21. About Kendo Basic information for starting out in this Japanese martial art. http://www.kendo-sask.com/about.html

KENDO Art of the Samurai Kendo means "way of the sword" and is the traditional martial art of Japanese fencing. Kendo players fence with flexible bamboo practise swords ( shinai ) using both the edge and point of the sword to hit targets on their opponent's armour . The four main targets are the top of the head, the throat, the abdomen and the wrist. In budo, Japanese martial arts, "do" refers to a path or way to self-improvement through martial training. Kendo teaches not only physical fencing techniques but also a philosophy which is inherent to budo. Kendo develops strong spirit, positive attitude and respect for others. A Brief History of Kendo Around 900 AD, Japanese smiths developed the curved samurai sword by improving on earlier Chinese and Korean designs. This was the start of the Japanese style of fencing, as the shape and size of a sword influence the techniques used to wield it. The finest swords were made around 1300 AD and fencing schools exist today which date back to that period. The main influence of modern kendo, Itto-ryu, dates to the 15th century. Fencing was originally practised with a steel or wooden swords, often resulting in serious injury to the fencers. Around 1750, Chuto Nakanishi devised a bamboo practise sword and light practise armour. With the new equipment, fencing could be practised at full speed with only the danger of bruises. By 1780 the equipment had been refined to looked very much as it does today. However the focus of the practice was still more on battlefield technique than philosphy and sport; kenjutsu rather than kendo.

22. MIT Kendo Club If you are in interested in joining the MIT kendo Club, please check our FAQ. Please email us if you are interested in our club kendo@mit. http://web.mit.edu/kendo/www/

MIT Kendo Club Main About Kendo MIT Kendo Club FAQ ... Send us Email Quick Start to MIT Kendo Club (MITKC) Fall 2007 practices: Mondays, 8:00PM-10:00PM, T-Club lounge (beginners); email us for information about advanced practices. Curious about Kendo? Find out more... If you are in interested in joining the MIT Kendo Club , please check our FAQ Please email us if you are interested in our club: kendo@mit

23. Chicago Kendo Dojo and concepts of kendo. Includes dojo directory and links....... http://www.chicagokendo.org/

24. Welcome To The Pacific Northwest Kendo Federation Offers overview and history of kendo, along with school directory and instructor profiles. http://www.kendo-pnkf.org/

Find out the latest Kendo News from the Kenyu Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Kendo Federation The Pacific Northwest Kendo Federation (PNKF) is the official organization for Kendo in the Northwest United States. The PNKF's goal is to promote the practice and study of the martial art of Japanese sword fencing known as Kendo and Japanese swordsmanship known as Iaido. The PNKF is made up of local Kendo and Iaido clubs throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. The PNKF is an official affiliated member of the All United States Kendo Federation (AUSKF) and International Kendo Federation (IKF). Do Kendo Today! Kendo History About Kendo About Iaido Kendo History in the NW ... Related Links

25. Spokane Kendo Club kendo developed from the many schools of swordsmanship that have existed in Japan during the last several hundred years. Modern kendo is a traditional http://www.spokanekendo.com/

Home Benefits of Kendo Registration Form Seminar Schedule Tournament Schedule ... Links Home Page What is Kendo? Kendo is Japanese fencing and swordplay. In Japanese, the two characters for the word Kendo mean "The Way of the Sword." Kendo developed from the many schools of swordsmanship that have existed in Japan during the last several hundred years. Modern Kendo is a traditional martial art, a way of personal development and discipline, and a very exciting sport. About Spokane Kendo Club We emphasize the traditional family and social values that are common to both Japan and America. Spokane Kendo Club is an official branch school of the Pacific Northwest Kendo Federation and the All United States Kendo Federation, which are affiliated with the All Japan Kendo Federation and International Kendo Federation. Close affiliation with these governing bodies insures the best quality instruction for the members of our club and allows them to attend all Kendo events: Promotional Exams Seminars Free visits to other Kendo schools (23 in the Northwest, hundreds around the country)

