Ken Wa Kan Year-end Keiko and New-Year Opening

Two important events have been scheduled:


Ken Wa Kan 2011 Year-End Keiko will be on December 20, 2011, Tuesday.

Ken Wa Kan 2012 New Year Opening will be on January 5, 2012, Thursday.

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Dojo Anniversary godo keiko and dinner party- 10/8, Saturday

Ken Wa Kan Kendo Dojo 5th Anniversary godo keiko and dinner party is on Saturday, October 8, 2011.

• Godo Keiko- 3:00~5:30PM
• Dinner- 6:30~9:30PM

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July 2011 Godo Keiko Schedule

July Godo Keiko Schedule:

• 7/10, Sunday, 11 am~12:30 pm: Princeton Kendo and Iaido club, Princeton /NJ
• 7/16, Saturday, 1 pm~2:45 pm: Young Moo Kwan, Edison/NJ
• 7/24, Sunday, 10 am~12 pm: Kyudokan, Dumont/NJ

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Ken Wa Kan 2011 Annual Summer Godo Keiko and Party on Saturday, July 2nd.

Ken Wa Kan 2011 Annual Summer Godo Keiko and Party is on Saturday, July 2nd.
Godo Keiko (10 am~12 pm): University Fitness Center, PSU Milton Hershey Medical Center

Party (1 pm~): Dr. Bruce Gingrich's house

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Matsushita Sensei will visit us on February 24, 2011.

Matsushita sensei, Kendo 7th Dan, will visit our class on Thursday, 2/24. Please arrive dojo and get change earlier.

Two Visiting Sensei from Japan on Dec. 28, 2010, Tuesday

We will have two visiting senseis from Japan on 12/28, Tuesday, in class (7:15~9:30 PM). Ishizuka sensei, President of Eastern United States Kendo Federation (EUSKF), will bring them to Ken Wa Kan right after they arrive JFK on the same day. Please do your best to attend this class and to meet the senseis.


1) Nemoto, Michiyo (根本　道世), 7 Dan Kyoshi (教士). Won all Japan Women's Kendo Championship on 1977 and 1978.

2) Uchiumi, Chieko (内海　ちえ子), 6 Dan Renshi (錬士). Assistant general manager (Fufu Kan Cho 副館長) of Shudo Kan Dojo (修道館道場) at Osaka Castle (大阪城). Most prestigious Dojo in Osaka.

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Matsushita Sensen will visit us again on Nov. 23, 2010

Matsushita sensei, Kendo 7th Dan, will visit our class on Tuesday, 11/23. Sensei has a very strong and beautiful kendo. Please do your best to attend the class and learn from Sensei.

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Ken Wa Kan 4th Anniversary Godo Keiko and Dinner Party, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010

It’s time to celebrate Ken Wa Kan Kendo Dojo 4th Anniversary! Again, thank you for supporting Ken Wa Kan during the past year. Because of you, Ken Wa Kan is able to continue serving our community, while sharing our Kendo knowledge and spirit with our friends. I hope Ken Wa Kan will continue our original goal which is to help more people interested in studying and discovering the true spirit and beauty of Kendo.

I hope this anniversary godo keiko and dinner party will bring everyone together as a family while we enjoy a different form of good time other than Kendo study. So please come and mingle with your families and friends. Also, if there are any comments or suggestions to improve this Kendo family, please let us know. I am looking forward to meeting with you during the anniversary!
 
Vincent
 
 
Godo Keiko-

Time: 3:00 PM ~ 5:30 PM, Saturday, October 2nd, 2010
Location: 325 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA 19382 (Ken Wa Kan West Chester Dojo)

Dinner-
Time: 6:30 ~9:00 PM, Saturday, October 2nd, 2010
Location: Banquet room, Grace Chinese/Japanese/American Buffet with Hibachi Grill/Sushi bar
133 E Swedesford Rd. Exton, PA 19341
(Fairfield Plaza shopping center, next door to GIANT Supermarket)

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July 31, Saturday joint practice at Lebanon Valley College and summer party

This coming Saturday, 7/31, Ken Wa Kan will have the summer kendo joint practice at Lebanon Valley College from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Doors open at 10:30 AM.) Location: Arnold Sports Center. 101 N. College Ave., Annville, PA 17003-2510. Hence we will NOT have our regular class at West Chester from 4 to 6 PM.

