by Mark Kawabe | Nov 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
I am quite pleased to report that all of my students were successful in their grading attempts. Congratulations to you all! Alas, I was not successful in my own grading challenge, but I received some very positive feedback and good advice to incorporate into my...
by Mark Kawabe | Oct 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Do babies learn to walk without falling? Do we tell children to not speak until their words come out fully formed? Mistakes are learning opportunities. Everyone makes them. They are a part of learning. Cherish your mistakes. Learn from them. That’s part of your...
by Mark Kawabe | Sep 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
The term “sutemi” means to throw yourself 100% into your attack without fear of the consequence. It’s an important concept in kendo. I think it’s just as important for life. How often we hold ourselves back because of fear of potential...
by Mark Kawabe | Sep 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
Over the years, I’ve been asked many times why we named the club the Hayakawa Kendo Club. Most kendo clubs are geographically named after the city they’re located in. Using this method, the club would have been called the Welland Kendo Club. Nothing wrong...
by Mark Kawabe | Aug 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’ve been away from the dojo for several weeks on vacation and work trips. While I was away, I received a phone call from Sensei Gill from the St. Catharines Kendo Club. He informed me that due to health reasons, he was closing the St. Catharines Kendo Club....
