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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EUSKF 2009 Shinsa Results- Ken Wa Kan (West Chester, Delaware, PSU)

Congratulations to the following people for passing their kendo shinsa at Scarsdale, New York on Saturday, November 14th, 2009:

Ken Wa Kan- West Chester

1- Dycus: 4th Dan
2- Maenner: 3rd Dan (Princeton)
3- Velahos: 2nd Dan
4- Nickels: 2nd Dan
5- Zodda: 1st Dan
6- Al. Bolig: 1st Dan
7- J. DiCamillo: 1 Kyu
8- Nishida: 1 Kyu
9- M. Gingrich: 1 Kyu
10- Chio 2 Kyu
11- Haas: 2 Kyu
12- Lawn: 2 Kyu
13- King: 3 Kyu
14- Drew: 3 Kyu
15- Pillala- 3 Kyu
16- Sharp- 4 Kyu
17- An. Bolig- 5 Kyu
18- Caron- 5 Kyu


Ken Wa Kan-Delaware

1- Ruck: 2 Kyu
2- Hendrickson: 3 Kyu
3- Choi- 4 Kyu


Ken Wa Kan- PSU

1- A. DiCamillo: 1 Kyu
2- H. Kim: 3 Kyu
3- Cheney: 3 Kyu
4- Latovich: 3 Kyu
5- Graffi: 4 Kyu


Vincent

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Ken Wa Kan end of the year 2009 class schedules

Ken Wa Kan end of the year 2009 class schedules:

• West Chester: Last official class is on 12/17 Thursday, but the dojo will still be opened for practice on 12/22 Tuesday and 12/29 Tuesday.


• Delaware: Last official class is on 12/21 Moday, but I will still go to the class on 12/28 Moday if any of you plan to be there.


• PSU: Please check with Bruce or PSU Kendo Club's website for more details.


• There is NO class on 11/26 Thursday Thanksgiving, 12/24 Thursday Christmas Eve, and 12/31/2009 Thursday New Year's Eve.


• 2010 Ken Wa Kan New Year Opening Class (at West Chester) is on 1/7/2010 Thursday.

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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2009 EUSKF Annual Kendo Shinsa (Promotion Test)

When: Saturday, November 14, 2009

Where: Greenville Elementary School Gym, 100 Glendale Rd., Scarsdale, NY 10583

Time to Gather: 12:30 P.M.

Shinsa to Begin: 1:00 P.M.

Shinsa Fee: $30.00 per applicant

For the Shinsa fee please make check payable to EUSKF and submit it, along with the application form (provided below) properly filled-in, to Ishizuka-sensei no later than a week before the day of Shinsa (by November 7, 2009), or to Han-sensei on the day of Shinsa if you had a good reason why you could not hand it in before that date.

Those who pass the Shinsa must pay the Menjo fee shown below, in order to receive Certificate issued by AUSKF. The check should be made (after announcement of your advanced grade) payable to EUSKF, and submit it to Ishizuka-sensei, or to the head instructor of your dojo.

Masashi Shikai sensei (kendo kyoshi 7th Dan) will be with us on the day of the shinsa and we will have a joint kendo practice together with him after shinsa. There is no extra fee to pay for the practice and everybody is welcome to participate. Those people who do not take test, but want to join kendo practice should come to Greenville Elementary School gym by 3:30 pm. Most of sitting judge sensei are going to participate in this joint kendo practice.

Kendo-Kata required

1 Dan: 3 katas

2 Dan: 5 katas

3 Dan: 7 katas

4 Dan: 10 katas

For shinsa application form and more details, please see the following document.

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2009 SEUSKF Kendo Championships and 2009 Cornell Kendo Tournament

2009 Southeastern United States Kendo Federation Championships (20th Anniversary)

Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo and Northern Virginia Budokai are co-hosting the 2009 SEUSKF Championship Tournament and Promotional on October 24th to 25th at the George Mason University Fieldhouse in Fairfax, Virginia.

Information including registration forms, please visit http://www.seuskf2009.com/

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2009 Cornell Kendo Tournament

Date: Oct. 24 & 25, 2009
Location: Cornell University, Noyes Community and Recreation Center, Large Gym.
Please see the flyer for details of this year's Cornell Kendo Tournament.