26. Kendo At The University Of Chicago Welcome to the University of Chicago kendo Club! We welcome all participants – previous experience is not necessary. For inquiries, please contact kendo http://kendo.uchicago.edu/

Welcome to the University of Chicago Kendo Club! We welcome all participants – previous experience is not necessary. For inquiries, please contact kendo club President Abraham Robinson (maurice@uchicago.edu). Practice Times: Mondays: 8-10 PM in the Third Floor Theater of Ida Noyes Hall Mailing List: Click the following link to join the kendo club mailing list This website is maintained by Jon Stokes (actually, no, Abe does all the work)

27. Seattle Kendo Kai - Home Page Teaches traditional Japanese kendo. Lists class times and offers gallery of sparring. http://www.seattlekendokai.org/

Seattle Kendo Kai (SKK) is the oldest dojo in the Pacific Northwest and is the only one remaining from the early, PreWWII establishment of kendo in the Pacific Northwest region. We strive to perpetuate and teach traditional Japanese kendo along the guidelines established by the All Japan Kendo Federation (AJKF) and International Kendo Federation (IKF). At SKK, we feel it is important to offer all the aspects available to kendo practitioners including education (both in kendo and cultural exchanges) as well as spiritual and physical development. It is with these efforts in mind that we offer instruction in both Japanese and English languages. SKK practices take place at the Seattle Kendo Club Gym in St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 1610 S. King Street, Seattle, WA. Please check the Schedule page of this web site for details and practice times. If this is the first time you have visited our website, please sign our guestbook Upcoming Events:

28. Choyokan-Kendo.org || Choyokan Kendo Dojo || Chicago - Des Plaines, IL Choyokan kendo Dojo has two locations in the Chicagoland area. Practices are held on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. http://www.choyokan-kendo.org/

Dojo News Saturday, January 5, 2008 Sunday Practice at UIC is open again from noon to 2pm. The location is: UIC Sports and Fitness Center 828 S. Wolcott Avenue (South of Polk near Damen) Chicago, IL Other practice information: Wednesdays and Fridays 8pm - 10pm: Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church 4511 N Hermitage Chicago, IL Saturdays 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Dee Park Recreation Center Golf Maine Park District 9229 Emerson Des Plaines, IL More info... Choyokan Kendo Dojo Information Images Links Tournament ... Contact

29. Cleveland Kendo Association Welcome to the Cleveland kendo Association! This page contains the practice times, locations, costs and other information relevent to anybody who wants to http://www.clevelandkendo.com/

Home About Kendo Iaido Schedule ... Contact Welcome to Cleveland Kendo The Cleveland Kendo Association was established in 1986 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of the art of Kendo (Japanese fencing). The Cleveland Kendo Association is an affiliation of Cleveland Kendo Club (local residents of the Cleveland area not affiliated with the University clubs),The Case Western Reserve University Kendo Club, the Cleveland State University Kendo Club, and the Japanese Language School (of Cleveland) Kendo Club. Members of all clubs practice together on occasion, and share instruction. the club has maintained a philosophy of assisting students to obtain Kendo training with minimal financial impact This non-commercial and community service philosophy have been instrumental in reaching an array of students from diverse backgrounds to develop a samurai spirituality that can be a powerful source of strength and focus to manage their daily lives. The cardio-vascular workouts can also provide a useful tool for stress management. The CKA is a member of the All United States Kendo Federation (AUSKF) and the Greater North East United States Kendo Federation (GNEUSKF).

30. Columbia University Kendo Club Columbia University kendo Club at Cornell Tournament November 11, 2005. For information on our organization and how to join, please email Oscar Loui at http://www.columbia.edu/cu/kendo/

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31. MSU Kendo The Official kendo Club of Michigan State University, founded in 1972. kendo is Japanese Fencing, the way of the sword http://kendo.msu.edu/

