by Mark Kawabe | Aug 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
On occasion you’ll encounter a person in keiko who tends to hold a strong kamae. When attempting an attack, you may experience the tip of their shinai impacting your do at the chest level – or if it’s an experienced person, your throat will be the...
by Mark Kawabe | Jul 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
Kendo Ontario and the Etobicoke Olympium Kendo / Iaido Club are hosting the 7th Annual Keishicho Sensei Kendo Seminar on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at the University of Toronto Athletic Centre, 55 Harbord St., Toronto from 9:00 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m. For those of you not...
by Mark Kawabe | Jul 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
Thursday, July 25th will mark the end of almost three months away from Kendo. It was as much a surprise to me as it was to my students and those who’ve known me in the Kendo world. I am grateful for the understanding of all as I’ve made my way through the...
by Mark Kawabe | Mar 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
One of “Murphy’s Laws of Combat” states: “If the enemy is in range, so are you.” This is usually true in Kendo as well. When it’s not true, it usually means you’re fighting someone shorter/taller than you or a man/woman/youth...
by Mark Kawabe | Mar 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
Just a quick note to remind all students and prospective visitors that Kendo class is canceled on Saturday March 16 due to our annual Iaido seminar.