After the joint practice, we will go to Dr. Gingrich's house for our annual summer party (bring you swimming wears!!!)

Car-pools will be arranged in class tomorrow.

Thank you.

Vincent

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Matsushita sensei, 7th dan, will visit Ken Wa Kan on 6/24, Thursday

It's our honor to announce that Matsushita Sensei, Kendo 7th Dan, is going to visit us on Thursday, June 24.

Many of you have met Matsushita Sensei while he visited us in February and last year. We are welcoming sensei to the United States and to visit us again.

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2010 Shidogakuin Youth/Collegiate Tournament & Visitor from Westtown School Exchange Student

There were 11 students from Penn State University Kendo Club and 5 members of Ken Wa Kan West Chester attended the 17th Annual Shidogakuin Youth/Collegiate Tournament on Sunday, Feb. 21, and the shimpan seminar on Saturday, Feb. 20.

Congratulations to Mr. Steve Cheney from Ken Wa Kan-PSU Kendo Club won the 3rd place at the Individual Division-19 years old and up Mudansha at the tournament!

Besides Steve's victory, many of our participants moved to 2nd, 3rd, 4th matches, or even quarter finals at the individual division games. Congratulations to them as well.

Steve always attends our West Chester classes and the practices in Hershey whenever he can during the school breaks. He works hard at helping the PSU kendo club and his own kendo study. We thank Dr. Gingrich's teaching and hard working, also some PSU senior students' help to make this club running well and getting stronger everyday. I am looking forward to seeing this kendo club growing.

Yesterday evening, Feb. 23, we had a kendo 3-Dan visitor, Miss Kozue Sasaki from Japan who is a current short-term exchange student at Westtown High School. We had a very nice practice session with her, and we welcome her to come back to our class during her stays in the US.

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Matsushita sensei, 7th Dan, will visit Ken Wa Kan on Thursday, 2/18

It's our honor to announce that Matsushita Sensei, Kendo 7th Dan, is going to visit our class tomorrow, Thursday, 2/18/2010.

Some of our dojo members have met Matsushita Sensei while he visited us last year. We are welcoming Sensei to visit us again during his short stay in the United State this month and in between his busy schedules.

Vincent

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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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Holiday schedules and Princeton Yang Sensei's New Year's party

Few reminders before the holidays:

• Ken Wa Kan West Chester remains open for practice on Tuesdays of Dec. 22 and Dec. 29. The class on Monday, Dec. 28 in Delaware is still pending.
• Ken Wa Kan 2010 New Year's official opening class is on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010. Please attend! (Note: Dojo will be opened for practice on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010.)
• David Yang sensei from Princeton Kendo and Iaido Dojo invites us to his New Year's party. Please let me know or contact him if you are planning to attend. Party Details: Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 New Year Party. PLEASE Email iLoveKendo@Princetonkendo.com or call 856 313-2708 if you are planning to go to the party. Thanks! 21 Orchid Lane, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 (5:00pm ~ 9:00pm)

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Cancellation- Tonight's seminar with Kato sensei and Church sensei

Due to snow storm warning in the area from this evening to tomorrow, tonight's seminar with Shozo Kato sensei and Bella Church sensei has been canceled.

The seminar has been re-scheduled to Friday, January 15th, 2010.

If you have any question or concern, please let me know. Please keep warm, and wish you have a safe and nice weekend.

