tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-157707922024-03-05T00:29:27.035-08:00AtienzaKendoAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-90793482944325660722007-04-08T13:45:00.000-07:002007-08-04T20:23:19.454-07:00Back to Kendo- North South Takai 2007<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiczqABzcxz4X9ERF-ROHKEI9UtVMxWzknFJpJY56ErlzqgHQshBv6sTisobbiPZpFZmqnpe0fH6H-CidH0FieoFAI8Bwd2mudaOEK-l0ioYWtPxozKBlifmhuxOnXmbVKQPmCv/s1600-h/RexKendo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiczqABzcxz4X9ERF-ROHKEI9UtVMxWzknFJpJY56ErlzqgHQshBv6sTisobbiPZpFZmqnpe0fH6H-CidH0FieoFAI8Bwd2mudaOEK-l0ioYWtPxozKBlifmhuxOnXmbVKQPmCv/s320/RexKendo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095051784494235858" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8M90fkCl8c-tk72Ijf_VaQ5Q2W5_G1BmQpos54FfZGC7GQezb7sMn5609_R8okLCKWeGJcMI0IkKSoJ64HY3WFOU6mZJXH6d00obOo4mKyxKyKNKVcki56BwKuf1PpVLOzPXx/s1600-h/1792802452.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8M90fkCl8c-tk72Ijf_VaQ5Q2W5_G1BmQpos54FfZGC7GQezb7sMn5609_R8okLCKWeGJcMI0IkKSoJ64HY3WFOU6mZJXH6d00obOo4mKyxKyKNKVcki56BwKuf1PpVLOzPXx/s320/1792802452.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5051161894720302738" /></a><br /><br />After almost a yearlong leave from Kendo, I returned a week from the North South Takai in San Jose.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1138527410446430102006-01-29T01:33:00.000-08:002006-01-29T01:36:50.496-08:00Eiga Sensei<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/1600/IMG_0211.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/320/IMG_0211.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Seminar with Naoki Eiga Sensei at Sho Tokyo Dojo. <br /><br />What an Experience!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1134229516542063242005-11-28T10:36:00.000-08:002005-12-10T12:38:53.723-08:00Jin Kote Arrives<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/1600/DSC_0016.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/320/DSC_0016.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/1600/DSC_0017.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/320/DSC_0017.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/1600/DSC_0010.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/320/DSC_0010.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/1600/DSC01196.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/320/DSC01196.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/1600/DSC01197.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/320/DSC01197.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />My Jin Kote Finally arrives after nearly 7 weeks of wait. Here are some pics. Full review to follow.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1132431819913278432005-11-19T12:22:00.000-08:002005-11-19T12:23:39.936-08:00LedI led the practice last night. <br />I was nervous and kept forgetting my words<br />but was exciting.<br /><br />Want to do it again.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1129273670518535902005-10-13T23:59:00.000-07:002005-10-14T00:07:50.523-07:0010/11 Oct 05training post Tournament.<br /><br />I want to take it easy this week after practicing almost daily for the tournament. I was hoping that the tape, taken by Steven, would be available but only the second tape (w/out my match) was at the dojo.<br /><br />Spars with Mr Young and Jessie as well as training with a new kid, Bryan.<br /><br />Came early Tues to join group warm up finishing early by 8:30pm. Plan to contact OSULA Dojo to plan visit. Rika called from Eguchi to confirm my order of Jin Kote. I requested for my name embroidered in Katakana (in silver). She said that it will take<br />4 weeks to get. that in November!!! Can't wait.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1128922428849093352005-10-09T22:25:00.000-07:002005-10-12T10:32:46.946-07:0009 Oct Tournament Day<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/1600/DSC01105.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/320/DSC01105.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/1600/DSC01075.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/320/DSC01075.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/1600/DSC01108.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/320/DSC01108.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />D Day. My First Shodan Match<br /><br />Met at 7am at the Dojo. Rode with Jessie, Van, Steven. Line up and Roll call at 9am. Kata Demonstration was great. <br />Ikkyu Matches: Tammy and Steven. Adult Kyu matches: Van (2nd round), Jason. 1-2 Dan Matches: Me, Won, Mr. Young, Jessie, Ji Su.<br /><br />everyone Came out ! Mom, Len and Kids, Jay/Nhi and Kids! <br /><br />Lost in first round to Keith Kawagishi/Costa Mesa. I was very happy with the match. Though lost, I was comfortable and not nervous, got some good swings. Sabumnim was satisfied. <br /><br />alot of work put in 2 months/34 lbs. <br />1000 suburis in 1000 days<br />I can only get better.