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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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Kyudokan, Scarsdale NY's kendo practice will start this Saturday, September 12, 2009. They have a NEW PRACTICE TIME.

The new schedule will be:
5:00 p.m. = Doors open
5:15 p.m. = Kendo practice starts
6:30 p.m. = beginners and children’s class will end
7:30 p.m. = Advanced class will end

Location:
Greenville Elementary School Gymnasium
100 Glendale Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583

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2009 Sep. Oct. Nov. Kendo Events

There are several kendo events have been scheduled in the next couple of months.

• 9/12, Saturday, 3:00~5:30 PM- KYU DO KAN/Scarsdale/EUSKF 1st practice of Fall 2009
• 10/10, Saturday afternoon and evening- KEN WA KAN 3rd Anniversary Godo Keiko and Dinner party (more details will be announced soon)
• 10/24, Saturday- SEUSKF 20th Annual Tournament (George Mason University: 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA 22030): http://www.seuskf2009.com/
• 11/14, Saturday- 2009 EUSKF Shinsa/Promotion Exam (more details will be followed)

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Photos: 2009-07-11 Kendo Practice at PSU Hershey, Kelly's Party

More photos will be updated when available. We thank Kelly and her family opened their home to us. We had a WONDERFUL time!


Please click the thumbnails to see the photo albums.

2009-07-11 Kendo Practice at PSU Hershey Medical Center

by twkendopa

2009-07-11 Kelly's Summer Party

by twkendopa

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Welcome Shozo Kato Sensei to visit Ken Wa Kan on Friday, July 24th (7:30~9:30 PM)

It's our honor and pleasure to welcome Shozo Kato Sensei, Kendo 7th Dan Kyoshi, Iaido 7th Dan Kyoshi, to visit Ken Wa Kan on July 24th, Friday, 7:30~9:30 PM.

Kato sensei is the head instructor of Shidogakuin, and one of the highest ranking U.S. practitioners of both Kendo and Iaido. Kato sensei also was the head coach for Team-USA at 10th and 11th World Kendo Championships.

If you are planning to attend the practice, please arrive dojo, dress well, and be ready by 7:20 PM. Thank you.

Vincent

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2009 Summer kendo events updated

There are kendo seminar, camp, party, and schedules updated for the next few weeks. Please take a look and try to attend if you are available, and let me know if you have any question. Wish you have a nice July 4th weekend.

Vincent

• 8/1, Saturday: SEUSKF Kendo Seminar and Promotion Test held by Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo Club
• 8/4 ~ 8/9: Shidogakuin Summer Camp at Bryn Mawr College (You don't need to attend all 6 days, neither to stay on campus- living and dinner cost can be deducted.)

• 7/11, Saturday: Kelly's summer party at Hershey
• Reiun Kenkai/Hershey/Hummelstown Dojo: 7/4 at Hummelstown church; 7/11 (PSU Hershey Medical Center Gym) & 7/18 temporally at YMCA Harrisburg. Please contact Bruce or Jason for more details.
• Kyu Do Kan at Scarsdale, New York is closed for two months. It will reopen after Labor Day weekend. Kyu Do Kan at Fort Lee, New Jersey still opens for practice through out the summer.
  

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Photos: 2009 All Eastern US Kendo Federation Kendo Tournament

We had fun at the 2009 All Eastern US Kendo Federation Kendo Tournament at Brooklyn, on Sunday June 28th, 2009.

Location: Polytechnic Institute of NYU, 6 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Link to this album: http://sports.webshots.com/album/573297550PpVDKj?vhost=sports

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Photos: Kendo demo at Japanese Summer Festival, Japanese House & Tea Garden in Philadelphia on June 20, 2009

Here are photos taken at the kendo demonstration at Japanese Summer Festival, Japanese House & Tea Garden in Philadelphia on June 20, 2009. We thank Morris provided us these wonderful pictures.

