Summary for 2007
January
February
- Fri, 2/2/07: shiai geiko
Team shiai, kachinuki style
- Fri, 2/9/07: Dojo meeting
topics included
SEJSCC meeting, SCKF meeting, and
fundraising for the dojo trip to Hawaii
- Sat, 2/10/07:
Steveston
Tournament
Chung Alex and Kim Patrick were the two outstanding
students chosen last December to represent Norwalk Dojo at
the Steveston Taikai. Both competed in the 11-13 year group,
where Alex won 2nd place. They also competed on the SCKF kyu
team, which won 2nd place in a closely contested final match with
hometown favorites Steveston Dojo. Good job Alex and Patrick!
- Mon, 2/12/07: energy transfer demo
Newton's 2nd law of motion (F=MA), etc, illustrated in a
double ball bounce demonstration
- Fri, 2/16/07: uchikomi ningyo
Many thanks to Mr Toyoshiba for rewelding the dummy torso,
and for bending a new arm swing clamp.
- Wed, 2/21/07: Yoshimura new arrival
Welcome to future kenshi Ryan Yuugo Yoshimura (born 3:47am,
7lb 12oz, 21"),
and congratulations to parents Mike and Nancy Yoshimura
and big brother Yuuki!
(click on image for an enlargement)
- Fri, 2/23/07: Welcome new kenshi!
- Jeff Lundell, 2dan (formerly with PNKF)
- Mon, 2/26/07: Beginner promotions
Congratulations to the following kenshi, who passed the
test to wear keikogi and hakama: Lee Joshua,
Mendez Gary, Oh Joshua, Yoon Courtney, Yoon Brian
March
April
May
- Fri, 5/4/07: Welcome new kenshi!
Jang Han, Oh Paul, Oh Gabrielle, Mun David
- Mon, 5/7/07: Welcome new kenshi!
Huang Michael, Huang Cody, and Wang Alexander
- Mon, 5/21/07: Welcome new kenshi!
Wang Chialeh
- Fri, 5/18/07: Dojo meeting
Monthly parent meeting.
Special topics included parent attendance/sign in at dojo practices
notifications for poor beginner attendance (miss 2 keikos in a row),
and notifications for delinquent dojo dues (fees subtracted from
deposit).
- Sun, 5/20/07:
SCKF Shinpan Seminar, Norwalk Dojo
For 3dan and above. Attendees included Yamaguchi sensei,
Henmi sensei, Fukawa sensei, Kodama sensei, Domen Sumi.
Shiai volunteers were Chang Jeffrey and Amano Shotaro.
Obento fund raising: Norwalk Dojo served katsu curry rice
combo which included salad and choice of dessert.
Heartfelt thanks to the many people who helped with food preparation
Fri-Sun and with set up, serving, and clean up at the seminar!
- Thu, 5/24/07:
OCB Dojo Special Keiko
7:30-9:15pm.
- Sun, 5/27/07:
SCKO
Team Tournament, Cabrillo High School, Long Beach
See map.
Participants include Domen Sumi, Chang Jeffrey, Hamamura Yu,
Nguyen Emil, Chu Michael, Lundell Jeff,
Amano Shingo, Choi Andrew, Choe Bryan,
Chung Alex, Kim Patrick, Choe Andrew.
June
- Fri, 6/1/07: Keiko
Thanks to Shoraku sensei from Costa Mesa Dojo for practicing.
- Mon, 6/4/07: Beginner promotions
Congratulations to the following kenshi, who passed the
test to wear men: Azama Eric, Henderson Steve
- Fri, 6/8/07: Welcome new kenshi!
Hahn Janet, Hahn Danielle, Hahn Lance, Kim Irene
(Hahn Rex's family)
- Mon, 6/11/07: Welcome new kenshi!
Kim Kay (Courtney's mom)
- Mon, 6/11/07: Keiko
Welcome back, Takanashi sensei
- Fri, 6/15/07: Dojo meeting
Monthly parent meeting. Topics included the recent
SEJSCC and SCKF meetings and the carnival. Decided to add
hot dogs and corn (taking over for gardeners).
Note: Sat found out gakuen will take over the corn.
- Sun, 6/24/07:
SCKF
Individual Championships, Wilson Park
Congratulations to Chung Alex for winning first place in
the 3-1 kyu division.
Iaido demonstration was put on by Ralutin sensei, Ma Phillip,
and Chung Woody.
Kendo participants included
Fukawa sensei, Kodama sensei,
Cho In Ho, Nguyen Emil, Chang Jeffrey, Hamamura Yu,
Amano Shotaro,
Amano Shingo, Choi Andrew, Chung Alex, Kim Patrick,
Sanchez Matthew, Ma Phillip, Reyna Marina, Checkcinco Chris,
Lee Kenneth.
July
- Fri, 7/6/07: Dojo meeting
Monthly parent meeting. Main topic was carnival planning.
