Minnehaha Kendo Dojo » News http://minnehahakendo.org 4744 Chicago ave south - Minneapolis, MN - 612-825-9935 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:01:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 AUSKF & MWKF Memberships http://minnehahakendo.org/auskf-mwkf-memberships/ http://minnehahakendo.org/auskf-mwkf-memberships/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:58:37 +0000 Mon http://minnehahakendo.org/?p=250 If you missed class on Saturday 2/20 – we had forms at the dojo to sign up for the annual All U.S. Kendo Federation & Midwest Kendo Federation memberships.  The fees for both federations are $70 ($40 for AUSKF & $30 for MWKF).  If you still want to join, bring cash or check (pay to Minnehaha) next Saturday – we will have forms over there.

Although, the memberships are optional.  Joining the federations include insurance to cover catastrophic event, and it carries to any dojo that is a member of the AUSKF or MWKF.  Also the federations helps pay the cost for bringing high ranking sensei’s from Japan to have camps and seminars.  The membership benefits every Kenshi.  So join up to support!

]]> http://minnehahakendo.org/auskf-mwkf-memberships/feed/ 0 No class on Friday – 2/13 http://minnehahakendo.org/no-class-on-friday-213/ http://minnehahakendo.org/no-class-on-friday-213/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:40:30 +0000 Mon http://minnehahakendo.org/no-class-on-friday-213/ Please note that there will be no practice this Friday. But there will be regular practice on Saturday.

Also the annual Detroit tournament is this weekend, good luck to those who are participating and testing. GANBARE!

]]> http://minnehahakendo.org/no-class-on-friday-213/feed/ 0 Hello from Christian and New Year Photos http://minnehahakendo.org/hello-from-christian-and-new-year-photos/ http://minnehahakendo.org/hello-from-christian-and-new-year-photos/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:07:03 +0000 Mon http://minnehahakendo.org/?p=247 First of all, here’s a greeting from Christian who was from France and was with us for a couple of months:

“Dear All, I just wanted to wish you all a great new year 2010, full of great geiko’s……. Thinking about you and your kindness during the 2 kendo month I’ve shared w/ you…. Christian”

If you would like to contact Christian, I have his email, so let me know!

On a side note, I have uploaded the pictures I took for the 2010 New Year Keiko with Rochester Dojo, so enjoy!

]]> http://minnehahakendo.org/hello-from-christian-and-new-year-photos/feed/ 0 No practice from 12/23 -1/1 http://minnehahakendo.org/no-practice-from-1223-1231/ http://minnehahakendo.org/no-practice-from-1223-1231/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:20:53 +0000 Mon http://minnehahakendo.org/no-practice-on-1223-1225/ There will no classes starting from Wednesday (12/23) to Friday (1/1) , class resumes on 1/2 (Sat). Merry Christmas and happy new year to all!

Also, we will have a joint practice with Rochester dojo on 1/9. Practice time will remain the same, but get there a bit early. There will be a potluck after practice, so please bring something to share!

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]]> http://minnehahakendo.org/no-class-on-25th-27th/feed/ 0 Congrats Minnehaha! http://minnehahakendo.org/congrats-minnehaha/ http://minnehahakendo.org/congrats-minnehaha/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:00:39 +0000 Mon http://minnehahakendo.org/?p=231 Well, for those who didn’t participate at the 21st MWKF Tournament, here’s  quick summary:

  1. Lyfonge and Nate got 3rd in Mudansha division!
  2. We all passed our gradings!  Amanda sempai, me, and Justin are now Nidan!  Hana is now Shodan!  Lastly, Lyfonge is now Ikkyu!


Overall, the tournament turnout was great and everyone had a blast.  Thank you Andy and Matt took the chance to volunteered and saw what it was like.  Hopefully they’ll get to compete next time!  Photos will be uploaded shortly.  Until next time…

]]> http://minnehahakendo.org/congrats-minnehaha/feed/ 0 No Class on Saturday Nov 13 & 14 http://minnehahakendo.org/no-class-on-saturday-nov-13-14/ http://minnehahakendo.org/no-class-on-saturday-nov-13-14/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:08:17 +0000 Mon http://minnehahakendo.org/?p=229 Due to almost everyone is heading to Chicago for the 21st Annual Midwest Kendo Tournament this coming weekend, there will not be classes on Friday the 13th, and Saturday the 14th.  Class will resume on Nov 18th.

]]> http://minnehahakendo.org/no-class-on-saturday-nov-13-14/feed/ 0 2009 MWKF Tournament Package http://minnehahakendo.org/2009-mwkf-tournament-package/ http://minnehahakendo.org/2009-mwkf-tournament-package/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:36:42 +0000 Mon http://minnehahakendo.org/?p=225 First of all, thank you to those who came to our dojo and practiced this past weekend – namely University of Wisconsin Madison, Okada-san from Chicago Dojo, and Rochester Dojo.  Now that we are warmed up for the Taikai, here’s the applications for the tournament and for the promotional exam.  Although the actual due date is Nov. 7, but please download and bring the applications into the dojo so we can turn in the team roster before or by October 31, Saturday! Here they are:

]]> http://minnehahakendo.org/2009-mwkf-tournament-package/feed/ 0 Special practice & 21st MWKF Tournament http://minnehahakendo.org/special-practice-21st-mwkf-tournament/ http://minnehahakendo.org/special-practice-21st-mwkf-tournament/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:41:18 +0000 Mon http://minnehahakendo.org/?p=205 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.

We have not settled a time for Sunday yet, so please check this website later for more update information.  Also:

The 21st Midwest Kendo Tournament will be at Chicago, IL on November 14th and 15th.  The tournament will be on the 14th, and testing will be on the 15th.  More information will be updated on this post.  So check back later for information on forms, hotel etc…

]]> http://minnehahakendo.org/special-practice-21st-mwkf-tournament/feed/ 0 14th WKC Championship results are in! USA got 2nd Place again!!!! http://minnehahakendo.org/14th-wkc-championship-results-are-in-usa-got-2nd-place-again/ http://minnehahakendo.org/14th-wkc-championship-results-are-in-usa-got-2nd-place-again/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:07:28 +0000 Mon http://minnehahakendo.org/?p=196 For those who are not aware, the 14th World Kendo Championship just took place over the weekend in the capital of Brazil.  The final team results are finally in, and USA got 2nd place again this year!  Go USA!!!

Semi-Finals:

Japan beats Korea 2-1-2
USA beats Brazil 4-1-0

Finals:

Japan beats USA 4-1.

Score posted by Kendo World Forum

Hopefully videos will be posted soon somewhere on youtube, I’ll post them.  Stay tuned!

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