Annual Shidogakuin Tournament on Sunday, March 8th, 2009

Dear Ken Wa Kan members,

We are invited to participate the 16th Annual Shidogakuin Tournament on Sunday, March 8th, 2009. It will be held at Rutgers University, College Avenue Gym, 130 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.

The deadline for registration is Monday, March 2nd. For more details, please see the following documents.

Vincent

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Furukawa (7 Dan) vs Ariga (5 Dan) in 1992

An older video showing an intense keiko session between Taro Ariga Sensei (founder of E-bogu.com) and Kazuo Furukawa Sensei (coach for the Japan Kendo team for the 2009 World Kendo Championships). With tonight's visit from Matsushita Sensei, let's show him the same drive to continue through to the end as Ariga Sensei did here.

Sensei Matsushita, Kendo 7th Dan, from Shu Do Kan will visit us on Thursday, Feb. 19th.

We are very happy to announce that Sensei Matsushita, Kendo 7th Dan from Shu Do Kan will visit our dojo on this Thursday, February 19th. Please join with me to welcome Sensei Matsushita.

Vincent

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Results & Photos of 2009 East Coast Iaido Seminar and Shinsa

Congratulations to four of our members for passing their Iaido Shinsa at 2009 East Coast Iaido Seminar and Shinsa at Brooklyn, New York on February 1st.

Here are their ranks:

Shodan: Peter M. & David H.
1st kyu: Yuko N.
2nd kyu: David C.

Congratulations!

Also we like to thank Mr. Aram Kailian sent us his photos from the event. Here is the link to his site:

http://www.system75.com/photo/2009/02/01/

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Videos: 2009-01-22 Beginners practice

There are three videos included in this playlist:

Another video during practice:

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Photos: Ken Wa Kan Delaware's practice on January 21, 2009

First look!

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New Year's party at Yang sensei's place

I wish you have a great MLK day today!

Yang sensei from Princeton Kendo and Iaido Club is inviting all Ken Wa Kan members to his traditional New Year's party at his house on this Saturday at 6 PM. Please feel free to attend, and enjoy a good time with friends, senseis and kenshis.

Time & Date: 6:00 PM, January 24, 2009

Location: 21 Orchid Lane, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Phone: ( 856) 414-0940/ Cell: 856 313-2708

Vincent

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Videos: Practices on Jan. 6th, 2009

Kendo man:

Kakari geiko: Eric, Peter, David C., Andrew, Joe, Anthony, Mike L., Yuko, Steve's performances.

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Photos: New Year's Opening Class on January 8th, 2009

We thank Jason for his new camera to capture these great moments:) Enjoy!

2009-01-08 Ken Wa Kan Kendo Dojo New Year's Opening Class

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Ken Wa Kan Newark Delaware (New!)

Check out our new location: Ken Wa Kan Newark, Delaware

Delaware Kendo Club

http://udel.edu/stu-org/kendo/Home.html

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Kakari Geiko Videos and Holiday Pictures at our Dojo's last class of the year 2008

Dojo Holiday Puctures Slides Show:
2008-12-18 Merry Christmas: Official Last Class of the Year




Kakari-geiko (掛-稽古, かかり-げいこ): short, intense, attack practice which teaches continuous alertness and readiness to attack, as well as building spirit and stamina.

Here are 12 videos/students' "Kakari Geiko" in the following playlist. Enjoy!

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2008 EUSKF Shinsa Results, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you.

Results of Ken Wa Kan at the 2008 EUSKF Shinsa:

Ni Dan: Jason, David C.
Sho Dan: MaryEllen, Kelly
I Kyu: Andrew, Alex, and Mike L.
Ni Kyu: Rebecca, Joe, Anthony, and Yuko
Yon Kyu: Yu-Wen, Nicole
Go Kyu: Liz

Congratulations to everyone!

Also, I would like to thank you for your supports to Ken Wa Kan in the year of 2008! It's been such a wonderful year for our dojo. In 2008, we have been through many excellent Kendo events together- 1st Friendly Tournament, Yu Sensei's visit from Taiwan, demonstrations at several occasions, AUSKF Championship at Las Vegas, AEUSKF Tournament in New York, Baltimore Tournament, EUSKF Shinsa, visited other dojos, invited Senseis and kenshis to Ken Wa Kan, and of course, many happy hours like Yang sensei's New Year's party, Kelly's Holiday party, and our dojo's Anniversary party...etc.

Even though we have achieved some goals, there are a lot more to be pursued. I wish in this coming new year of 2009, we can work and train together to make Ken Wa Kan become a more cheerful and wonderful place and family for everyone to study the Art of Kendo!

Again, Thank You so much for your support and hard working! Wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year of 2009!

Vincent

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Driving condition tonight

There is a "wintry mix of snow and sleet" alert in PA 19380/West Chester area from this afternoon 3 PM till tomorrow morning.

http://www.wunderground.com/US/PA/067.html#WIN

Please watch the driving condition in your area, give yourself extra time to travel, and always consider your safety first! I will keep an eye on this situation, and make any necessary announcement later. Please check your email again at 6:00 PM, and be aware of receiving any phone call or message from Jason or David.

Vincent

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Welcome visitors from Ken Zen Dojo NY/ NJ on Thursday, Dec. 11.

We welcome friends from Ken Zen, NY/NJ to visit Ken Wa Kan.

On Thursday, Dec. 11th, there will be Song Sensei, 5-dan, Son Sensei, 4-dan, Mr. Kim, 2-dan, and Mr. Kwon, 1-dan coming to our dojo.

Song sensei is the Individual Champion at 3-dan and above Division at Baltimore Tournament this year. These four kendokas were Ken Zen Team-A members who won the 1st Place at Team Division at the Tournament as well. Also, Mr. Kwon received the Kento Sho (the best spirit award) at the Tournament.

Please do your best to attend the class, meet new friends, and learn from visiting senseis and kenshis.

Vincent

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EUSKF Shinsa yesterday

The 2008 EUSKF Shinsa and Godo Keiko finished successfully yesterday. I would like to thank all our members' cooperation throughout the whole process, and the supports from our members' family at this biggest annual Kendo event in our Federation.

I believe you have learned and improved a lot during the preparation and after the test. I will let you know the shinsa results as soon as I have it.

Vincent

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