- Fri, 7/6/07: Beginner promotions
Congratulations to the following kenshi, who passed the
test to wear men: Liao, Alex
- Sun, 7/15/07: SCKF Kata Seminar
For 3dan and above. Participants included Yamaguchi sensei,
Koh sensei, Henmi sensei, Kodama sensei, Kato Yakumi,
Kariya Yoshijiro, Domen Sumi.
- Fri, 7/20/07: Beginner promotions
Congratulations to the following kenshi, who passed the
test to wear men: Yoon Brian, Yoon Courtney
- Mon, 7/23/07: Guests from Australia
The iaido group hosted two visitors from Australia:
Ramon Lawrence sensei (6 dan renshi iaido, 4 dan kendo and jodo)
and Bosko Erak (iaido 1kyu).
- Thu 7/26/07 - Sun 7/29/07:
AUSKF
Iaido Camp, Council Bluffs IA
Sign up deadline 7/12 (add $35 after 7/1), but the SCIA deadline
was 6/9 to allow time to gather signatures and submit them early.
Participants from Norwalk Iaido Group include Yamaguchi sensei,
Ralutin sensei, Okuno sensei, Lichtman Peter, Ma Phillip, and
Chung Woody.
- Sat 7/28/07 - Sun 7/29/07:
SEJSCC Carnival
Our biggest fund raising activity of the year. All hands are
needed for buying, preparing, cooking, serving, and clean up.
See link for duties.
Demonstration Sat 4:30pm.
Sensei: Henmi, Fukawa, Kodama, Yoshimura Mike, Yoshimura Steve
Kenshi: Kariya Yoshijiro, Domen Sumi, Chang Jeffrey, Amano Shotaro,
Amano Shingo, Choi Andrew, Chung Alex, Kim Patrick, Kim Esther,
Liao Alex, Yoon Brian, Yoon Courtney
- Mon, 7/30/07: Center Clean Up
After-carnival clean up from 6pm
August
- Mon 7/30/07 - Fri 8/10/07: no keiko
Norwalk Kendo Dojo closed for the usual 2-week period
for gym floor refinishing following the carnival.
- beginners and 0kyu kenshi: practice
kihon-dosa
and review basics
- yudansha and kyu kenshi: try to get in some keiko at another
dojo, perhaps OCB, Costa Mesa,
or Torrance.
Be sure to be on time, introduce yourselves to the senseis and
senior members, and be on your best behavior!
- everyone: review reigi
- Thu 8/2/07 to Thu 8/9/07:
Dojo trip to Hawaii
Dojo trip during the post-carnival practice break.
Practice at four dojos on Oahu, visit one dojo on Maui.
Sign up deadline was 4/20.
- Sun, 8/12/07:
Nikkei
Games, Long Beach Pyramid
Sign up deadline was 7/6. Participants included
Kato Takumi, Domen Sumi, Amano Shotaro,
Amano Shingo, Choe Andrew, Kim Rachel, Kim Patrick,
Nagasawa Jeffrey.
Volunteers include Domen Megumi, Hamamura Junko, Hamamura Yu,
Yoshimura Ted, Yoshimura Yumi, Chang Jeffrey.
Congratulations to Nagasawa Jeffrey who took 2nd place
in the 2-person 13 and under team taikai (with Hakamata Kaito from
Sho Tokyo).
- Sun, 8/19/07:
Nisei
Week, Nishihonganji, Little Tokyo
Sign up deadline was 7/6. Participants include
Kim Matthew, Checkcinco Chris, Henderson Steve,
Amano Shingo, Chung Alex, Choe Andrew, Kim Rachel, Kim Patrick,
Nagasaw Jeffrey, Kim John, Jang Han,
Kim Esther.
Team: Amano Shingo, Chung Alex, Choe Andrew, Kim Patrick,
Nagasawa Jeffrey.
- Fridays, 8/24/07 thru 10/19/07: bring your bokuto to keiko
We will be doing kihon-dosa
using bokuto instead of shinai, plus
3kyu and above will practice kendo kata in preparation for
the shinsa (promotional examination).
- Sundays 8/26, 9/16, 10/14: special practices
From 9:30-11:30am, followed by lunch.
For Norwalk Dojo members only, coached by Yoshimura Mike sensei
in preparation for
Team
SCKF Eliminations
Summary of special Sunday practice dates:
- NOR-only: 8/26, 9/16, 10/14
- pre-tryouts: 9/9, 9/23, 10/7
- Team SCKF: 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16,
1/6, 1/13, 2/3, 2/24, 3/9, 3/30, 4/13, 4/27, 5/4, 5/18, 6/8, 6/29
We will also have short special practices on Mondays from 9/17
through 10/22 from 8:30-9:30pm.
- Fri, 8/31/07: sensei meeting
The senseis met to discuss SCKF Team Championships and
shinkyu shinsa participants.
Note: if you have not had good attendance (or attitude) this year,
do not expect the senseis to put you up for promotion!
