tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80364386552453968652024-03-04T22:34:01.136-08:00Plymouth Kendo ClubRoning Kai - Plymouth Kendo ClubUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036438655245396865.post-89917414328551213832015-12-21T23:25:00.001-08:002015-12-21T23:25:17.979-08:00Mumeishi 2015<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.5636px;">Two of our youngest students competed at the international Mumeishi kendo competition in London. I am very proud to say that they did amazing. Leon who participated in the 10yr to 12yr age group fought his way to the final and won silver. Lacee who was competing for her first time in any competition, won a bronze medal in the 6yr to 9yr group. Congratulations to both of them for their hard work, dedication and martial spirit.</span><br />
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<span id="goog_646844245"></span><span id="goog_646844246"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036438655245396865.post-84935474820008388532013-08-24T15:03:00.000-07:002013-08-24T15:03:20.664-07:00Indoor suburiHave you ever wanted to do a bit of practice at home? Unless you have a house with very tall ceilings, doing suburi at home is very difficult. So here is my solution to the problem: using a spare bokken and with the skillful help of Lewis from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Torbay-Guitar-Repairs/232279030178387" target="_blank">Torbay Guitar Repairs</a>, I got the perfect indoor suburi bokken!<br />
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Lewis cut down my bokken, and even drilled holes, so bolts can be attached to add weight. Its only 45cm long, so it clears my ceiling perfectly.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036438655245396865.post-38499907710209766682013-06-11T16:06:00.003-07:002013-06-11T16:06:50.611-07:00Barefoot running<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Apparently, barefoot running is becoming trendy. However, in Kendo, we always run barefoot. This is an interesting video which talks about the importance of good technique used in barefoot running. I found it specially interesting when thinking of fumikomi: The video shows that there is a greater impact on the runner when landing on the heel, and that this impact can lead to long term injuries. When doing fumikomi, one should also avoid landing on the heel to avoid injuries. In my humble opinion, this video highlights the importance of good fumikomi technique.</div>
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Over the last few months, the club has grown in numbers. It is great to see so many of us training together and helping each other to improve our Kendo. May the club continue to do so well and may we all continue to share the path for a long time.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036438655245396865.post-88796510256805747022013-02-19T02:14:00.001-08:002013-02-19T02:14:43.144-08:00Grading February 2013Monday 18th February we had the honour and privilege of having Fujii Sensei come down to our dojo for our Club Grading.
It was great seeing everyone do their best, well done all!<br />
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More important than ranks and grades, it was a great training session and we all benefited from Sensei's advice and pointers.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036438655245396865.post-51680173680666514322013-01-30T15:14:00.001-08:002013-02-01T02:48:08.970-08:00Club GradingA date for everyone’s calendar: 18th of February we have the honour of Sensei Fujii 7 dan kioshi travelling up to Plymouth. Sensei has agreed to carry out our Club Grading on that day (the grading is for club members only). Please do not miss this opportunity as there will not be another grading for at least 3 months. We all have work to do between now and then, so let's all train hard! Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036438655245396865.post-17331027327783304362012-11-18T15:57:00.001-08:002012-11-18T15:57:25.221-08:00Mumeshi 3's 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Congratulations to the members of our club who participated in the Mumeshi 3's 2012! This was a great experience and it was great watching good Kendo throughout the day!</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036438655245396865.post-62080215404030936862012-11-18T14:21:00.000-08:002012-11-19T06:09:22.942-08:00Congratulations Leon<span class="userContent">Congratulations to Leon, the
youngest kendoka of our club. He participated in his first competition,
the Mumeishi Kendo championships in London. He fought with great spirit
and came 3rd in his age group and won a bronze medal.</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036438655245396865.post-27856174514076756342012-10-21T05:08:00.002-07:002012-10-21T05:08:33.449-07:00Interservices 2012<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">As well as teaching at Ronin kai dojo, Sensei is also the Royal Navy kendo coach. The Interservices Championship 2012 took place in September, and the Navy team won GOLD in both kendo team and kendo individual events!</span></span>
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We are all very happy with the outcome, as the Navy kendo team members also train at our dojo regularly.
