From April 26 to May 4, 2025, Frank Nieves, head instructor of the Institute of Budo Studies, led a Ryushin Shouchi Ryu seminar in Lyon, France. The event brought together over 40 participants from France, Italy, Switzerland, Spain and the United States. Spanning seven days and offering more than 25 hours of intensive training, the seminar provided a rich opportunity for cross-cultural exchange and deep study of the art.