Happy New Year 2008!

Kan Wa Kan new year's opening class will be on January 3rd, Thursday, at 8:00 PM.

12/27 Thursday Class

Good morning Ken Wa Kan,

Merry Christmas! I hope you have enjoyed your holidays very much.

Just a reminder that we still will run Kendo class tomorrow, Thursday. The door will be opened 30 mins earlier (at 7:30 PM). Feel free to come earlier and do some more basis if you want to.

Meanwhile, January 3rd 2008, Thursday, is our New Year opening class. Please do your best to attend this class!

Vincent

Photos: Happy Holidays!

Wish you all the best, healthy & happy from all of us!

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Here you are more photos from last night.



2007-12-21 Happy Holidays!

Photos: Kelly's Holiday Party

Take a look our new photos from Kelly's Holiday Party. This is not a complete photo album. Please share with us your photos taken from the party last Sunday, thanks.



2007-12-16 Kelly’s Holiday Party

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Photos: Princeton Kendo & Iaido Club Holiday Party on Dec. 8th.

Thanks Princeton Kendo & Iaido Club Yang Sensei shares with us these wonderful photos from his wonderful holiday party on Dec. 8th. Take a look!



2007-12-08 Princeton Kendo & Iaido Club Holiday Party

Ken Wa Kan 2007 EUSKF Shinsa Results

Congratulations to every Ken Wa Kan members for passing thier Kendo test on December 2nd, 2007 EUSKF Shinsa.

Here are Ken Wa Kan 2007 EUSKF Shinsa Results:

Dr. B. Gingrich: 4th Dan
Mr. J. Harrison: 3rd Dan
Mr. P. Maenner: 2nd Dan
Mr. D. Chin: 1st Dan
Mr. J. Mahaffey: 1st Dan
Mrs. M. Vellahos: 1st Kyu
Mrs. K. Nickels: 1st Kyu
Mr. A. Zodda: 2nd Kyu
Mr. A. Bolig: 3rd Kyu
Miss R. Sibinga: 3rd Kyu
Mr. J. DiCamillo: 4th Kyu
Mr. A. DiCamillo: 4th Kyu
Mr. W. Burress: 4th Kyu
Dr. M. Lalor: 5th Kyu

Photos: 2007 EUSKF Shinsa

2007 Eastern United States Kendo Federation (EUSKF) Kendo Shinsa
Date: December 2, 2007
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Greenville Elementary School Gym., 100 Glendale Rd., Scarsdale, NY 10583

So far, we don't have many photos from this exam day. If you have any, welcome contribution.

Dec. 12 update: Thanks Princeton Yang Sensei's photos. We now have more completely set. Enjoy!








Please also check out album for more photos.
2007-12-02 EUSKF Shinsa-Promotion Test

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Holiday Party at Yang sensei's house: Saturday, 4 PM

A reminder that Princeton Kendo & Iaido Club Yang sensei is going to have an annual holiday party at his house. They have estimated 50+ people included many senseis attended this year's party.

Details are here:

http://www.princetonkendo.com/
12/8/07 Holiday Party 4:00pm Saturday:
To follow our tradition, this will be a potluck festivity. Please bring your favorite holiday dish. Friends and Family Members are welcome. Location: 21 Orchid Lane, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002. If lost please call 856 313-6675 or 856 313-2708

All Ken Wa Kan members/families/friends are welcome! If you are planning to attend this party, again, please contact with me, Jason, Eric, or Peter for car pool.

Drive safely and keep warm.

Vincent

Great Job! & December Events

Good morning, Ken Wa Kan,

I hope you had a good sleep last night. You all did a great job yesterday. The test results will be announced whenever I receive it from the Federation.

Here are our December Events:

1. 12/2, Sunday: 2007 EUSKF Shinsa: Done!

2. 12/6, Thursday: It will be John's last class with us. Please come, have a good practice with him, and send him our best wishes.

