by Mark Kawabe | Mar 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
This phrase is taken from the purpose of kendo, as outlined by the All Japan Kendo Federation (AJKF). It comes after these other lines: “To hold in esteem human courtesy and honour, To associate with others with sincerity.” There are those who choose to...
by Mark Kawabe | Feb 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
Brian getting his 1st kyu certificate Dylan getting his shodan certificate Proud sensei moment 🙂 In kendo we don’t wear belts as part of the uniform. The only thing that distinguishes one kendoka’s ability from another is – their ability 🙂 That being...
by Mark Kawabe | Feb 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
It’s been my experience at several dojos that when a student leaves, there is a special “goodbye” keiko with that person. This is usually done with people who anticipate continuing kendo elsewhere. For those who are leaving because they fine...
by Mark Kawabe | Feb 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
It’s been a week since last weekend’s FIK Shimpan Seminar held in Toronto. I jotted down some notes after the seminar, but wanted to reflect on them a bit before putting them online. One point emphatically made at every shimpan seminar I have been to is...
by Mark Kawabe | Jan 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Toshikoshi Keiko this year. For those who haven’t experienced one, the term “toshikoshi keiko” refers to a practice that is held over the new year. Our version went something like this: Eat, drink & be...