Link yo yhr album: 2009-06-20 Kendo Demo at Philadelphia Japanese Tea Garden

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Kendo demonstration at Japanese Summer Festival, Japanese House & Tea Garden tomorrow

Tomorrow, we are going to have a Kendo demonstration at Japanese Summer Festival, Japanese House & Garden, Philadelphia Fairmount Park held by Shofuso and the Japanese Association of Greater Philadelphia on Saturday, June 20th, 2009.

We plan get together at 12:30, and the demo shall start at around 1:10 PM or 1:15 PM.

There will be a lot of fun. Please contact Peter for more information.

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2009 Shidogakuin Summer Kendo Camp

Please see the package below for the 17th Annual Shidogakuin Summer Kendo Camp at Bryn Mawr College, PA.

Ms. Bella Church who is the camp and Shidogakuin manager told me the fee will be less if any KWK students would like to attend and will NOT stay on campus. Let me know if you are considering to attend, or have any question.

The last two days of the camp will have a tournament and rank testing.

Vincent

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Photos: Kim Sensei's Memorial Anniversary, Demo at Hershey School

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Kendo Demo at Hershey School on Friday, June 5, 2009

We are going to have a Kendo Demonstration at Hershey School tomorrow, June 5, 2009.

Dojo members who will participate this event please meet at 1:30 PM at the School Gate which is across of the street of Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA 17033.

Please call Jason if there is any question. Thank you. See you tomorrow.

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Delaware New Summer Class Time and Location Updated

Delaware Class Starts on June 1, 2009

Class Time: Mondays: 7:00 ~ 9:00 PM

Location: George Wilson Community Center. 303 New London Rd., Newark, Delaware 19711

Any question please contact email: twkendopa@gmail.com

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(Updated on May 6) Photos of the 2nd Annual Goodwill Invitational Kendo Tournament

Updated on May 6th: More pictures from Ken Zen Ken Yu, uploaded by Jason. Thank all of them. Enjoy!

http://a04-b04.mypicturetown.com:80/P2PwebCmdController/share.jsp?x=%3D0IC%2A%259QS8_%2AMUpPuAya24Pw%2AtaZYjTl8SL%25sPtlpS%2ATul2N%3DltlP-F6b7EfrXOmbaG1Mc9TouwrwZtboLzTxgdN2.%26Psxgay.-H%3DEfEz5hGHgH


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Here is a link goes directly to Jason's photo album. We thank him for taking and sharing these wonderful pictures with us.

http://a04-b04.mypicturetown.com/P2PwebCmdController/pictureBank/share.html?x=hhgT.89MVMMF%252AZPodn%253Dro%252AcD4B7Cwr1f8hU.UCb%252Ah%253D%252Ap%2525W2k5.hsVxq6plYZTa%253DHDKzZZizj7mAzOxxY2AlII0J.LFGjuy5QVhO2.WlK.ZeEjoq


Thanks Ken Zen NY (Ken Yu) provided their photos to be included in the following slideshow. More photos will be added later on. We welcome photos or video clips contribution. Please send to twkendopa@gmail.com

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Results of the 2nd Annual Goodwill Invitational Kendo Tournament

Congratulations to winners of the tournament individuals and teams. Your great performances really inspired our younger kenshis and beginners. Thank you.

We welcome any suggestion regarding to this tournament that will improve and make it better next year, please let us know: twkendopa@gmail.com

Here are your results of the 2nd Annual Goodwill Invitational Kendo Tournament:

Women Division

1st – K. Nickels (Ken Wa Kan)
2nd – M. Velahos (Ken Wa Kan)
3rd – M. Abe (Kyu Do Kan-Fort Lee)
3rd – H. Yu (Princeton University)


3rd Dan and Above Division

1st - T. Kato (Kyu Do Kan-Scarsdale)
2nd - E. Dycus (Ken Wa Kan)
3rd - N. Yamaguchi (Ken Zen New York)
3rd - D. Yang (Princeton Kendo and Iaido club)


1~2 Dan Division

1st - H. K. Soo (Ei Bu Kan/Hyun Moo Kan)
2nd - Y. S. Pack (Ei Bu Kan/Hyun Moo Kan)
3rd – D. B. Choi (Princeton University)
3rd – O. Y. Chan (Ken Zen New York)