3. 12/8, Saturday, 4 PM: Princeton Kendo & Iaido Club Holiday Party at Yang sensei's house.

4. 12/16, Sunday: Kelly is holding a Kendo Holiday Party at her new house. More details will be announced.

5. 12/20, Thursday: KWK's last class before the Christmas! Please do your best to attend.

(NO class on December 25th Christmas Day and January 1st New Year's Day. The class on Thursday December 27th is still going to run.)

Again, you all really did a great job at the shinsa. In my opinion, you have overcome and passed this tough test. Keep working hard and I will see you in the class.

Vincent

Tomorrow's Class

Dear Ken Wa Kan kenshis,

Good morning.

The 2007 EUSKF Shinsa is on the coming Sunday at 12:30 PM. This year, 13 members of our Dojo are going to attend the shinsa.

Please do your best to attend the class on Thursday, tomorrow, then we may go through the details of testing process again, and also arrange the transportation.

Vince

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December 2, 2007 Kendo Shinsa - Promotion Exam

Kendo Shinsa - Promotion Exam

Date: December 2, 2007

Time: 12:30 PM

Location: Greenville Elementary School Gym.

100 Glendale Rd., Scarsdale, NY 10583

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wish everyone have a great Thanksgiving holidays. Enjoy the family get-together time! Drive safe if you are traveling.

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2007 Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo Tournament Sandan and above Final: Eric (in white) VS. Walker (in red)

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2007 Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo Tournament Sandan and above Semifinal: Bruce VS. Eric

Photos: Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo Tournament on Nov. 3rd, 2007

Special thanks David's photos. We also had a great trophy celebration!

From left to right:

David. Mudansha (Kyu levels) Second Place

Jeff. Shodan/Nidan (1st/2nd Dan) Third Place

Kelly. Women Third Place

Maryellen. Women Champion

Bruce. Sandan+ (3rd Dan and above) Third Place

Eric. Sandan+ (3rd Dan and above) Champion

And here are the photos from the tournament day. Enjoy!

For the full size pictures, please go to the following album link:
2007-11-03 Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo Tournament

Previous post about this tournament:
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Results of Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo Tournament

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Hakama Folding

This is a picture from internet. Can't find the original source though.......please let us know if you know who should we give the credit to. Thanks.

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Results of Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo Tournament

Please join me to congratulate our memebers who attended the Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo Tournament on November 3rd, and won the trophies for themselves and Ken Wa Kan kendo Dojo. All of our 9 participants did a great job!



http://www.baltimoreannapoliskendo.com/common/page.php?id=26

1st Annual Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo Tournament

November 3, 2007

Final Standings:


Mudansha (Kyu levels)

1 - Mike Lent (Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo, B-A)
2 - David Chin (Ken Wa Kan Kendo Dojo, KWK)
3 - Ash Vouvounas (B-A)
3 - James Konrad (B-A)

Kanto Sho - Mike Lent (B-A)


Women

1 - Maryellen Velahos (KWK)
2 - Megumi Fujita (Northern Virginia Budokai, NoVa)
3 - Kelly Nickels (KWK)
3 - Kerrie Van Den Berghe (B-A)


Shodan / Nidan (1 & 2 Dan)

1 - Eric Gildea (University of Pittsburgh Kendo Dojo)
2 - Craig Philbeck (Charlotte Kendo Club)
3 - David Daniels (Shu Do Kan Kendo Dojo)
3 - Jeff Harrison (KWK)


Sandan + (3 Dan & above)

1 - Eric Dycus (KWK)
2 - Summerlin Walker (Shidogakuin Washington D.C.)
3 - Don Seto (B-A)
3 - Bruce Gingrich, Jr. (KWK)


Teams

1 - Northern Virginia Budokai
2 - Kitsune
3 - Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo "A"
3 - University of Pittsburgh & Friends

Previous post about this tournament:
Friday, November 02, 2007
Ken Wa Kan November 2007 Events

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Ken Wa Kan November 2007 Events

The following are Ken Wa Kan events in November, 2007.

