Ken Wa Kan-West Chester New Practice Session since March 6th, Saturday

I am happy to announce that we are going to have one more practice session every week since Saturday, March 6th, 2010.

Date: Saturdays

Time:

Beginners/teens/without bogu: 4:15-5:30 PM

All levels: 4:15~6:00 PM

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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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Tuesday Feb. 9th, 2010, Class cancelled tongiht due to winter storm

Due to the winter storm warning and the safety concern, tonight's kendo class has been cancelled. Class will resume on Thursday.

Please keep warm and be safe.

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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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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