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Congratulations to the Royal Navy Kendo team for winning Gold for second year running!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036438655245396865.post-60859712951353321462012-10-21T04:59:00.001-07:002012-10-21T04:59:34.588-07:00Kendo for all ages<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Kendo should be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of their age. From the very young to the very old, we can all enjoy our journey on the way of the sword. With this spirit, the youngest member of our club took a trip to <a href="http://www.kodokankendo.org/" target="_blank">Kodokan</a> dojo last March to train with fellow kendoka his own age under the supervision of Budden sensei. </div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036438655245396865.post-86091971999114296682012-06-15T13:22:00.000-07:002012-06-15T13:22:00.456-07:00Beautiful conceptI read this at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/243031759138139/">World Kendo Network</a>, and thought it was too good not to share. Enjoy!<br />
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Through kendo and the ascetic training of the sword we seek to master <i>The Way</i>.<br />
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<i>The Way</i> (lit. <i>roadway</i> or <i>path</i>) in Japanese and Asian culture was established through the practices and studies of Zen, Shintoism and nature as the most effective means of coming to understand oneself and the universe as a whole.<br />
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These days, the turmoil of modern society is often caused by the isolation, or disconnection, of the individual. Essentially the earth is a part of the universe and humans are a part of the earth.<br />
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In accordance with <i>The Way</i> we can come to realise perfect harmony
within ourselves and the universe, and grasp an understanding that the
world is truly united as one.<br />
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In accomplishing this <i>Way</i>, where the
world becomes as one as a cause of great harmony in the universe, Kendo
will be at the forefront (lit. vanguard) of achieving global harmony.</blockquote>
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By 光陵(ko ryo)<br />
Translation: Greg Hennessey<br />
Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/243031759138139/">World Kendo Network</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036438655245396865.post-35271730630450796212012-05-22T14:37:00.000-07:002012-05-22T15:45:23.700-07:00Tides of lifeThe fortunes of maritime people have always been and always will be at the mercy of The Sea. The tide brings good fortune, and it also takes it away. Likewise the tides of life bring people together one day and make them part the next one.<br />
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The fate of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R%C5%8Dnin#Etymology">wave people</a> may take them in different directions:<br />
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Some come, others go,<br />
some return, some drift away.<br />
Some to other ports,<br />
others to distant lands,<br />
scattered like maple leaves in the autumn wind<br />
by the shore of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario#Etymology">great lake</a>.<br />
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Journeys expand horizons and broaden understanding, <i>stagnant water never reaches the sea</i>. Samurai spirit strengthens with these experiences, and furthers its understanding of The Way.<br />
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In the mean time, in all four corners of the earth, all remain united in the spirit of Kendo, until paths and swords cross again.<br />
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It gives lots of emphasis on the importance of kirigaeshi and uchikomi geiko as the basis of Kendo.
I particularly liked the final part, when it talks about the '3 generation structure' of families and the importance of Kendo bringing together people from all ages.
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Last December, one of our Kendoka was able to travel to Bilbao, Spain and had the chance to train with the <a href="http://www.kendoeuskadi.org/">Bilbao Kendo Club</a>. Training was great, very hard work, very energetic and very good advice! Everybody was very warm and welcoming. Many thanks to everybody from Bilbao Club and hope we can train together again in the future!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036438655245396865.post-10725195136919795672011-12-06T16:10:00.001-08:002011-12-21T10:21:48.722-08:00Special guestsA few weeks ago we had a special visitor: we had the pleasure of Sensei Alex Ansell's company during our weekly training. It was a great session, very hard work and with plenty of useful pointers to help us improve our Kendo. Senseis Ansell and Westaway visited Cornwall during the week and had a great time training there as well. We look forward to Sensei Ansell's next visit!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The final Higashinaga vs Takanabe was very impressive, with a strong tsuki giving victory to Takanabe.<br />
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Check out the KendoWorld YouTube channel, they have lots of other Kendo videos! Enjoy ;-)
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Very interesting interview with Masatake Sumi sensei. <br />
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Very interesting points:<br />
<ul> <li>Keeping calm.</li>
<li>Mitori geiko, looking training.</li>
<li>Cleaning everything in your life before training</li>
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Impressions after the training session:<br />
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<i> - It was simply amazing, Chiba Sensei makes Kendo seem so simple and so elegant. Just looking at his footwork: so effortless! You can tell that he would walk the same way if he was going for a walk in the park!</i><br />
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<i> - When you see someone so good it shows you where the path leads!</i><br />
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Here are some <a href="http://plymouth-kendo.blogspot.com/2011/07/chiba-sensei.html">pictures from the training session</a> in our gallery.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036438655245396865.post-25220171739449224452011-07-02T17:08:00.000-07:002011-07-02T17:08:54.475-07:00Chiba SenseiTraining with Chiba Sensei.<br />
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Nenriki, London, 1st July 2011. <br />
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Details:<br />
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Time: Sunday, August 28 10:00am - 4:00pm<br />
Location: Acacia Hall, 61 High street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1DJ<br />
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So lets train really hard over the coming weeks looking forward to this event!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036438655245396865.post-19073403359641344182011-06-01T16:59:00.000-07:002011-06-01T16:59:48.698-07:00Training in Penzance AgainAccording to Google Maps, distance from Plymouth to Penzance is around 70 miles. Travelling time of about 1 1/2 hr. But it was definitely worth it! Fujii Sensei was there tonight, and we had a great time training with everybody down there.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036438655245396865.post-53164950028405017102011-05-29T17:16:00.000-07:002011-05-29T17:16:09.173-07:0013 AssassinsOn a slightly unrelated topic, but which may be of interest to all of us as practitioners of the art of the sword: there is a Samurai film showing at Plymouth arts centre this week called <a href="http://www.plymouthartscentre.org/film/20111/13-assassins.html">13 assassins</a>. Haven't seen the film myself (yet) but reviews are very positive and some fellow Kendoka have greatly recommended it. So, if you get a chance, it seems like a worthy film to watch.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com