@import "layout1.css"; Intro Members Meetings Events ... Home MSU Kendo club is sponsored in part by: Current Practice Times (Fall 07): Sunday: noon-2pm, IM Circle 2nd floor gym Wednesday: 6-8pm, IM West (1hr Shinai, 1 hr Kata members wearing bogu only) Friday: 6-8pm, IM Circle Rm. 218 If you have any questions, please contact Fox Sensei See map to... IM Circle IM West MSU Kendo Club News: Posted by Ron Fox on 2-25-2008 Here Thanks to Matt Palmer (MSU) and Robert Angeles (Cleveland) for contributing pictures. Thanks to Toronto Kendo dojo's Kimura sensei for having his picture taken with us. Kimura sensei is Mike Murphy's original instructor. Posted by Ron Fox on 8-11-07 Ron Fox, Wendy Chen, and Mathew Palmer travelled to Madison Wisconsin August August 3-5 for the MWKF summer camp. The summer camp was taught by Yamanaka Shigeki sensei, and Saito Shigeki sensei. Both sensei are 8-dan Kyoshi, with Yamanaka sensei the winner of the 2005 All Japan 8-dan Championships. Camp was very instructive and difficult. All had chances to practice with both senseis, as well as opportunities for basic and waza practices. Pictures for the camp are available on the Battle Creek Kendo Club Website Posted by Ron Fox on 12-31-07 First I want to wish you all a Happy New Year. Second please join me in congratulating the U.S. National Kendo team on its performance at the 13'th World Kendo Championships in Taipei. They achieved an historic first victory ever over the Japanese team, to finish 2'nd place behind Korea. These historical matches have been posted on youtube:

32. Boston Kendo Kyokai Home Page Boston kendo Kyokai. Boston kendo Kyokai. Shiai kendo Kata Mokuso Boston kendo 1980s Boston kendo Flag Yipsan Sisitsky-sensei Men Ippon! http://www.boston-kendo.com/

March 2008 S M T W Th F S Boston Kendo Kyokai All Japan Kendo Federation All US Kendo Federation All Eastern US Kendo Federation Kendo in Massachusetts ... Beginner’s Guide to Kendo Boston Kendo Kyokai eMail List Sign up to receive news regarding Boston Kendo Kyokai Powered by groups.yahoo.com Home Kendo About BKK ... Events

33. OSU Kendo Club Describes dojo and provides information about Iaido and kendo classes, equipment, and news. Also features picture gallery of past events. http://oregonstate.edu/groups/kendo/

34. Kendo.com kendo.com. http://www.kendo.com/

35. What Is Kendo kendo (or the Way of the Sword) is in fact a Japanese Martial Arts form practiced worldwide. It is essentially a form of fencing whose roots derive from the http://www.evl.uic.edu/spiff/KendoBlog/whatis.html

What is Kendo? On the surface it looks like two people beating each other on the head with sticks. Kendo (or the Way of the Sword) is in fact a Japanese Martial Arts form practiced worldwide. It is essentially a form of fencing whose roots derive from the Samurai in Japan. Kendo's modern appearance first began in the 1700s with the introduction of armor (bogu) and bamboo and wooden swords (shinai and bokken, respectively). Kendo is now practiced internationally by children as well as adults as old as 80 years old. In the modern age, sword fighting has little practical purpose against weapons like the pistol- so Kendo is really more of a form of self-improvement than a practical fighting form- or as the All Japan Kendo Federation (AJKF) puts it, Kendo is "the way of developing the person." The concept of Kendo is to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the Katana. The purpose of practicing Kendo is: To mold the mind and body, To cultivate a vigorous spirit, And through correct and rigid training

36. Kendo Club At University Of Washington IMA (Studio 216) 700pm 900pm (Iaido on Wednesdays 900pm - 945pm) Where s the IMA? Why it s here! Advanced kendo Match Kirikaeshi http://students.washington.edu/uwkc/

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37. Eastern Michigan University Kendo Eastern Michigan University strives to live up to the ideals of our teachers past and present, of the All Japan kendo Federation, and the tenets of the All http://www.easternkendo.org/

