It has come to our attention that Masashi Chiba Sensei (Hanshi 8 Dan), a frequent visitor from Japan has past away. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.
MKC August 2016 Meeting Minutes
Please see below for the meeting minutes from the August 2016 MKC meeting. Mililani Dojo Meeting Minutes August 2016
Beginner’s Terminology
Kendo is a traditional Japanese martial art. Therefore, we use Japanese terms for most of the techniques and to express the ideas of Kendo, in the same way that French terms are used in ballet or European fencing. The following are the terms you will hear in beginners’ class and that you should learn as soon as possible. kendo – the … Read More
Sasaki Senseis Visit
This past month the Hawaii Kendo Federation was lucky tohave several sensei from Japan visiting and giving us some greatinstruction. One of them was Hiroshi SasakiSensei Kyoshi 7 dan and Mrs. Keiko Sasaki 5 dan from Akita, Japan. Having recenty retired from teaching Kendo atthe high school level, Sasaki Sensei was able to make his 2nd trip to Hawaiithis year. … Read More
Monomi
When wearing your men, it is important that you are looking through the monomi (the two bars that have a wider spacing. Some people have a men with a monomi that is not positioned correctly for them causing them to look through other bars or to tilt their head up or down in order to see through the monomi. Young … Read More
Omoto Sensei
KENDO IS SHARING Rod Nobuto Omoto By Tom Bolling One day Omoto Sensei was lecturing on A Book of Five Rings to his class at Tacoma Community College when a student raised his hand and said, “Sensei, I’m not qualified, but may I make an observation?” Omoto Sensei replied, “Well, if it’s ‘qualified,’ I’m not qualified! But if it’s the … Read More
Sasaki Sensei’s Visit: Lessons Learned
Once again, the Akita Kendo Group, led by Hiroshi Sasaki Sensei joined us for practice at the beginning of the new year. This year’s group was made up of familiar faces Kennosuke Misawa (7 Dan), Chiaki Miura (6 Dan), and Kozue Udou (3 Dan). As usual, Sasaki Sensei’s practice focused on the basics, which he says is important to reach higher levels of … Read More
Kudo Sensei’s Advice For Hawaii Kenshi
Requirements for Kendo Leaders Strive to cultivate the mind as well as train in the skills. Be a living example. Day and night, be thoughtful in how to lead the students. Lead according to the ability of individual student. Teach correctly. Differentiate how “in-house” student (you must be responsible for everything and “visiting” student (responsible as a Kendo practitioner are … Read More
Notes from Oshima Sensei March 2003
Aiming for “Kendo that cuts” and the “True Kendo” (Jan.6, 1996 Read this carefully before a Keiko and re-read introspectively after Keiko As with Katana, have a sense that your life depends on the Shinai. From the time you face the opponent in Ritsu Rei, consciously have a sense of attack (Seme. When rising from Sonkyo, be afraid of no one, … Read More
Kendo and Iai Adages
HKF Kenkyukai January 2000 Revised with additions: June 2011 A-UN NO KOKYU Lit. “A-UN breathing.” A and UN comes from Sanskrit language. “A” represents exhaling and “UN” represents inhaling. Synchronizing thoughts with your opponent. BUN BU FU KI Philosophy and the Martial Arts are not separate. BYOJOSHIN Lit. “Calm Mind.” Maintaining calmness and serenity at all times, without getting flustered, … Read More
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