1. November 3rd, Saturday: 1st Annapolis-Baltimore Taikai (tournament).
KWK is sending two teams. Welcome to stop by and cheer with our participants.

2. November 15th, Thursday: Senseis visiting.
Yang sensei and/or Fujieda sensei will visit KWK, and give our memebrs a guideline for the shinsa (promotion test). If you are going to the test on December 2nd in NY, you definitely have to attend this class.

3. November 24th. Saturday: EUSKF Shinsa application due.
Please make sure you have submitted your application form and dues to Jason before/by the 20th, Tuesday.

Sep. 29th, 2007, 1st anniversary party photos....more photos to come...

Please also go to our photo albums to take a full view of these pictures.

Ken Wa Kan 1st Anniversary Party...more photos to come

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Kendo Robot

Just for fun! A video of the kendo robot:

From Youtube: devourment77

Holiday party invitation from Princeton Sensei Yang

From: David Yang
Subject: holiday party

Hi Vincent,

I like to formally invite everyone from your club including their friends and family to our Holiday party on 12/8/07. Everyone bring their own food, Princeton dojo will provide basic items (30lb Turkey, Ham, Corn and brews).

Party is on 4pm Saturday 12/8/07 at my house located at:

21 Orchid Lane
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002
If lost please contact 856 313-2708 or 856 414-0940


Sachiko sensei welcomes all potential Iaido students from your dojo to attend our monthly iaido seminar. Cost $15 (Price includes light lunch)


David Yang

Princeton Kendo & Iaido Club
www.PrincetonKendo.com

Kendo Promotion Exam (Shinsa) on December 2nd, Sunday

Good morning, Ken Wa Kan,

The 2007 EUSKF Kendo Promotion Exam (Shinsa) is on December 2nd, Sunday. More details will be announced later soon. Please mark your calander and do your best to attend this important event for your Kendo career.

--Vincent

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Ken Wa Kan 1st Anniversary Party

We are celebrating our "Ken Wa Kan 1st Anniversary" on Saturday, September 29.

Current and former KWK members, and anyone who is interested in Kendo is invited to the dinner party. Please RSVP to our dojo manager, Jason.

Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Han Dynasty (at Exton Plaza, just behind McDonald's)
260 N. Pottstown Pike (Rt 100), Exton, PA 19341. 610-524-4002.

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Ken Wa Kan September 2007 Events

Good evening, Ken Wa Kan,

There are several Kendo events coming in September, please do your best to attend.

9/09/07: Princeton Kendo & Iaido Club will have a Kendo Demo at Philadelphia Japanese Garden 12:00pm - 3:00pm (www.shofuso.com). If you are interested in going, please contact with Peter who is Princeton Kendo club's manager, or check with Jason, our Ken Wa Kan manager.

9/16/07: Iaido Seminar with Prough and Yamauchi Sensei at Princeton Kendo and Iaido club. If you are interested in Iaido, it's a good timing to meet both Iaido senseis.

9/23/07: Fujieda Sensei, V.P. of EUSKF, will visit Princeton Kendo and Iaido club from 10:30 to 1:30 pm. If you want to join the practice please contact with Jason.

9/29/07: Ken Wa Kan Kendo Dojo 1st Anniversary Dinner Party. Please meet at dojo at 4:30 PM; Dinner will start at 6:30 PM at Han Dynasty (at Exton plaza).

Kendo class in Fall

Dear Ken Wa Kan,

Due to the facility's schedule in Fall, our Kendo class will start at 8:00 PM and end at 9:30 PM since September 4th, next Tuesday. Please arrive dojo and be ready for class on time. Thank you for your attention.

Wish you all have a safe and nice long weekend.

