipped purchases, please visit his online shop:
HOUSTON MARRIOTT WESTCHASE
Book with the button above to receive the hotel block discount.
Check in begins at 15:00 CDT
Please note that early check in is subject to a $50 charge & that the minimum age for check in is 21 years.
Check out ends at noon CDT
Late check out fees: 50% of room rate before 15:00, full day charge after 15:00.
DINING & AMENITIES
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On site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch & dinner:
REPUBLIC GRILL | 6:30 AM - 11 PM
REPUBLIC LOUNGE | 2 PM - 11 PM
STARBUCKS | 6:30 AM - 10 PM
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Indoor Pool & Fitness Center
TRAVEL
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23 miles from Hobby Airport
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32 miles from Bush International Airport
With no traffic (a rarity in Houston), both are a 30 minute drive.
PROJECTS
