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.

Hello all!

Looks like someone uploaded lots of quality videos for the tournament:

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=kendo+detroit+2008&search_type=

The videos are archived in the Resources section.

Pictures wise, check out the photos section. I’ve added Nate’s collection, I will post more later this week. So stay tuned.

Enjoy!

NEW

The photos are now up! Unfortunately, there are no videos yet.

First of all, congratulations to Narumoto sensei for winning the 4th Dan & Up division and added his 4th 1st place cup in his collection! The cup looks so shiny this time! I promise I will get the pictures of the shiny cup up by tomorrow - the latest!

Also congratulation to Aaron for passing Ikkyu!

The godo-geiko and the tournament were great and extremely well organized by Detroit dojo, so big thanks to Detroit dojo for hosting such wonderful taikai!

Hope everyone had a great time!

Please note that there will not be a practice on February 16th, Saturday, due to the Detroit tournament.  Class will resume the following Wednesday, Feb 20.

MWKF had announced tryout for MWKF teams for AUSKF championship in July at Las Vegas.

Team manager: Keisuke Hori sensei

Team coach: Yutaro Matsuura sensei

Requirements & tryout dates:  download

Application: download 

First of all, big thanks to Hokkyokusei Dojo members who came all the way from Rochester to practice with us!

Unfortunately, I haven’t have time to upload the pictures yet. So check back in a few days!

Pictures are now up! Unfortunately, my video recorder took some lousy photos. I’ll have to bring my professional big gun next time! In the meantime, check them out!

Secondly, if you weren’t there, we have began to collect tournament entry and test applications for Detroit Taikai. So please download the forms and bring them to the dojo as soon as you can if you’re planning to go. So we know how many people are going and discuss carpooling options.

!Important: when you’re writing a check for the entry application, you should write it to Minnehaha Kendo Dojo because we will turn in our fees as a group. As for your testing fees, read the instructions carefully!

That’s it! Hope everyone enjoyed the fun keiko!

DETROIT TOURNAMENT UPDATES

Schedule

1. Promotion exam: 2/16/2008 (Sat) 4:30 PM ~ 6:00PM(Gym open 4:00PM. You should NOT go into gym before 4:00PM)
2. Seminar&Godo Keiko: 2/16/2008 (Sat) 6:00 PM ~ 8:30PM
3. Tournament: 2/17/2008 (Sun) 7:30 AM ~ 6:00PM

Special Guest

Shoji Teramoto (Kendo 6th Dan)
Captain of Team of Osaka Police Department - 2007 All Japan Kendo Champion

Application due date: Feb. 4th, 2008

Entry Application:
http://kendo.nscl.msu.edu/battlecreek/2008Detroit.pdf

Promotion Application:
http://kendo.nscl.msu.edu/battlecreek/MWKFPromoSpring08.pdf

Hotel

Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the Westin Hotel. Please make the reservation before February 04, 2008, and mention Kendo Group.
The Westin Hotel Southfield - Detroit
1500 Town Center, Southfield, MI 48075
Tel: (248) 827-4000, Fax: (248) 827-4002
$76.00 +13% Tax (Two-bed room)

Cleveland taikai is now finalized on April 5, 6, and 7.

4/4 Friday Evening: Godo Keiko with invited Sensei from Japan (TBA)
4/5 Saturday: Taikai + Godo Keiko + Banquet
4/6 Sunday: Shinsa + Godo Keiko