Yonenbu First: Evan Ramirez Second: Go Hayakawa Third: Nicolas Matsumoto Shonenbu First: Zoe Ann Yamamoto Second: Jay Park Third: Koyo Vincent Seinenbu First: Chase Takenaka Second: Ian Adsit Third(s): Kenton Chun & Enaj Alabanza Yudansha 1-2 First: Randall Parabicoli Second: Keenan Nishioka Third: Jason Caravalho Women’s Open First: Nicole Yoshida Second: Cathleen Okabe Third(s): Jessica Sneed & Akiko … Read More
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Andy Fujimoto and Mark Miyamoto who have both obtained the rank of 6-dan. The shinsa took place after a week long shimpan seminar (Foreign Kendo Leaders’ Summer Seminar held in Saitama, Japan.
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
2011 Leeward Oahu Kendo Tournament
Mililani team placed 2nd in this year’s team match. Check out this year’s videos below and more here.
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
Kendo Basics
The Concept of Kendo Kendo No Rinen, AJKF 1976 “Kendo is a way to discipline the Human Character through the application of the principles of the Katana.” The Purpose of Practicing Kendo Kendo Shuren No Kokorogamae, AJKF 1976 “The purpose of practicing Kendo is: to mold the mind and body, to cultivate a vigorous spirit and through correct and rigid training, to strive for improvement … Read More
How to Coach Beginners
How to Coach Beginners By Sumi, Masatake Hanshi 8Dan 30th Gedatuskai Foreigners Leadership Training Seminar 2005 Kitamoto, Japan Goals of Kendo Coaching To have beginners obtain basic actions and manners in Kendo and improve their skills. To have them promote health and develop physical fitness. To have them set up a basic attitude for living (a bright and affluent life … Read More