Archive for the ‘Important Announcements’ Category

Special practice & 21st MWKF Tournament

Monday, September 14th, 2009

On 10/10, Saturday – we will have a joint practice with other dojo’s visiting from other states.  The practice time will be as usual, 3:30-5:30, but please be there a bit early.

On 10/11, Sunday  – we will be practicing Shiai (competition) matches; meaning we will set up our dojo just like a Shiaijo (match arena) with a timer, and 3 referees to judge valid points.  Beginners; even without Bogu are welcome to watch the practice matches so that you get a feel of how actual matches are like and learn to what are valid scores.  The practice will go from 9:00 am-noon, please be ready to go by 9:15am. (more…)

The 8th Dan Sensei will be here on 8/5!!!

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

Please mark your calendar that Yamanaka sensei (8th Dan Hanshi) and Saito sensei (8th Dan Kyoshi) from Japan, along with Sakamoto sensei (6th Dan from Chicago dojo) will be here on August 5th! Please arrive around 5:45 and no later than 6:10! Be ready to go at 6:30!  Thank you!

No practice on July 4th

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

There will still be class on July 3rd. If you can make it, please do so.

Have a safe July 4th!

No workout on Friday 6/12 & Newsletter Stuff

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Just a quick note there won’t be class on Friday June 12th.  Class resumes on Saturday.

EDIT

In addition, due to spam bots keep trying to sign up for our email newsletter, I am taking that old plugin out.  (more…)

Waiver Form

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

Hi all,

We need to do a renewal on everyone’s waiver and updated information.  So if you could kindly print the following form out, fill it in and bring it to the dojo when you come in, it would greatly appreciated.  We’ll also have a few forms there if you don’t have a printer.  Thank you!

Minnehaha Kendo Dojo Waiver Form

2009 AUSKF & MWKF Membership Drive

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

The annual AUSKF & MWKF membership drive is here, and we’re running a bit behind! So if you were in class last Saturday, here’s the form. Remember, make ONE check payable to Minnehaha Kendo Dojo, NOT AUSKF / MWKF!! Please bring them in on Saturday, the 28th!

Another news is during the 11th Annual Detroit Tournament, two of our members have successfully passed their exams: (more…)

11th Annual Detroit Tournament

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

First of all, I have noticed the website had been slowing down to a halt sometimes.  I won’t bore you with the technical details, but I am working on it to make it runs fast again.  I had trouble updating the site myself, but I apologize for the technical difficulties.  So for a quickie update and announcement but I’m sure most of you know this by now:

11th Annual Detroit Tournament
Date:  2/14 & 2/15 – 2/14 is Shinsa
For detail info go to http://www.midwestkendo.com/tournament-information/

Promotional Information
The deadline for turning in the application is Febuary 6th.  You can also find the promotional application on the MWKF website.  Thank your lucky star that Tyler Zimmerman sempai is now our MWKF VP of promotion, so you can hand him the application directly.

Hopefully the website won’t explode in the next few days…

Holidays Schedule – updated

Sunday, December 14th, 2008

I apologize in the last post I mentioned there will be new year party on the 20th, actually the party is on 1/3/09.  Although, the dojo will still be closed after the 20th until January 3rd.

No practice on Saturday 12/6

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

Please note there will be no practice on 12/6 due to an event at Madison, WI.  Class will resume on the following Wednesday 12/10

20th MWKF Taikai Aftermath

Monday, October 20th, 2008

First of all, thank you to all volunteers and participants who made the 20th MWKF Tournament possible.  Without you, it would not be possible.

Secondly, we would like to congratulate all the winners of the tournament, and Cochran sensei won 2nd place in Seniors!  Results will be posted later this week on this website and the MWKF website.  So stay tuned!

Finally, we would like to congratulate the following Minnehaha members who have successfully passed their exams on Sunday:

  • Justin Brunnette – Shodan
  • Jacob McClure – 2 Kyu
  • Hanae Tsujimoto – 2 Kyu

Actually, one more announcement.  University of Wisconsin will be hosting a team practice on November 15 & 16.  More detail will soon follow.