Picture of everyone at the Dojo Tournament yesterday

Dojo Intramural Tournament, Thursday, May 17th 2007

Ken Wa Kan Intramural Tournament

Time: : 8:00~9:30 PM, Thursday, May 17th, 2007

Team Red v.s. Team White

Team Captains: Mr. Gingrich (3rd Dan) & Mr. Dycus (3rd Dan)

Sunday June 10th, 2007. AEUS Kendo Tournament

AEUS Kendo Tournament
Sunday, June 10th, 2007.

Tournament Site:
Polytechnic University
6 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn, New York 11201
(which is on Jay Street between Tech Place and Willoughby Street in downtown Brooklyn)

Entry Fee:
Team and individual: $35.00 per person;
Individual or Team only: $20.00;
All players must be 14 years old & up.

There are four divisions:

• 3 Dan & up Division
• 1, 2 Dan Division (14years old & up)
• Kyu's Division (14years old & up)
• Woman's Division (14years old & up)

Deadline for entry the tournament is May 21st, 2007.

For more details of this tournament, please contact with Jason or Vincent.

2007 AUSKF Kendo Summer Camp: June 29, 30, & July 1

• 2007 AUSKF Kendo Summer Camp

  • June 29, 30, July 1, 2007, Suwanee, GA
  • 1 Kyu - 7 Dan & Shogo Promotional Exam Info and Applications
  • Application deadline: 15 June
  • Hotel reservations due: 31 May

For more information and the application form, please visit:
http://www.auskf.info/announcements/2007/summercamp/application.pdf

Ken Wa Kan training schedule

Dear Ken Wa Kan Kenshis,

Good afternoon. I wish you all enjoy the weather very much.

Since May 1st, next Tuesday, our classes/training will have a little bit change. I hope this change will benefit to our members at both preparing the promotion test and also the kendo concept/spirit.

Tuesday class:
8:05 PM ~ 8:30 PM: Kata (please bring your boken)
8:30 PM ~ 8:40 PM: Warm up (wear your Tare and Do )
8:40 PM ~ 9:10 PM: Basic/Advance skills/footwork training
9:10 PM ~ 9:30 PM: Basic/Advance Keiko

Thursday class:
8:05 PM ~ 8:20 PM: Warm up (wear your Tare and Do)
8:20 PM ~ 8:45 PM: Basic/Advance skills/footwork training
8:50 PM ~ 9:30 PM: Basic/Advance Keiko

We may have some tiny adjustments in between each period, but this is a general big picture that we are going to follow with.

Again, if you are unable to attend the class, please send Jason or me a message as your convenience.

Thank you for your attention, and I will see you in classes.

Best,

Vincent

We are on Youtube

We are on Youtube.

Click the following link to watch our video clips.

http://www.youtube.com/twkendopa

Meanings of kendo Hakama

I found more information about the meanings of Kendo Hakama. Visit the following website will lead you to it:

http://www.kendo-usa.org/reference/hakama_meaning.htm

Vincent

some useful info from Princeton Kendo & Iaido Club

Dear Ken Wa Kan kenshis,

Just sharing with you some useful and knowledgeable information from Princeton Kendo & Iaido club. We may need a train about how to fold our hakama and gi properly later soon. Also, if you are interested in participating the event on 4/22, please let Jason and/or me know.

Meanwhile, if you missed the last 2 classes, I hope you can make it on tomorrow.

I'll see you in class.

Vincent

(Part of the following contents are quoted from Yang Sensei, Princeton Kendo & Iaido Club: http://www.princetonkendo.com/)

They are numerous interpretations for the meaning of the hakama pleats, following is how I been taught and it seems to be accepted by most Kendo-ka. These 5 pleats are called "Go Rin Go Jyo" (五倫五常).

5 front pleats of hakama (袴) are called:

Mercy 仁 ( pounced "jin" in Japanese)
Righteousness 義 (gi)
Etiquette 禮 (rei)
Wisdom 智 (chi)
Trust 信 (shin)

The back of Hakama often refers to as in-yo (in Chinese yin-yang) These are the two elementary and complimentary forces (Eastern Philosophy)

4/22/07
Japanese Cherry Blossom demonstration at Essex County 12:30am - 3:30pm -- !CONFIRMED!

Essex County's Cherry Blossoms Festival is the biggest in the U.S.!! Average 100,000 visitors each year will gather to see this event.
"Bring the whole family and enjoy free Japanese cultural Activities throughout the Festival"

Kendo - Exame de 8º Dan

Here is another cool vedio about the Documentary of Kendo. Share with you!

The Art of Kendo

Just found this video on youtube. Share with you.

Mar. 1st, 2007. Peter Strauss's last practice with us.

On March 1st, before leaving for Japan, Peter had his last practice with us. We are grateful to have him in our dojo in the past few months, and wish him the very best for his future career.

Welcome back to visit us anytime, Peter.

Click the following link to view photos.


by twkendopa

Photos of visiting NYC Kendo Club on 2/24/2007

Jason and Vincent visited New York City Kendo Club last Saturday, Feb. 24th, 2007. The day was also the last practice Mr. Peter Strauss played with this club before his leaving the US.



You can also click the link here to our Photo Gallery.
Visiting NYC Kendo Club on 2/24/2007

Thursday class, March 1st, 2007

This Thursday will be Peter Strauss's last practice with us. If possible please try and make this last class with him to practice and say our goodbyes to him.

Jason

Today's Class Cancelation, Tuesday, 2/13

Dear Ken Wa Kan Kenshi(s),

Due to the bad weather and highly potential driving hazardous, I am sorry that we have to cancel tonight's Kendo class.

Either Jason or I will give you a call to confirm this message.

For some of you haven't given Jason your AUSKF/EUSKF Federations registration fees and form of 2007, please bring them to Jason on Thursday, 2/15, when is the last time we collect your application. Thank you.

Also, if you are willing to visit Fujieda Sensei's dojo (in NJ) and have a joint practice with our federation's other dojo(s), please notice Jason about your coming.

Vincent Lan
KEN WA KAN KENDO DOJO
http://www.freewebs.com/twkendopa/

Photos of friends from NYC Kendo Club visiting us on Feb. 1st, 2007.

Photos of our dearly friends/Kenshis visiting from New York City Kendo Club on Feb. 1st, 2007 are on website. Welcome to visit our Photo Gallery by clicking the following link.

by twkendopa on 2/8/2007.