Ken Wan Kan Delaware Kendo Club

2010 January Kendo and Iaido Events

2010-01-05T15:24:00.001-05:00

Happy New Year! I wish you all had a great holidays with family and friends.

There are some Kendo/Iaido events in January 2010 I'd like to remind and share with you.

Jan. 7, Thursday- Ken Wa Kan New Year opening class.
Jan. 9, Saturday- Kyu Do Kan/Scarsdale New Year opening class.
Jan. 9, Saturday- Princeton Kendo & Iaido Club New Year's party at Yang sensei's house.
Jan. 15, Friday- (still pending) Kato snesie and Church sensei visit Ken Wa Kan.
Jan. 24, Sunday- 2010 East Coast Iaido Seminar and Shinsa at NJIT, New Jersey
Jan. 31, Sunday- Ken Zen Dojo at New York City: Kendo Shinsa Seminar (Kyu~4th Dan. Free event, no cost.)

If you need more information regarding to above events, please let me know. Wish everyone have a great start of 2010, and I hope to see most of you in the opening class.

Best,
Vincent

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Holiday schedules and Princeton Yang Sensei's New Year's party

2009-12-22T18:43:00.003-05:00

Few reminders before the holidays:

Ken Wa Kan West Chester remains open for practice on Tuesdays of Dec. 22 and Dec. 29. The class on Monday, Dec. 28 in Delaware is still pending.
Ken Wa Kan 2010 New Year's official opening class is on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010. Please attend! (Note: Dojo will be opened for practice on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010.)
David Yang sensei from Princeton Kendo and Iaido Dojo invites us to his New Year's party. Please let me know or contact him if you are planning to attend. Party Details: Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 New Year Party. PLEASE Email iLoveKendo@Princetonkendo.com or call 856 313-2708 if you are planning to go to the party. Thanks! 21 Orchid Lane, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 (5:00pm ~ 9:00pm)

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Cancellation- Tonight's seminar with Kato sensei and Church sensei

2009-12-18T10:45:00.002-05:00

Due to snow Storm warning in the area from this evening to tomorrow, tonight's seminar with Shozo Kato sensei and Bella Church sensei has been canceled.

The seminar has been re-scheduled to Friday, January 15th, 2010.

If you have any question or concern, please let me know. Please keep warm, and wish you have a safe and nice weekend.

Vincent

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Welcome Shozo Kato Sensei to visit Ken Wa Kan, West Chester on 12/18 Firday

2009-12-14T14:56:00.002-05:00

On 2/18, Friday (7:30~9:30 PM) at West Chester:

Year End Kendo Seminar and Practice with Shozo Kato sensei and Bella Church sensei.

As most of you have already known that Kato sensei, Kendo and Iaido 7th Dan, Kyushi, head instructor of Shidogakuin is the former coach for Team-USA at 10th and 11th World Kendo Championships. It's our great preasure to have Kato sensei visit Ken Wa Kan again.

If you are planning to attend the seminar, please arrive dojo early, dress well, and enjoy the high class training with Senseis.

On 12/21, Monday at Delaware:

Last official class of 2009 is on 12/21 Moday, but I will still go to the class on 12/28 Moday if any of you plan to be there.

Vincent

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EUSKF 2009 Shinsa Results- Ken Wa Kan (West Chester, Delaware, PSU)

2009-12-10T20:50:00.001-05:00

Congratulations to the following people for passing their kendo shinsa at Scarsdale, New York on Saturday, November 14th, 2009:

Ken Wa Kan- West Chester

1- Dycus: 4th Dan
2- Maenner: 3rd Dan (Princeton)
3- Velahos: 2nd Dan
4- Nickels: 2nd Dan
5- Zodda: 1st Dan
6- Al. Bolig: 1st Dan
7- J. DiCamillo: 1 Kyu
8- Nishida: 1 Kyu
9- M. Gingrich: 1 Kyu
10- Chio 2 Kyu
11- Haas: 2 Kyu
12- Lawn: 2 Kyu
13- King: 3 Kyu
14- Drew: 3 Kyu
15- Pillala- 3 Kyu
16- Sharp- 4 Kyu
17- An. Bolig- 5 Kyu
18- Caron- 5 Kyu

