Congratulations to the HKF members that went to the PNKF Tournament. The Hawaii team ended up placing 1st!!! The team consisted of James Okada, Rina Ono, Seth Harris, Andy Fujimoto, and Ken Sato. Well done! RESULTS of the 2012 PNKF Taikai 10 & Under 1. M. Fukuoka (TOZ) 2. A. Shimizu (TX) 11-12 YO 1. S. Nichols (UVIC) 2. K. … Read More
All Hawaii Kendo Championship Results
Yonenbu Division 3rd: Aipono Valente, Hilo Hongwanji 2nd: Makia Palmer, Lihue 1st: Shoshi Hashimoto, Wahiawa Shonenbu Division 3rd: Mie Miller, Lihue 2nd: Vincent Yancey, Myohoji 1st: Zoe Yamamoto, Waipahu Seibukan Seinenbu Division 1st: Shawn Reese, Lihue 2nd: Yasuhiro Nishida, Hilo Kobukan 3rd: Bryson Toda, Lihue Women’s Non-Yudansha Division 3rd: Maria Akagi, Hilo Kobukan 2nd: Gina Kishimoto, Myohoji 1st: Dawn Mones, … Read More
Congratulations Wesley!
Congratulations to Wesley Fujimoto who successfully passed his Rokudan Examination at the Dan Shinsa held in WKTC Novara, Italy.
For Now, the Way of the Sword Is Too Complex for the Games
Check out this article from the New York Times, click here.
15th WKC
Check out the men’s matches: Check out the women’s matches: UPDATE 2: Results from the Men’s Team: Hawaii won against Montenegro, but lost to France not getting out of their round. Japan took first after defeating Korea in the finals. UPDATE: Women’s Results: Japan won first, second, and third for individuals. For the team matches, Japan was first, Korea second, … 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
15th WKC Drawing is Complete!!!
Please check out the drawings for the 15th WKC Men’s and Women’s divisions (individual and team).
Steveston Tournament
Congratulations to the Hawaii Senior Team at the Steveston Tournament (Braxton F, Garrett M, Seth H, Grant M, and Andy F who placed 3rd! Also to Braxton Fukutomi who placed 1st in the 3-dan division!
Team Hawaii Kendo Tournament Videos
Check out videos from the Team Hawaii Kendo Tournament. You can also find more videos here.