Waikato Kendo Club

Results of the 8th New Zealand Novice Championship 7-8 November 2015 Youth Division (under 14) 1 st Position Joyce Tsai WKC 2 nd Position Chihiro Igarashi  JSK 3 rd Position Rosa Hartnoll  JSK  Fighting Spirit Jake Fanstone  AKC  Women's Kyu Division 1 st Position Oceane Porterat AKC 2 nd Position Chihiro Igarashi  JSK  3 rd Position Cong Wang  AKC  Fighting Spirit Rosa Hartnoll  JSK  Women's Dan Division 1 st Position Lina Igarashi JSK 2 nd Position Joyce Tsai  WKC  3 rd Position Masayo Ookuma JSK  Fighting Spirit Claire van der Goes  WKC  Men's Kyu Division 1 st Position Alexander Finch DMK 2 nd Position ...

Why we are practicing Kendo and we are still peaceful people? I think it’s a really common question for everyone. Few weeks ago before Rumbudan Taikai, I was talking to my professor and said we would have a competition in Wellington and I need to settle down my topic for my report as soon as possible, so I can get it down before I go. And my professor asked what kind of sport do I do. I answered that it’s a Japanese martial art called Kendo . My professor was so surprised and said that "I take back all the things I said to you and don’t hurt me". I know he is only joking. But in real life, many people just take it for granted that all budo or martial art is equal to violence and even a lot of martial art learners have that kind of thinking as well. Personally, I think it’s not quite the case. I think the reason why we practice budo is that we want to have peace. Like we are learning Kendo, we learn the techniques, the mind set, the self control, but no one ever taught...

My personal reflection on the Rembuden Taikai : First, let's celebrate the success our team has brought us. Congratulations to Kai Yoshitani , who brought home a gold medal for Men's senior Dan open and Jordan Te Wharau who placed at second in the Men's junior Dan competition. They both fought really hard against the odds and went a long way to achieve the success. Even though Awatea Yi-Williams and Kevin Peng didn't get to advance into the final, for every shiai they fought, they showed full commitment in every seme and every cuts. They showed us not to faltered when you are at a disadvantage, keep calm and remember the Kendo sensei has taught us. Senpai has set a really good example for us junior in the future. As for the junior member of the teams - Leon, Joseph Cao, Felix Chu, Anthony, and Spyke Lawrey, you guys did awesome considering this is our first convoy to fought outside in a national level competition. This competition was hard battle for team a...

Congratulations to our Team Waikato they have made very excellent achievement in the 16th Rembuden Taiki. Kai Yoshitani won Men's senior Dan 1st Place, Jordan Te Wharau won Men's junior Dan 2nd Place, and Team made up by Felix, Jordan & Kai won 3rd Place from Inter-Club competition while our Team Awa, Leon, Spyke and Team Kevin, Joseph, Antony performed excellent in other matches. A very big THANK YOU to our extremely supportive supporters - Nicole , Jing, Catherine, David.  Except Kai, Awa and Kevin, rest of our team is still on the way driving home when I am publishing this good news to you. Now, let's make another peak in 2015 Novice Championships! Regards, Marleen 

Important Information The New Zealand Novice Championships, hosted by the Waikato Kendo Club, is a competition aimed at lifting Kendo experiences for junior Kendo practitioners. This competition will also provide shinpan training for senior Kendo practitioners with the New Zealand Kendo Federation’s (NZKF) support. Date: -           7 th November: Referees’ Seminar, Individual Competition & Prize Giving -           8 th November: Inter-Club Team Competition & Prize Giving Location: -           Gate 4, School of Education Gym, Hillcrest Road, University of Waikato, Hamilton Entry Requirements: -           Entry to the competition is open to members of the NZKF Entry Fee:  Spectators are free Entry fee for people aged 14 and under - $70 per competitor (lunches...

--------- Information for Year 2015 Beginners --------- Dates: Ø   Class A:    1.30 – 3 pm  Saturdays 7 March – 27 June (15 sessions) Ø   Class B:    1.30 – 3pm   Saturdays   18 July – 31 October (15 Sessions) Course Information: ·          No previous experience required. ·          Regardless of gender, ages from 8 to 80 are all welcome. ·          First lesson is your Free trial. ·          Fees: 150.00 — for 15 weeks course and equipment rental. ·          Objectives: By the end of the course, you will be ready to put on Bogu (armour) for your Kendo journey as a modern Samurai! Venue: Ø   School of Education ( SOE ) Gym , Gate 4, Hillcrest Road , Hamilton . Ø   Training is open to everyone...