Vincent

14th WKC USA Team - U.S. Team Tryout Application

Good morning, Ken Wa Kan,

I receivd information (as attachments) from Ishizuka Sensei who is the president of EUSKF.

If you are Sho-Dan or higher and are interested in this selection match, please let me know. Or if you are interested in just going to watch, let me and Jason know as well. Thank you.

I'll see you in class.
Vincent

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Updated photos

Updated photos of our new members. Have a look.



The link to view all albums of our Kendo Dojo.
http://community.webshots.com/user/twkendopa?vhost=community

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Videos of Visiting New Orleans Kendo Club

There are 9 new video clips available on Youtube. Check it out. They are taken during Vincent's revisit New Orleans Kendo Club.


http://youtube.com/twkendopa

Ken Wa Kan August 2007 Events

Good morning, Ken Wa Kan,

There are some up-coming events at Ken Wa Kan in August. Please do your best to join with us.

1. August 9th, Thursday: Yang Sensei from Princeton Kendo & Iaido Club will give us a 30 mins Iaido demo/introduction. After that, we will have a joint Kendo practice.

2. August 11th, Satursday: Yang sensei invites all of our Ken Wa Kan members to join Princeton Kendo & Iaido Club annual BBQ at his house. *Note on 8/2/2007: the event is canceled and to be resheduled due to Yang Sensei's conflict with his business trip.*

3. August 16th, Thursday: Before John's leaving in August, we are going to have an in house testing for him. As we can see, John is such a hard working kenshi who lives in South of New Jersey and comes to study kendo with us two nights per week. Please come to observe, learn the testing process, and send John our best wishes.

Vincent


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David
Date: Jul 26, 2007 3:10 PM
Subject: Up coming events

Greeting Princeton's Kendoka,

Quick reminders, we have 3 events coming this August.

8/9/07 Thursday 8-9:30pm Iaido Demo and Joint Kendo Kata practice at Lan Sensei's Dojo (325 Westtown road, West Chester, PA 19382)

8/11/07 Saturday 4:30 Annual Summer BBQ and meeting at my house (21 Orchid Lane, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002)

8/12/07 Sunday 10:30-2:30pm Iaido Seminar with Sachiko and John Sensei

I need to know how many of you can make it to the Iaido Demo on 8/9 and/or BBQ Party at 8/11. Please reply!!


Lan Sensei,

Please invite your students to join us at our BBQ party on 8/11/07

I also like to extend this invitation to Kendoka on this list that occasionally practices with us; we like to see you TOO!

Happy summer~
David Yang

Princeton Kendo & Iaido Club
Princeton University Kendo Club

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Photos of 2007 AEUSKF Kendo Tournament on June 10: Part 2

Thanks a very good friend Shao-I took these photos of our team while visiting us during the tournament.

Here you are the pictures.




You can also visit our album the see the individual photo:
2007 AEUS Kendo Tournament on June 10: Part 2

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Photos of 2007 AEUSKF Kendo Tournament on June 10: Part 1 (Update on 6/15)

Thanks Jason for these pictures. Later on when we gather more pictures of this tournament, will have them onto the album as well.

AEUS Kendo Tournament
Sunday, June 10th, 2007
Tournament Site:
Polytechnic University
6 Metrotech Center
Brooklyn, New York 11201



Photos updated on 6/15/2007.



2007-06-10 AEUS Kendo Tournament

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Picture of everyone at the Dojo Tournament yesterday

Dojo Intramural Tournament, Thursday, May 17th 2007

Ken Wa Kan Intramural Tournament

Time: : 8:00~9:30 PM, Thursday, May 17th, 2007

Team Red v.s. Team White

Team Captains: Mr. Gingrich (3rd Dan) & Mr. Dycus (3rd Dan)

Sunday June 10th, 2007. AEUS Kendo Tournament

AEUS Kendo Tournament
Sunday, June 10th, 2007.