Our Club News Practice Information Eastern Kendo Blog ... Iaido Mission Statment Eastern Michigan University strives to live up to the ideals of our teachers past and present, of the All Japan Kendo Federation, and the tenets of the All Japan Budo Federation, which reads in part: "The object of budo is to cultivate character, enrich the ability to make value judgments, and foster a well-disciplined and capable individual through participation in physical and mental training utilizing martial techniques." Eastern Kendo History The Eastern Michigan University Kendo and Iaido Club was founded by Eric Abbey and Charles Ham in 1997. Eric had attained his ni-dan under Ron Fox of the Michigan State club, and Charles had attained his san-dan in Muso Shinden Ryu iaido while studying in Japan. Currently Eric is yon-dan and instructor for the club. Since then the club has grown from a handful of folks to - well, a much larger handful of folks, some of whom have attained kyu ranks and dan ranks. The club has continued to be mentored by and enjoy fellowship with MSU kendo and Battle Creek kendo (under Dave Christman). We also have grown closer to the Detroit Kendo Dojo under Yoshiteru Tagawa sensei, from whom we have received much instruction and guidance and to whom we are very grateful. In 2002 we started a sister club at the University of Michigan for those U of M members who were having a hard time making it to EMU, and Yukio Watanabe-sensei of Detroit has been instrumental in developing this half of the club.

38. Northern California Kendo Federation Main Page Northern California has had a rich history of kendo since the first generation of Japanese settlers came to California beginning in the late 1800 s. http://www.nckf.org/

Member Schools NCKF Events Resources NCKF Iaido ... Guest Register AUSKF Member The NCKF is a member of the All United States Kendo Federation. Visitors Since January 16, 2004: NCKF Main Page Northern California has had a rich history of kendo since the first generation of Japanese settlers came to California beginning in the late 1800's. The Northern California Kendo Federation as it is known today, is the result of efforts by both Japanese Americans and Americans of other ancestry after WWII. Today, the Northern California Kendo Federation is comprised of eleven kendo dojo's located from Salinas to Sacramento, with the majority of the dojo's being located around the San Francisco Bay area. The Northern California Kendo Federation is a non-profit publicly supported organization. All Dojo Shihan (chief Instructors) and instructors donate their time and teach on a purely voluntary basis. Due to this, all affiliate NCKF dojo's charge much less for instruction than comparable commercial martial arts studios. Affiliate NCKF dojos are all led by a ranking Shihan, or head instructor of at least 4th Dan (black belt) or above. Those below 4th Dan are only allowed to be assistant instructors in affiliate dojo's. This enables the NCKF to maintain a level of instruction which is needed to promote kendo with a high degree of integrity.

39. GKA | Georgia Kendo Alliance which translates as the way of the sword . kendo represents a path in life that is followed through the training of kendo. http://www.georgiakendo.com/

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40. Mushinkan Kendo Dojo Homepage Sometimes our Spam blocker works a little too well and weeds out our kendo mail. Be sure to input a subject line and make it simple and descriptive as http://www.mushinkankendo.com/

the All United States Kendo Federation PHOTO ALBUMS And a Proud Supporter of: E-mail: mushinkankendo@yahoo.com Mushinkan is a Member of: Kendo America Dedicated to the Promotion, Education and Leadership of Kendo in America - by Americans for Americans Bio of Ota sensei, Mushinkan Dojo's co-founder and mentor Uchida sensei Biography Mushinkan Dojo History Questions and Answers Regarding Kendo GENERAL INFORMATION Ota Sensei Biography Bio of Uchida sensei DOJO NOTEBOOK Notebook links access Mushinkan's instructional resources. These resources are the intellectual property of Mark Uchida. Reproduction or distribution without the expressed written consent of Mr. Uchida is prohibited. Violators will be prosecuted. Practice Guidelines Lesson 1: Practice Fundamentals Bokuto Ni Yoru Kendo Kihon-waza Keiko-ho Uchida sensei's days at Keishicho ... LINKS Bokuto Application for Kendo Fundamental Technique Practice Guidelines of conduct for Mushinkan Dojo members Information in this section includes description of the uniform components, how to don the garments, and care and maintenance, Lesson 1 covers the beginning fundamentals. Instruction includes basic etiquette, postures, movements, kamae, and footwork.

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