Photos: Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo Tournament on Nov. 3rd, 2007

Special thanks David's photos. We also had a great trophy celebration!

From left to right:

David. Mudansha (Kyu levels) Second Place

Jeff. Shodan/Nidan (1st/2nd Dan) Third Place

Kelly. Women Third Place

Maryellen. Women Champion

Bruce. Sandan+ (3rd Dan and above) Third Place

Eric. Sandan+ (3rd Dan and above) Champion

And here are the photos from the tournament day. Enjoy!

For the full size pictures, please go to the following album link:
2007-11-03 Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo Tournament

Previous post about this tournament:
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Results of Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo Tournament

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Hakama Folding

This is a picture from internet. Can't find the original source though.......please let us know if you know who should we give the credit to. Thanks.

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Results of Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo Tournament

Please join me to congratulate our memebers who attended the Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo Tournament on November 3rd, and won the trophies for themselves and Ken Wa Kan kendo Dojo. All of our 9 participants did a great job!



http://www.baltimoreannapoliskendo.com/common/page.php?id=26

1st Annual Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo Tournament

November 3, 2007

Final Standings:


Mudansha (Kyu levels)

1 - Mike Lent (Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo, B-A)
2 - David Chin (Ken Wa Kan Kendo Dojo, KWK)
3 - Ash Vouvounas (B-A)
3 - James Konrad (B-A)

Kanto Sho - Mike Lent (B-A)


Women

1 - Maryellen Velahos (KWK)
2 - Megumi Fujita (Northern Virginia Budokai, NoVa)
3 - Kelly Nickels (KWK)
3 - Kerrie Van Den Berghe (B-A)


Shodan / Nidan (1 & 2 Dan)

1 - Eric Gildea (University of Pittsburgh Kendo Dojo)
2 - Craig Philbeck (Charlotte Kendo Club)
3 - David Daniels (Shu Do Kan Kendo Dojo)
3 - Jeff Harrison (KWK)


Sandan + (3 Dan & above)

1 - Eric Dycus (KWK)
2 - Summerlin Walker (Shidogakuin Washington D.C.)
3 - Don Seto (B-A)
3 - Bruce Gingrich, Jr. (KWK)


Teams

1 - Northern Virginia Budokai
2 - Kitsune
3 - Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo "A"
3 - University of Pittsburgh & Friends

Previous post about this tournament:
Friday, November 02, 2007
Ken Wa Kan November 2007 Events

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Ken Wa Kan November 2007 Events

The following are Ken Wa Kan events in November, 2007.

1. November 3rd, Saturday: 1st Annapolis-Baltimore Taikai (tournament).
KWK is sending two teams. Welcome to stop by and cheer with our participants.

2. November 15th, Thursday: Senseis visiting.
Yang sensei and/or Fujieda sensei will visit KWK, and give our memebrs a guideline for the shinsa (promotion test). If you are going to the test on December 2nd in NY, you definitely have to attend this class.

3. November 24th. Saturday: EUSKF Shinsa application due.
Please make sure you have submitted your application form and dues to Jason before/by the 20th, Tuesday.

Sep. 29th, 2007, 1st anniversary party photos....more photos to come...

Please also go to our photo albums to take a full view of these pictures.

Ken Wa Kan 1st Anniversary Party...more photos to come

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Kendo Robot

Just for fun! A video of the kendo robot:

From Youtube: devourment77

Holiday party invitation from Princeton Sensei Yang

From: David Yang
Subject: holiday party

Hi Vincent,

I like to formally invite everyone from your club including their friends and family to our Holiday party on 12/8/07. Everyone bring their own food, Princeton dojo will provide basic items (30lb Turkey, Ham, Corn and brews).

Party is on 4pm Saturday 12/8/07 at my house located at:

21 Orchid Lane
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002
If lost please contact 856 313-2708 or 856 414-0940


Sachiko sensei welcomes all potential Iaido students from your dojo to attend our monthly iaido seminar. Cost $15 (Price includes light lunch)


David Yang

Princeton Kendo & Iaido Club
www.PrincetonKendo.com

Kendo Promotion Exam (Shinsa) on December 2nd, Sunday

Good morning, Ken Wa Kan,

The 2007 EUSKF Kendo Promotion Exam (Shinsa) is on December 2nd, Sunday. More details will be announced later soon. Please mark your calander and do your best to attend this important event for your Kendo career.