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1128921860225449252005-10-09T22:21:00.000-07:002005-10-09T22:24:20.230-07:0007/08 Oct 200507 Oct<br /><br />Short practice. still resting out the wrist for this weekend. Found with JB. Van.<br /><br />08 Oct<br /><br />Saturday last practice before tournament. Won. Ryan. Michael came in at 10:30 am.<br />Jason came along to practice.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1128580974205220712005-10-05T23:41:00.000-07:002005-10-05T23:42:54.213-07:0005 Oct 05A bit fatigued from daily practice. Will rest tomorrow to recover.<br /><br />1-0 today. Fought against Mr. Won. <br /><br />Men.<br />Kote.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1128492658617585482005-10-04T23:03:00.000-07:002005-10-09T23:57:19.846-07:00Practice 03/04 Oct 05<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/1600/1767285686.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/320/1767285686.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/1600/915142051.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/320/915142051.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />10/03 Early at practice today. We had a visiting Sensei Parl, 7th Dan from Cypress to teach match etiquette and terms.<br />2-0 on practice matches. Had a spar with Hagiwara 3dan from Sho Tokyo. <br /><br />Reminder: bring forearm down to defend Do. Improper to block with arms raised and lowered shinai.<br /><br />10/04 <br /><br />Dropped off by Ellen. Practice matches today 2-1. focus on defensive moves to counter kote strikes.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1128083758344378832005-09-30T05:29:00.000-07:002005-09-30T05:35:58.350-07:00Practice 28/29 Sept28: total are all practice matches preparing for the tournament. My match was with Jisu. I felt fine going into the match<br />with a quick Men score and a push out of boundaries. He countered with 2 successive Do strikes and took the win.<br /><br />Lesson: bring arm down and protect Do as fast as possible.<br /><br />29: Started with Mike then JB then Mr. young. <br /><br />Felt really comfortable with the swings today. Arms still wrapped from the mishits of sparrs 2 days ago. Prepare for practice with Sensei from Cypress on Mon.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1127972313235633192005-09-28T22:35:00.000-07:002005-09-28T22:38:33.240-07:00Practice 27 Sept 053 rounds of practice with IlKyu students. A missed hack on forearm left a mean bruise. Must come daily for the next week to prepare for the tournament. Dojo Matches will start tomorrow.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1127457001703101792005-09-22T23:25:00.000-07:002005-09-22T23:30:01.706-07:00Pratice 22Sept05Almost a week w/out practice but was back today. Started around 7:30p missing pratice going straight to spar w/ Van, Won, unknown 1Dan guy. Then did a second set w/ Ji Su and Jason. Felt comfortable with my Kote hits though immediately out of breathe. Won paid for the SCKO registration so I paid him back for $15.<br /><br />We all had to stay to assemble new Bogu racks since the Dojo is growing leaps and bounds! out at 10pm.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1126982195830449072005-09-17T11:33:00.000-07:002005-09-17T11:36:35.836-07:00Practice 16 Sept 05In at 7:45pm. Sparred with a new 3dan visitor. then on to VAN. He has improved much on his blocking. Then fought with Jason. It seems that I lasted a bit longer tonight which is great. <br /><br />Sabumnim reminded me to make sure to extend amd finish my strokes and step out up to 3 steps to ensure that I get the point.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1126981989794195062005-09-12T11:29:00.000-07:002005-09-17T11:33:09.803-07:00Practice 12 Sept 05Last day of vacation so I wanted to make sure that I get a practice in. I was a bit late during group practice. Had a round w/ Mika, Mr. Young and Jason--He is a new kendoka but is quick and has some raw talent.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1126355702005223322005-09-10T05:29:00.000-07:002005-09-10T05:35:02.010-07:00Practice 09 Sept 05Day off from work. Joined 5:30pm intermediate class. Practice is much easier w/ mostly 6 reps. Feeling still winded really early. Must slow down on yunggyungs. breathe better and more evenly. Keep arm leveled when doing men. correct follow-through on all swings- keep arms raised. step out more.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1126246975961019982005-09-08T23:18:00.000-07:002005-09-08T23:22:55.966-07:00Practice 08 Sept 05Back to practice after a day off. In by 6:30 pm. Visiting 3dan Lee from WLA leading so for sure this will be a rough practice. Kuwahara from Sho Tokyo is visiting as well.