by Mark Kawabe | May 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
If you take kendo out of the dojo, is it still kendo? If you’re doing kata or kihon waza in shorts and t-shirts on the beach, is it still kendo? What makes kendo . . . kendo? From my perspective, the answer is defined by the intent you bring to the activity. If...
by Mark Kawabe | Apr 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
From the All Japan Kendo Federation (AJKF): The Concept of Kendo The concept of Kendo is to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the Katana (sword). The Purpose of Practicing Kendo The purpose of practicing Kendo is: To mold the...
by Mark Kawabe | Mar 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
A recent newcomer to our dojo is also a recent newcomer to our country. He’s from England, so it’s a pleasure hearing idioms and phrases that aren’t part of the Canadian lexicon. On a recent sojourn to another dojo, he was having a conversation with...
by Mark Kawabe | Mar 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
When I reflect on my kendo, I often remind myself that I alone am responsible for my kendo performance. Whether I have performed well or not, it’s my kendo. I see this in my students and other kendoka as well. Their kendo is often a recognizable reflection of...
by Mark Kawabe | Jan 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
Kendo is considered a martial art, not a sport. So why are there Kendo tournaments? I’m not going to get into that discussion here, save to say that from my perspective, Kendo tournaments are a good opportunity to get the Kendo community together and to test...
by Mark Kawabe | Dec 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
There are a few things coming up that people might like to know about. New Year’s Keiko Kendo Ontario is holding a Kendo godo keiko to celebrate the new year. The event is organized by the Markham and Nikka Gakuen Kendo Clubs. Time: Saturday, January 3, 2015....
