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The MA state's joint practice (1/15/2012)

The MA state’s joint practice was held on January 15, 2012 as a MA keiko-hajime (First practice in 2012.)

Members from Shufukai, Boston Kendo Kyokai, Seizankai, Doshikai and Shodokan participated in this event.  We did kihon (basics), shiai practices, and ji-keiko from 2 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.   All of 40 participants enjoyed the practice and had a great time.  We also had a New Years’ party at the Rick’s café after the practice.

The Shufukai Japan Tour (10/31 ~ 11/12/2011)

5 members of Shufukai went to Japan to practice kendo!

We went to Tokyo, Fukuoka, Osaka and Kyoto to visit 10 different places and practiced 12 times with in 10days out of 13 days we were in Japan and watch the All Japan Kendo Championship Tournament in live. (Ogimura-sensei practiced 13 times in 11 days!)

Everyone had a great time practicing Kendo and drinking while in Japan.

Please see our blog for more detail information.

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The 12th Goyokai Kendo Tournament (10/22 and 23/2011)

The 12 Goyokai tournament was held on October 22 and 23, 2011 at Shufukai dojo.  This time we had 140 participants and there were a lot of hot matches in all divisions.

Especially we had 14 youth participants this year (we had 6 last year) and they competed in individual division (Youth division) and also in a team division. (Boston v.s. New York).All children were so excited, but audiences were more excited as they were at Boston Red Sox vs. NY Yankees.  All kids seemed enjoy their match.

Please see our blog for all results.

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The All US Kendo Tournament (8/12 and 13/2011)

The All US Kendo Championship was held on August 12 and 13, 2011 in Atlanta.

Ogi and Tim from Shufukai and Toshimi from Boston Kendo Kyokai were selected and participated in the tournament representing All Eastern Kendo Federation.Toshimi-san got a second place in Women’s division and Men’s team got a second place in Team division where Tim competed in Ji-ho and Ogi in Taisho.

Please see our blog for more information.

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The 11th Goyokai Kendo Tournament (11/6 and 7/2010)

The 11th Goyokai Kendo Tournament was held in Shufukai dojo on November 6 and 7.

It went very well and all participants competed with their best.  Thank you for all participants and Goyokai members, Boston Kendo Kyokai members and all other volunteers for your support and hard work.

Miyuki got 3rd place, Teiji got 2nd place and Skyler got a fighting spirit award in Jr. division.  Nick got 3rd place in 1-dan division. Tim got 2nd place in 3 dan division.  Shufukai A team got 3rd place in the team division.  Congratulations!!

Please see the whole results at the Shufukai blog.

AEUSKF Promotion Test (10/24/2010)

Tatsufumi Kasai passed his 3 dan

Shawn Dubey passed his 1 kyu

Congratulations!

The 16th Goyokai Kendo Camp (6/18,19 and 20/2010)

The 16th Goyokai Kendo Seminar/Camp was held in NY on June 18,19 and 20.
This year we had Hironori Tahara-sensei, Hanshi 8th dan and Kyoshi Toyotomi-sensei, Kyoshi 7th dan as guest sensei.
Please see the Ogi's keiko diary at the Shufukai blog, which will be up soon, for more detailed information for the camp.

 

The Special practice with Uchimura-sensei (3/26/10)

Uchimura-sensei (2009 All Japan Kendo Champion) visited our dojo as a part of the AUSKF educational tour.  He gave us a kendo seminar and after the seminar, all participants had chance to practice with Uchimura-sensei.  Please visit our blog for more detailed information and pictures.special-practice-with-uchimura-sensei