Ken Wa Kan-Delaware

1- Ruck: 2 Kyu
2- Hendrickson: 3 Kyu
3- Choi- 4 Kyu

Ken Wa Kan- PSU

1- A. DiCamillo: 1 Kyu
2- H. Kim: 3 Kyu
3- Cheney: 3 Kyu
4- Latovich: 3 Kyu
5- Graffi: 4 Kyu

Vincent

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Ken Wa Kan end of the year 2009 class schedules

2009-11-24T13:51:00.004-05:00

Ken Wa Kan end of the year 2009 class schedules:

Delaware: Last official class is on 12/21 Moday, but I still will go to the class on 12/28 Moday if any of you plan to be there. Please let me know if you will or won't attend the class.
West Chester: Last official class is on 12/17 Thursday, but the dojo will still be opened for practice on 12/22 Tuesday and 12/29 Tuesday.
PSU: Please check with Bruce or PSU Kendo Club's website for more details.
There is NO class on 11/26 Thursday Thanksgiving, 12/24 Thursday Christmas Eve, and 12/31/2009 Thursday New Year's Eve.
2010 Ken Wa Kan New Year Opening Class (at West Chester) is on 1/7/2010 Thursday.

Vincent

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Oct. 31th, PSU Hershey Medical Center kendo practice & demo; Halloween party

2009-10-25T21:52:00.000-04:00

There is a kendo practice and demo at Penn State University Medical Center (Hershey) from 11:30 AM to 2 PM, Saturday, Oct. 31th. Afterward, you are invited to Bruce's house for Halloween party. If you are interested in attending the events, please email us for more details. Thank you.

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2009 EUSKF Annual Kendo Shinsa (Promotion Test)

2009-10-15T10:07:00.003-04:00

EUSKF Annual Kendo Shinsa (Promotion Test) 2009

When: Saturday, November 14, 2009
Where: Greenville Elementary School Gym, 100 Glendale Rd., Scarsdale, NY 10583
Time to Gather: 12:30 P.M.
Shinsa to Begin: 1:00 P.M.
Shinsa Fee: $30.00 per applicant

For the Shinsa fee please make check payable to EUSKF and submit it, along with the application form (provided below) properly filled-in, to Ishizuka-sensei no later than a week before the day of Shinsa (by November 7, 2009), or to Han-sensei on the day of Shinsa if you had a good reason why you could not hand it in before that date.

Those who pass the Shinsa must pay the Menjo fee shown below, in order to receive Certificate issued by AUSKF. The check should be made (after announcement of your advanced grade) payable to EUSKF, and submit it to Ishizuka-sensei, or to the head instructor of your dojo.

Masashi Shikai sensei (kendo kyoshi 7th Dan) will be with us on the day of the shinsa and we will have a joint kendo practice together with him after shinsa. There is no extra fee to pay for the practice and everybody is welcome to participate. Those people who do not take test, but want to join kendo practice should come to Greenville Elementary School gym by 3:30 pm. Most of sitting judge sensei are going to participate in this joint kendo practice.

Kendo-Kata required
1 Dan: 3 katas
2 Dan: 5 katas
3 Dan: 7 katas
4 Dan: 10 katas

For shinsa application form and more details, please see the following document.

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2009 SEUSKF Kendo Championships and 2009 Cornell Kendo Tournament

2009-10-14T09:53:00.008-04:00

2009 Southeastern United States Kendo Federation Championships (20th Anniversary)

Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo and Northern Virginia Budokai are co-hosting the 2009 SEUSKF Championship Tournament and Promotional on October 24th to 25th at the George Mason University Fieldhouse in Fairfax, Virginia.

Information including registration forms, please visit http://www.seuskf2009.com/

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2009 Cornell Kendo Tournament

Date: Oct. 24 & 25, 2009
Location: Cornell University, Noyes Community and Recreation Center, Large Gym.
Please see the flyer for details of this year's Cornell Kendo Tournament.

