February 2010
Kenkyu Kai practice is on Friday, February 5th. Mr. Carl Nakamura advised us that Mr. Takeshi Kudo, Kyoshi 8 dan, from Tokyo will conduct the session for 5 – 7 dan aspirants for important factors in order to pass the promotional examinations.
Mr. and Mrs. Hiroshi Sasaki and two other ladies, Ms. Nakazawa and Ms. Sato, were in town from January 4th till 8th. We enjoyed their teachings. We were very fortunate to have them come over yearly basis.
Mr. Masayuki Yamada, Kyoshi 7 dan, from Iwate Prefecture was at Kaimuki practice on Sunday, January 10th and at Myohoji practice on Tuesday, January 12th. He was very eager to get Hawaii kenshis improved. We hope that his repeated visits may become more frequent.
About 20 students from Tokai University lead by Amano sensei and Otsuka sensei will be here from February 25th till March 3rd. They will visit some dojos including Kaimuki Honbu dojo on Sunday, February 28th.
Due to Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, Steveston Kendo Tournament will not be held on 2nd Saturday of February this year. It will be held on Saturday, May 8th. Let me know if you want to participate.
American Zone Shimpan Seminar will be held on March 27th and 28th in Vancouver, Canada. So far I will be only person from Hawaii to participate. Let Ms. Nekomoto, President, know if you want to go.
I am enjoying teachings from Mr. Takeshi Kudo, Kyoshi 8 dan, from Tokyo. I hope that many will benefit from practicing with him till he leaves on March 9th.
We are collecting Club and HKF dues. Those who have not submitted dues, please do so sometime in February.
Overweight and obesity problem is out of proportion in United States. Because being overweight causes many health problems, researchers predict that first time since Civil War, the life span of current generation is shorter than preceding one. Among those who regularly practice kendo, I don’t see any overweight or obese people. I am slightly overweight because I love to eat and drink beer especially after practices.
Beer tastes heavenly after practices. Practicing kendo will help you to maintain good or ideal weight level to be a healthy person. It also helps you mentally and spiritually. Kenshis are more alert, active and happy. Let’s have a healthy and happy life through practicing kendo.
Iwao Sato, Chief Instructor, Wahiawa Kendo Club