Photos of Demo at Japanese Summer Fest. at Phila. Fairmount Park

Thank you all for the beautiful and successful Kendo demonstration at Japanese Summer Festival, Japanese House & Garden, Philadelphia Fairmount Park hold by Shofuso and the Japanese Association of Greater Philadelphia on June 28th last Saturday.

We enjoyed a wonderful summer sunshine afternoon spending with families and friends together, and diversity Japanese cultures at the park.

Here you are the fantastic photos!

Part I:
2008-06-28-01 Demo at Japanese Summer Festival, Philadelphia Fairmount Park: Demonstration



Part II:
2008-06-28-02 Demo at Japanese Summer Festival, Philadelphia Fairmount Park: Preparations



Part III:
2008-06-28-03 Demo at Japanese Summer Festival, Philadelphia Fairmount Park: The rest of the stories

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Westtown School's thank-you card and gifts

Westtown School sent us a "Thank you" card and gifts (three school's t-shirts) last night. It's a shame that we didn't get a chance to talk with them while we were in class.

Here, we say "thank you" to Westtown School. It's our pleasure on 19th of April to present and demonstrate "Kendo" in front of your students, parents, and teachers.

We are looking forward to meeting with your community once again in the near future.

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Photos of Yu Sensei's visit on May 31, 2008

For full album please visit:
2008-05-31 Yu Sensei Visit Ken Wa Kan

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Repost of the video

Sorry, it seems that the video is unable to be linked directly. Here is the URL.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4SHWXQBVL4

Kendo in High Speed Camera(Slow Motion)

During shiai, points are scored in the blink of an eye but it takes more than being the faster competitor to score a clean hit. The shimpan look for how well a kenshi sets up the opportunity to score and how they react to the situation as this video illustrates. I'm working on a more detailed translation of what the narrator says but the subtitles convey most of the pertinent information. This video is from the most recent All Japan Kendo Championships and the winner, Shoji Teramoto, is a graduate of the International Budo University and the first IBU alumni to win the title.

Summer Schedule 7:30-9:00 PM

Effective on June 10th, next Tuesday, Kendo classes will start at 7:30 PM and end at 9:00 PM.

2008 summer schedule:

Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30 ~ 9:00 PM

Have a nice weekend

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