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Ken Wa Kan 3rd Anniversary Godo Keiko and Dinner Party

2009-09-29T14:25:00.002-04:00

It’s time to celebrate our Ken Wa Kan Kendo Dojo 3rd Anniversary!

Thank you for supporting Ken Wa Kan during the past year. Because of you, Ken Wa Kan is able to continue serving our community, while sharing our Kendo knowledge and spirit with our friends. I hope Ken Wa Kan will continue our original goal which is to help more people interested in studying and discovering the true spirit and beauty of Kendo.

I hope this anniversary godo keiko and dinner party will bring everyone together as a family while we enjoy a different form of good time other than Kendo study. So please come and mingle with your families and friends. Also, if there are any comments or suggestions to improve our club, please let us know.

Godo Keiko-

Time: 3:00 PM ~ 5:30 PM, Saturday, October 10th, 2009

Location: 325 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA 19382 (Ken Wa Kan West Chester Dojo)

Dinner-

Time: 6:30 ~9:30 PM, Saturday, October 10th, 2009

Location: Diversity Chinese/Japanese/American Buffet with Hibachi Grill/Sushi bar (Banquet room)

Address: 133 E.Swedesford Rd.,Exton, PA 19341 (Fairfield Place/shopping center, Just besides GIANT Supermarket)

Cost: $15/adult; $10/Teen & Kid; No charge for Senseis! (Fee includes foods, drinks, beers, and tips)

Dress Code: Casual

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2009 Fall Class Schedule

2009-09-03T23:12:00.002-04:00

We will start our Fall classes on Monday, September 14.

Classes time: Every Monday, 8:45 - 10:15 PM.

Note: No class on Labor Day, September 7.

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2009 Sep. Oct. Nov. Kendo Events

2009-08-24T21:21:00.002-04:00

There are several kendo events have been scheduled in the next couple of months.

9/12, Saturday, 3:00~5:30 PM- KYU DO KAN/Scarsdale/EUSKF 1st practice of Fall 2009
10/10, Saturday afternoon and evening- KEN WA KAN 3rd Anniversary Godo Keiko and Dinner party (more details will be announced soon)
10/24, Saturday- SEUSKF 20th Annual Tournament (George Mason University: 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA 22030): http://www.seuskf2009.com/
11/14, Saturday- 2009 EUSKF Shinsa/Promotion Exam (more details will be followed)

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2009 Summer kendo events updated

2009-07-02T13:02:00.004-04:00

There are kendo seminar, camp, party, and schedules updated for the next few weeks. Please take a look and try to attend if you are available, and let me know if you have any question. Wish you have a nice July 4th weekend.

Vincent

8/1, Saturday: SEUSKF Kendo Seminar and Promotion Test held by Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo Club
8/4 ~ 8/9: Shidogakuin Summer Camp at Bryn Mawr College (You don't need to attend all 6 days, neither to stay on campus- living and dinner cost can be deducted.)

7/11, Saturday: Kelly's summer party at Hershey
Reiun Kenkai/Hershey/Hummelstown Dojo: 7/4 at Hummelstown church; 7/11 (PSU Hershey Medical Center Gym) & 7/18 temporally at YMCA Harrisburg. Please contact Bruce or Jason for more details.
Kyu Do Kan at Scarsdale, New York is closed for two months. It will reopen after Labor Day weekend. Kyu Do Kan at Fort Lee, New Jersey still opens for practice through out the summer.

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Class Time and Location Updated

2009-05-04T13:53:00.000-04:00

Delaware Class Starts on June 1, 2009

Class Time: Mondays: 7:00 ~ 9:00 PM

Location: George Wilson Community Center. 303 New London Rd., Newark, Delaware 19711

Any question please contact email: twkendopa@gmail.com

Welcome to Ken Wa Kan Delaware Kendo Club

2009-04-12T21:37:00.001-04:00

Ken Wa Kan Delaware Kendo Club is a member of EUSKF and AUSKF. For more class information, please contact twkendopa@gmail.com or visit Ken Wa Kan Dojo website at http://www.freewebs.com/twkendopa/index.htm