<br /><br />Brutal 1hr workout starting with long streches then successive yunggyoungs and Mori's. Sparred with Mr. Won then Jason.<br />Feet all blistered but felt ok in general.<br /><br />1000 suburis 1000 days.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1126101801948494882005-09-06T06:58:00.000-07:002005-09-07T07:03:21.953-07:00PracticeGroup practice at 7pm w/ Sabonim leading> I was paired with a newcomer. Then spars with Scott, Mr. Young, Jessie. Finished <br />at 8:30pm. Heard that Ryan may be leaving Dojo. He is one of the last remaining attendees from last year (except for Mr. Young). Everyone else is new.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1125969134105961302005-09-05T18:09:00.000-07:002005-09-05T18:12:14.106-07:00Practice photos/n.kim<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/1600/361526587.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/320/361526587.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/1600/508538068.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/320/508538068.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/1600/kumphoto7.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/320/kumphoto7.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1125968823721013502005-09-05T18:04:00.000-07:002005-09-05T18:08:48.110-07:00Master Young Kim<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/1600/kumphoto.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/320/kumphoto.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Sabunim-<br />7th Dan <br />founder of YunKumJae Dojo<br /><br />A constant inspiration.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1125751585799400382005-09-03T05:39:00.000-07:002005-09-05T17:54:45.856-07:00Fri 03 Sept<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/1600/543752854.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/320/543752854.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/1600/1098957702.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/320/1098957702.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Missed Practice for 2 days and feeling sluggish. Got to the Dojo at 7:30 not knowing that practice is set to finish at 8pm because everyone is going out for dinner tonight.<br /><br />Got suited and ready by 7:45pm and fought briefly with Michael and Ji Su. Afterwards Won drove with me to the restaurant and I sat down w/ Jessie, Ji su and Scott. <br /><br />Had a great time during the dinner which made everyone feel more comfortable with each other.<br /><br />Looking forward to going to Mammoth. I brought the swords to practice my daily suburisAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1125969470839377152005-09-01T18:16:00.000-07:002005-09-05T18:20:11.630-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/1600/onuma-title.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/320/onuma-title.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Kids Kendo Club-JapanAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1125468720482433542005-08-30T23:06:00.000-07:002005-08-30T23:17:33.640-07:00Practice Mon 29 Aug 2005<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/1600/2127513482.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/320/2127513482.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Great practice today-<br /><br />In late around 8:00pm. Sparred with visiting 3Dan from Sho Tokyo Kuwahara. She has an amazing Kiai which sound carried all over the dojo. By far, the best, most graceful, accurate, kote hits I have ever seen. I wish I could have practiced with Her more.5 month plan to prepare for 2Dan with Won.<br /><br />1000 suburis in a 1000 days.<br /><br />Photo:<br />Sabumnim sparring with Kuwahara.<br />7th Dan vs 3 DanAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1125152795212716832005-08-27T07:25:00.000-07:002005-08-27T07:26:35.213-07:00practice<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/1600/1652714450.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/320/1652714450.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1125152751346080262005-08-27T07:24:00.000-07:002005-08-31T00:03:09.296-07:00YunKumJae Dojo<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/1600/18029070221.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2384/1471/400/1802907022.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15770792.post-1125041205607013802005-08-26T00:22:00.000-07:002005-08-30T23:54:41.056-07:00Thurs- Day offKendo at 7pm. Group work out. Won taking the lead. Not too many guys there tonight. Sparred with JH. He missed a hori <br />and couldn't do the Sumok-Hori-Mori combo. Sparred with Scott then Mr Young. Felt sluggish with blisters still persisting>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089192623634084550noreply@blogger.com0