Cleveland 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.
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Cleveland 2009 Taikai
Wednesday, April 8th, 200911th Annual Detroit Tournament
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009First 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…
20th MWKF Taikai Aftermath
Monday, October 20th, 2008First 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.
2008 Detroit Videos & Pictures
Monday, February 25th, 2008Hello 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!
Detroit Taikai Aftermath
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008NEW
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!
No Practice on Saturday, Feb 16th
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008Please 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 Team Tryout
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008New Year’s Practice aftermath
Monday, January 14th, 2008First 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
Tuesday, December 11th, 2007DETROIT 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)