--Vincent

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Ken Wa Kan 1st Anniversary Party

We are celebrating our "Ken Wa Kan 1st Anniversary" on Saturday, September 29.

Current and former KWK members, and anyone who is interested in Kendo is invited to the dinner party. Please RSVP to our dojo manager, Jason.

Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Han Dynasty (at Exton Plaza, just behind McDonald's)
260 N. Pottstown Pike (Rt 100), Exton, PA 19341. 610-524-4002.

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Ken Wa Kan September 2007 Events

Good evening, Ken Wa Kan,

There are several Kendo events coming in September, please do your best to attend.

9/09/07: Princeton Kendo & Iaido Club will have a Kendo Demo at Philadelphia Japanese Garden 12:00pm - 3:00pm (www.shofuso.com). If you are interested in going, please contact with Peter who is Princeton Kendo club's manager, or check with Jason, our Ken Wa Kan manager.

9/16/07: Iaido Seminar with Prough and Yamauchi Sensei at Princeton Kendo and Iaido club. If you are interested in Iaido, it's a good timing to meet both Iaido senseis.

9/23/07: Fujieda Sensei, V.P. of EUSKF, will visit Princeton Kendo and Iaido club from 10:30 to 1:30 pm. If you want to join the practice please contact with Jason.

9/29/07: Ken Wa Kan Kendo Dojo 1st Anniversary Dinner Party. Please meet at dojo at 4:30 PM; Dinner will start at 6:30 PM at Han Dynasty (at Exton plaza).

Kendo class in Fall

Dear Ken Wa Kan,

Due to the facility's schedule in Fall, our Kendo class will start at 8:00 PM and end at 9:30 PM since September 4th, next Tuesday. Please arrive dojo and be ready for class on time. Thank you for your attention.

Wish you all have a safe and nice long weekend.

Vincent

14th WKC USA Team - U.S. Team Tryout Application

Good morning, Ken Wa Kan,

I receivd information (as attachments) from Ishizuka Sensei who is the president of EUSKF.

If you are Sho-Dan or higher and are interested in this selection match, please let me know. Or if you are interested in just going to watch, let me and Jason know as well. Thank you.

I'll see you in class.
Vincent

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Updated photos

Updated photos of our new members. Have a look.



The link to view all albums of our Kendo Dojo.
http://community.webshots.com/user/twkendopa?vhost=community

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Videos of Visiting New Orleans Kendo Club

There are 9 new video clips available on Youtube. Check it out. They are taken during Vincent's revisit New Orleans Kendo Club.


http://youtube.com/twkendopa

Ken Wa Kan August 2007 Events

Good morning, Ken Wa Kan,

There are some up-coming events at Ken Wa Kan in August. Please do your best to join with us.

1. August 9th, Thursday: Yang Sensei from Princeton Kendo & Iaido Club will give us a 30 mins Iaido demo/introduction. After that, we will have a joint Kendo practice.

2. August 11th, Satursday: Yang sensei invites all of our Ken Wa Kan members to join Princeton Kendo & Iaido Club annual BBQ at his house. *Note on 8/2/2007: the event is canceled and to be resheduled due to Yang Sensei's conflict with his business trip.*

3. August 16th, Thursday: Before John's leaving in August, we are going to have an in house testing for him. As we can see, John is such a hard working kenshi who lives in South of New Jersey and comes to study kendo with us two nights per week. Please come to observe, learn the testing process, and send John our best wishes.

Vincent


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David
Date: Jul 26, 2007 3:10 PM
Subject: Up coming events

Greeting Princeton's Kendoka,

Quick reminders, we have 3 events coming this August.

8/9/07 Thursday 8-9:30pm Iaido Demo and Joint Kendo Kata practice at Lan Sensei's Dojo (325 Westtown road, West Chester, PA 19382)

8/11/07 Saturday 4:30 Annual Summer BBQ and meeting at my house (21 Orchid Lane, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002)

8/12/07 Sunday 10:30-2:30pm Iaido Seminar with Sachiko and John Sensei

I need to know how many of you can make it to the Iaido Demo on 8/9 and/or BBQ Party at 8/11. Please reply!!


Lan Sensei,

Please invite your students to join us at our BBQ party on 8/11/07

I also like to extend this invitation to Kendoka on this list that occasionally practices with us; we like to see you TOO!

Happy summer~
David Yang

Princeton Kendo & Iaido Club
Princeton University Kendo Club

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