Tournament Site:
Polytechnic University
6 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn, New York 11201
(which is on Jay Street between Tech Place and Willoughby Street in downtown Brooklyn)

Entry Fee:
Team and individual: $35.00 per person;
Individual or Team only: $20.00;
All players must be 14 years old & up.

There are four divisions:

• 3 Dan & up Division
• 1, 2 Dan Division (14years old & up)
• Kyu's Division (14years old & up)
• Woman's Division (14years old & up)

Deadline for entry the tournament is May 21st, 2007.

For more details of this tournament, please contact with Jason or Vincent.

2007 AUSKF Kendo Summer Camp: June 29, 30, & July 1

• 2007 AUSKF Kendo Summer Camp

  • June 29, 30, July 1, 2007, Suwanee, GA
  • 1 Kyu - 7 Dan & Shogo Promotional Exam Info and Applications
  • Application deadline: 15 June
  • Hotel reservations due: 31 May

For more information and the application form, please visit:
http://www.auskf.info/announcements/2007/summercamp/application.pdf

Ken Wa Kan training schedule

Dear Ken Wa Kan Kenshis,

Good afternoon. I wish you all enjoy the weather very much.

Since May 1st, next Tuesday, our classes/training will have a little bit change. I hope this change will benefit to our members at both preparing the promotion test and also the kendo concept/spirit.

Tuesday class:
8:05 PM ~ 8:30 PM: Kata (please bring your boken)
8:30 PM ~ 8:40 PM: Warm up (wear your Tare and Do )
8:40 PM ~ 9:10 PM: Basic/Advance skills/footwork training
9:10 PM ~ 9:30 PM: Basic/Advance Keiko

Thursday class:
8:05 PM ~ 8:20 PM: Warm up (wear your Tare and Do)
8:20 PM ~ 8:45 PM: Basic/Advance skills/footwork training
8:50 PM ~ 9:30 PM: Basic/Advance Keiko

We may have some tiny adjustments in between each period, but this is a general big picture that we are going to follow with.

Again, if you are unable to attend the class, please send Jason or me a message as your convenience.

Thank you for your attention, and I will see you in classes.

Best,

Vincent

We are on Youtube

We are on Youtube.

Click the following link to watch our video clips.

http://www.youtube.com/twkendopa

Meanings of kendo Hakama

I found more information about the meanings of Kendo Hakama. Visit the following website will lead you to it:

http://www.kendo-usa.org/reference/hakama_meaning.htm

Vincent

some useful info from Princeton Kendo & Iaido Club

Dear Ken Wa Kan kenshis,

Just sharing with you some useful and knowledgeable information from Princeton Kendo & Iaido club. We may need a train about how to fold our hakama and gi properly later soon. Also, if you are interested in participating the event on 4/22, please let Jason and/or me know.

Meanwhile, if you missed the last 2 classes, I hope you can make it on tomorrow.

I'll see you in class.

Vincent

(Part of the following contents are quoted from Yang Sensei, Princeton Kendo & Iaido Club: http://www.princetonkendo.com/)

They are numerous interpretations for the meaning of the hakama pleats, following is how I been taught and it seems to be accepted by most Kendo-ka. These 5 pleats are called "Go Rin Go Jyo" (五倫五常).

5 front pleats of hakama (袴) are called:

Mercy 仁 ( pounced "jin" in Japanese)
Righteousness 義 (gi)
Etiquette 禮 (rei)
Wisdom 智 (chi)
Trust 信 (shin)

The back of Hakama often refers to as in-yo (in Chinese yin-yang) These are the two elementary and complimentary forces (Eastern Philosophy)

4/22/07
Japanese Cherry Blossom demonstration at Essex County 12:30am - 3:30pm -- !CONFIRMED!

Essex County's Cherry Blossoms Festival is the biggest in the U.S.!! Average 100,000 visitors each year will gather to see this event.
"Bring the whole family and enjoy free Japanese cultural Activities throughout the Festival"

Kendo - Exame de 8º Dan

Here is another cool vedio about the Documentary of Kendo. Share with you!