1-2 Kyu Division

1st - S. Wang (Kyu Do Kan-Fort Lee)
2nd – A. Yeung (Ken Zen New York)
3rd – J. DiCamillo (Ken Wa Kan)
3rd – A. DiCamillo (Ken Wa Kan)


3rd Kyu and Under Division

1st – J. M. Lee (Penn State University)
2nd – D. Haas (Ken Wa Kan)
3rd – S. Cheney (Penn State University)
3rd – W. Arras (Baltimore-Annapolis)


Team Division

1st – Ken Zen New York
2nd – Ken Wa Kan-P
3rd – Kyu Do Kan-Scarsdale
3rd – Penn State University-Alpha

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Kendo Demostration at Westtown School, PA

We are going to have a Kendo Demonstration at Nihon-Matsuri (Japanese Festival) at Westtown School again on Saturday, April 18th, 2009.

Address of Westtown School: 975 Westtown Road, Westtown, PA 19395

Location: Theater, Belfry, South Room

Kendo Demo Time: 4/18/2009, 10:45 AM to 11:15 AM

This Festival is open to public. More details please go to Westtown School's website:

http://www.westtown.edu/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&LinkID=1393&ModuleID=192&NEWSPID=1

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2nd Annual Goodwill Invitational Kendo Tournament will be held on April 18th, 2009

Dear friends,

Ken Wa Kan and Princeton Kendo & Iaido Club will hold the 2nd Annual Goodwill Invitational Kendo Tournament on April 18th, 2009, Saturday from 1:00 to 5:30 PM, and Godo Keiko (Open floor practice) will be followed.

This tournament will be held at the Carpenter Sports Building, Gym-1, University of Delaware. 60 North College Ave., Newark, DE 19711.

Please see the following documents for details and the registration package.

Vincent

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We're saddened over the loss of a great martial arts teacher.

We are sorry and saddened to share with you that grandmaster Thomas J. Wilson, 8th dan taekwondo black belt and 5th dan hapkido black belt, owner of the Black Belt Academy passed away on March 7, Saturday morning.

Master Wilson was a life fighter, and had been battling leukemia since autumn of 2007. He is in a better place now and will be truly missed by all.

Please join with us to include Master Wilson and his beloved wife and children in our prayers.

Vincent

For more information about Master Wilson's journey, please check:
http://www.black-belt-academy.com/School_MasterWilson.asp
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/masterwilson

And the information about the services to be held:
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Dear Friends & Family,

Thomas J. Wilson will have a Christian burial service at St. Elizabeth's Roman Catholic Church (Route 100 in Upper Uwchlan) on Thursday, March 19 at 10:00am. A celebration of his life will resume following the church service at Ludwigs Corner's Griffith Hall (fire hall). Participants will have the chance to publicly share something about Master Wilson at that time if they so choose. If you wish to lend a hand, please bring a dessert to share.

For Families of the Black Belt Academy: On Friday, March 20 at 7 pm, a special memorial candlelight service will be held at the dojang for those who participate in the childrens' classes. The children and their parents are invited to attend. Classes will resume on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting contributions to the Thomas Wilson Memorial Fund. Donations can be made to:Thomas Wilson Memorial Fund c/o 1st National Bank PO Box 514 West Chester, PA 19381-0514.
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(Event canceled due to schedules conflict.) Welcome Sensei Shozo Kato, 7th Dan Kyoshi of Kendo and Iaido to visit Ken Wa Kan on Friday, March 20th.

Update at 5:40 PM on March 16th, 2009:
This event has been canceled due to schedules conflict. I am sorry for any inconvenience may be caused. We will continue to work with Sensei Kato for the possible rescheduling of his visit again in the future. More details will be followed. Thank you for your understanding and consideration.
Vincent

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It's our honor and pleasure to welcome Sensei Shozo Kato, 7th Dan Kyoshi Kendo, 7th Dan Kyoshi Iaido to visit Ken Wa Kan at 7:15~9:15 PM, on Friday, March 20.

Kato sensei is the head instructor of Shidogakuin, one of the highest ranking U.S. practitioners of both kendo and iaido, and the head coach of Team-USA at 10th and 11th World Kendo Championships.

Our members please arrive dojo and get dressed ready by 7:00 PM.

Vincent

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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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