Vincent

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Welcome Shozo Kato Sensei to visit Ken Wa Kan on 12/18 Firday

There are a couple of updates:

On 12/17, Thursday (8:00~9:30 PM)

It's our last official class of 2009 before the holidays. Please come and have a good kendo time with everyone. Dojo will still open for practice on Tuesdays of 12/22 and 12/29. Welcome to join with me if you are in town. (NO CLASS on Thursdays of 12/24 and 12/31).

On 2/18, Friday (7:30~9:30 PM)

Year End Kendo Seminar and Practice with Shozo Kato sensei and Bella Church sensei.

As most of you have already known that Kato sensei, Kendo and Iaido 7th Dan, Kyushi, head instructor of Shidogakuin is the former coach for Team-USA at 10th and 11th World Kendo Championships. It's our great preasure to have Kato sensei visit Ken Wa Kan again.

If you are planning to attend the seminar, please arrive dojo early, dress well, and enjoy the high class training with Senseis.

Vincent

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East Coast Women's Godogeiko & Rex Hung sensei visit

Rex Hung Sensei will visit Ken Wa Kan

Rex Hung sensei from Ken Ze, NY will visit Ken Wa Kan on 11/19, this Thursday in class. After class, we will move to a local restaurant and have an easy farewell dinner with him. Please join us.

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East Coast Women's Godogeiko

Misao Grivas, 6th dan will be leading the Godogeiko. All women are allowed to participate regardless of federation, dojo, rank etc. Let's enjoy practicing Kendo together.

Date: Sunday, November 22, 2009

Time: 1-3pm (Please arrive at 12:30 and be ready to practice by 1pm we have to get in and out of space on time)

Address: Chelsea Studios151 West 26th StreetBetween 6th and 7th Ave.New York, NY

There are 12 rehearsal rooms on the 5th and 6th floors, we do not know which room we get until that day. A list will be taped up in the lobby of the building, on the wall opposite of the elevators
We have to rent to space so if everyone could chip in $10 per person that would be great. If there is any money left over I will give to Misao Grivas (coming from Hamptons) and Yoshida Sensei (coming from Boston) for gas.

Contact: East Coast Women's Kendo <ecwomenskendo@gmail.com>

Oct. 31th, PSU Hershey Medical Center kendo practice & demo; Halloween party

There is a kendo practice and demo at Penn State University Medical Center (Hershey) from 11:30 AM to 2 PM, Saturday, Oct. 31th. Afterward, you are invited to Bruce's house for Halloween party. If you are interested in attending the events, please email us for more details. Thank you.

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Ken Wa Kan 3rd Anniversary Godo Keiko and Dinner Party

It’s time to celebrate Ken Wa Kan Kendo Dojo 3rd Anniversary!

Thank you for supporting Ken Wa Kan during the past year. Because of you, Ken Wa Kan is able to continue serving our community, while sharing our Kendo knowledge and spirit with our friends. I hope Ken Wa Kan will continue our original goal which is to help more people interested in studying and discovering the true spirit and beauty of Kendo.

I hope this anniversary godo keiko and dinner party will bring everyone together as a family while we enjoy a different form of good time other than Kendo study. So please come and mingle with your families and friends. Also, if there are any comments or suggestions to improve our club, please let us know.

Godo Keiko-

• Time: 3:00 PM ~ 5:30 PM, Saturday, October 10th, 2009
• Location: 325 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA 19382 (Ken Wa Kan West Chester Dojo)
  

Dinner-

• Time: 6:30 ~9:30 PM, Saturday, October 10th, 2009
• Location: Diversity Chinese/Japanese/American Buffet with Hibachi Grill/Sushi bar (Banquet room)
• Address: 133 E Swedesford Rd. Exton, PA 19341 (Fairfield Place/shopping center, Just besides GIANT Supermarket)
• Cost: $15/adult; $10/Teen & Kid; No charge for Senseis! (Fee includes foods, drinks, beers, and tips)
• Dress Code: Casual

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