by Mark Kawabe | Dec 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
As a follow-up to the previous holiday schedule post . . . We will have practice this Saturday (December 28) from 2~4 p.m. in Welland, then go out for sushi afterward. We will NOT have practice on Monday, December 30th. We WILL have practice on Thursday, January 2nd....
by Mark Kawabe | Dec 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
I believe there is nothing like Kendo or other full-contact martial arts to bring home the reality that life isn’t fair. I say this because at some point in your martial arts experience, you will think you’re pretty good and you’ll meet someone equal...
by Mark Kawabe | Dec 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
Just for people who want to plan ahead . . . at the moment . . . we will be on regular class schedule until (and including) December 19th (Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 7:40 ~ 9:40 p.m.). We will NOT have class Christmas Eve, but will have class on December 26th....
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...
