by Mark Kawabe | Nov 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you listen to your instructors, you’ll hear a lot of things about your kendo. It’s easy to forget what you’ve heard. That’s why many sensei tell their students to take notes. You can’t take notes if you don’t have a notebook....
by Mark Kawabe | Oct 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
Most of us are our own worst critics. Kendoka are no exception. The thing is, you don’t need another critic. Your sensei and dojo peers will do that for you. Fortunately, you have the power to change how you think about your kendo by changing your self-talk....
by Mark Kawabe | Sep 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
This past weekend we participated in the 29th S.W.O.R.D. Tournament. In no particular order, here are some things whipping through my mind regarding tournaments and what can be learned from attending and participating in them. ORGANIZATION – It doesn’t...
by Mark Kawabe | Jun 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
Saturday, June 2, 2018 was the date of our 1000 Cut Challenge fundraiser. A bit of history: we first ran the 1000 Cut Challenge on November 4, 2006 as a fundraiser for Team Canada’s efforts in the 13th World Kendo Championships. This was the fourth time...
by Mark Kawabe | Apr 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
In no particular order… Show up Pay attention Focus Do the drills to the best of your ability Listen to feedback your sensei and sempai give you and others Implement Have an open mind Be disciplined Take notes Work on your basics Have a plan Push yourself...
by Mark Kawabe | Apr 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
A few years ago, there was a seminar in Toronto on dynamic stretches for kendo. Most of the time we use this dynamic stretching routine at the start of each practice. I haven’t seen other clubs doing these warm ups, but I’m not surprised. Traditions are...
