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.
by Mark Kawabe | Feb 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Hayakawa Kendo Club will be holding practice as usual this evening. I know a few people will be away to celebrate Valentine’s Day. I feel like sharing some perspectives on Valentine’s Day. These relate to other holidays as well, so don’t feel...
by Mark Kawabe | Jan 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
From the point of ignition To the final drive The point of a journey Is not to arrive Anything can happen… And that’s Kendo training, in a nutshell.
by Mark Kawabe | Jun 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
Just as a quick note, the club is practicing on June 30, 2012. Yes, it’s the long weekend. All the more reason to do Kendo! See you Saturday! Happy Canada Day!
by Mark Kawabe | Jun 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
Due to summer vacations etc., it is reminded to all students who don’t have a “set” schedule to let me know they’re coming to class. If I don’t get a notification at least 1.5 hours prior to class, don’t assume there will be one : )...
by Mark Kawabe | May 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
There will be no class on Saturday, May 19th. It’s the Victoria Day long weekend, but that’s not the reason we’re not having class. The reason is that I’ll be on my M2 motorcycle course. And, of course, asking an instructor from another club to...
