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.
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No Class on Saturday Nov 13 & 14
Sunday, November 8th, 20092009 MWKF Tournament Package
Sunday, October 11th, 2009First 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:
Special practice & 21st MWKF Tournament
Monday, September 14th, 2009On 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…)
14th WKC Championship results are in! USA got 2nd Place again!!!!
Monday, August 31st, 2009For 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!!!
The 8th Dan Sensei will be here on 8/5!!!
Saturday, July 25th, 2009Please 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, 2009There will still be class on July 3rd. If you can make it, please do so.
Have a safe July 4th!
Miyazaki Masahiro Sensei a.k.a. The Kendo God is now 8th Dan!
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009For people who don’t know who Miyazaki Masahiro sensei is, how could you?! Miyazaki sensei participated in the All Japan Kendo Championship (meaning the best fighting the best). Winning 6 times 1st place, 1 second place and 3 third places (victories in 3 consecutive years once, victories in two consecutive years once) between 1990 to 2001. (more…)
Cleveland 2009 Taikai
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009Cleveland 2009 Tournament is coming up, and I apologize for not keeping the latest news around the federation current. The tournament will be held on April 17-19 and visit the Cleveland Kendo Association website for forms and detail information.
New homepage!
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009It is finally done! This is my 2009 gift to the dojo and hope you like it. Only slight modifications to the navigations, but everything stays pretty much the same. If you encounter bugs or display problems. Please let me know!
Thank you and enjoy!
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