The Art of Kendo

Just found this video on youtube. Share with you.

Mar. 1st, 2007. Peter Strauss's last practice with us.

On March 1st, before leaving for Japan, Peter had his last practice with us. We are grateful to have him in our dojo in the past few months, and wish him the very best for his future career.

Welcome back to visit us anytime, Peter.

Click the following link to view photos.


by twkendopa

Photos of visiting NYC Kendo Club on 2/24/2007

Jason and Vincent visited New York City Kendo Club last Saturday, Feb. 24th, 2007. The day was also the last practice Mr. Peter Strauss played with this club before his leaving the US.



You can also click the link here to our Photo Gallery.
Visiting NYC Kendo Club on 2/24/2007

Thursday class, March 1st, 2007

This Thursday will be Peter Strauss's last practice with us. If possible please try and make this last class with him to practice and say our goodbyes to him.

Jason

Today's Class Cancelation, Tuesday, 2/13

Dear Ken Wa Kan Kenshi(s),

Due to the bad weather and highly potential driving hazardous, I am sorry that we have to cancel tonight's Kendo class.

Either Jason or I will give you a call to confirm this message.

For some of you haven't given Jason your AUSKF/EUSKF Federations registration fees and form of 2007, please bring them to Jason on Thursday, 2/15, when is the last time we collect your application. Thank you.

Also, if you are willing to visit Fujieda Sensei's dojo (in NJ) and have a joint practice with our federation's other dojo(s), please notice Jason about your coming.

Vincent Lan
KEN WA KAN KENDO DOJO
http://www.freewebs.com/twkendopa/

Photos of friends from NYC Kendo Club visiting us on Feb. 1st, 2007.

Photos of our dearly friends/Kenshis visiting from New York City Kendo Club on Feb. 1st, 2007 are on website. Welcome to visit our Photo Gallery by clicking the following link.

by twkendopa on 2/8/2007.

Ken Wa Kan Kendo Dojo February 2007 Events

Except our every Tuesday & Thursday evening classes, there are two more events in New Jersey our Ken Wa Kan kenshis are encouraged to attend:

1. 2/18, Sunday: Visiting Fujieda sensei's dojo, Fort Lee Kyudokan Dojo at 534 Bergen Blvd. (Rt.63) , Palisades Park, NJ 07650. Time: 10:30-1:00pm. Car pool will be arranged.

2. 2/25, Sunday: Visiting the 14th Shidogakuim Youth and Collegiate Tournament & Shinsa in the Loree Building at Douglass Campus of Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey held by GNEUSKF (Greater Northeastern US Kendo Federation.) Car pool will be arranged too.

If you want to go to any of the above events, or have questions, please contact with our Dojo General Manager, Jason, or Lan Sensei.

2/1/2007, Visiting kenshis from NYC Kendo Club

There are 4 (or 5) kenshis from New York City Kendo Club will visit our Dojo on February 1st, Thursday, during our regular class hours. Please do your best to attend the class and enjoy the practice with these friends from Manhattan.

Photos of "New Year, New Zekken!"

Visit our Photo Album to see "New Year, New Zekken!"

by twkendopa on 1/7/2007

January 21, 2007: East Coast Iaido Seminar & Shinsa

According to the message from Sensei Yang, Princeton Kendo & Idiao Club, there will be a Iaido Seminar & Shinsa in New Jersey on 1/21/2007. Our dojo's students are eligible to apply for the test, if any of you study Iaido.

Please let me know if you are interested in the test. I have more details and application form for you.

Vincent

Here is Sensei Yang's original message:

Hi, Vincent,

I'm not sure if any of your student study Iaido. They are eligible to apply for the Iaido test on 1/21/07. Deadline is on the 15th of this month. (They must pay the euskf/auskf membership due before apply for Iaido test). Please see the attachment.

David