Kendo events on 1/31 and 2/7

There are two Kendo events in the next two on Sundays I'd like to share with you:

1. How to pass the promotion test (Seminar)

• What: The Sample 4th Dan and Kyu Promotion Test Seminar.
• When: Sunday, January 31, 2010 (1:00 p.m: Godo Keiko; 3:00 p.m: Promotion test seminar).
• Where: Ken Zen dojo (4 blocks from the World Trade Center site in Manhattan) located at 54 Thomas St., New York, NY 10013.
• How much: Free.
• Why: If you'd like to know the secrets and insights on how to pass the kendo promotion test (from 4th Dan to kyu level), please visit this seminar.
• Members of our dojo are invited to attend this event courtesy of Kataoka-sensei (New York City Kendo Club) and Ebihara-sensei (Ken Zen dojo).

2. Scarsdale Joint practice and Tournament/Competition with Fort Lee dojo

• Time: Sunday, February 7, 2010 (10:00 am~12:30 PM)
• Location: Fort Lee has a NEW DOJO ADDRESS: 85 West Madison Avenue, Dumont, NJ 07628
• Doors open at 9:30 am Practice starts at 10:00 am.

All Ken Wa Kan members are invited to the above both events. So, if you are planning to attend any (especially the competition at Fort Lee dojo), please let me know ASAP. Thank you.

Vincent

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2010 January Kendo and Iaido Events

Happy New Year! I wish you all had a great holidays with family and friends.

There are some Kendo/Iaido events in January 2010 I'd like to remind and share with you.

• Jan. 7, Thursday- Ken Wa Kan New Year opening class.
• Jan. 9, Saturday- Kyu Do Kan/Scarsdale New Year opening class.
• Jan. 9, Saturday- Princeton Kendo & Iaido Club New Year's party at Yang sensei's house.
• Jan. 15, Friday- (still pending) Kato snesie and Church sensei visit Ken Wa Kan.
• Jan. 24, Sunday- 2010 East Coast Iaido Seminar and Shinsa at NJIT, New Jersey
• Jan. 31, Sunday- Ken Zen Dojo at New York City: Kendo Shinsa Seminar (Kyu~4th Dan. Free event, no cost.)

If you need more information regarding to above events, please let me know. Wish everyone have a great start of 2010, and I hope to see most of you in the opening class.

Best,
Vincent

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