September
- Sun 9/2/07:
All Calif
Kendo Tournament, Fresno
Sign up deadline was 7/6. Participants included
Fukawa sensei, Kariya Yoshijiro, Domen Sumi,
Henderson Steve. Yamaguchi sensei also attended as shinpan.
Congratulations to Domen Sumi for 2nd place in the
women's division, and
to Kariya Yoshijiro for 3rd place in the
1-3 dan division.
- Mon, 9/10/07: stretching
Theory and practice of PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation)
stretching
- Fri 9/28/07: shiai geiko
Kachinuki style shiai with hantei in 4 groups (beginners, youth,
adult, yudansha)
- Sun 9/30/07:
SCKF Team
Championships, Wilson Park
The senseis held a meeting 8/31 to decide the
participant list.
Norwalk Dojo placed in all divisions, the only dojo to do so.
Youth kyu team 1 2nd place (Kim John, Chung Alex, Amano Shingo);
adult kyu team 3rd place (Checkcinco Chris, Lee Kenneth, Ma Phillip);
women's team 3rd place (Domen Sumi, Kim Rachel, Kodama Jean);
yudansha team 3rd place (Amano Shotaro, Hamamura Yu, Chang Jeffrey,
Kariya Yoshijiro, Kato Takumi, Yoshimura Steve, Yoshimura Mike).
October
- Mon 10/1/07: no keiko
No regular keiko, due to Sunday's taikai. However we will
have an optional special practice, primarily for those trying
out for Team SCKF, but anyone in full bogu may attend.
- Sat, 10/6/07: SEJSCC bingo night
Norwalk Kendo Dojo served katsu curry and baked goods.
Thank you to everyone who came and helped!
- Sat, 10/13/07: NYS pancake breakfast
Norwalk Youth Sports annual fund raiser. Come and support
the basketball group, and enjoy a delicious breakfast and
craft sale at the same time.
- Sun, 10/14/07:
SCKO
Championships
Deadline was 10/1. Participants include Hamamura Yu,
Amano Shotaro, Amano Shingo, Chung Alex, Kim Patrick,
Nagasawa Jeffrey, Kim Alex, Kim John, Kim Esther, Henderson Steve,
Kim Matthew, Choe Andrew, Choe Brian.
Congratulations to Kim Patrick for 3rd place in the
boys 14-17, 4 kyu and under division.
- Mon, 10/15/07: last keiko before shinsa,
Courtney's birthday
We reviewed
guidelines for
promotion one more time, and trimmed men himo to 40cm.
Happy birthday Courtney! Many thanks to the Yoon family
for providing a fabulous spread of food and cake to celebrate.
- Fri, 10/19/07: no keiko
VFW has a basketball tournament Fri-Sun
We had one last kata practice, first in the judo
room and later in the gym when basketball was done.
- Sun, 10/21/07:
SCKF shinkyu
shinsa, Wilson Park
Congratulations to everyone who was awarded a new rank in
the shinsa, and thank you to everyone who helped as examiner
(Yamaguchi sensei, Koh sensei, Henmi sensei, Yoshimura Steve sensei)
and tachiai (Kariya Yoshijiro), as well as to all the parents who
came out to support the kenshi.
Results are now posted.
- Mon 10/22/07:
special shiai geiko
(no regular keiko)
No regular keiko, due to Sunday's shinsa. Instead we had a
special shiai geiko for those trying out for
Team SCKF
and for those who volunteered to help at the elimination tournament.
We invited Costa Mesa, Covina/Gedatsu, and OCB Dojos to attend.
- Fri, 10/26/07: shinsa comments
We passed out examiner comments for those who participated in
the shinsa. Everyone needs to practice hard for the next year in
order to progress to the next level. For those who may have received
a marginal or failing grade at the shinsa, you will have to work
twice as hard. Gambatte!
- Sun 10/28/07
Team SCKF
Eliminations, Wilson Park
These were the tryouts for Team SCKF, which will
compete in the AUSKF Championships to be held over the July 4th
weekend next year in Las Vegas.
See the SCKF website for a
full summary.
See the Norwalk special shiai geiko page for
some notes on the scoring procedure and
other information.
Participants included Kodama Jean,
Kariya Yoshijiro, Domen Sumi, Amano Shingo, Chung Alex,
Choe Andrew, Kim Patrick, Choe Brian, Nagasawa Jeffrey,
Checkcinco Christopher. Shinpan senseis included Yamaguchi,
Koh, Henmi, Kodama, Yoshimura Mike, and Yoshimura Steve.
Volunteers included Yoshimura Ted, Choi Sam, Kim Matthew,
Yoshimura Yumi, Domen Megumi, Hamamura Junko, Amano Rie,
Chang Jeffrey, Hamamura Yu, Amano Shotaro. Sign up deadline was 8/31.
Congratulations to
Kodama Jean and
Domen Sumi for making the women's team, and to
Chung Alex for making the junior youth team.
Also,
Kim Patrick and
Nagasawa Jeffrey were selected to be in the
youth
program, where they will have all the responsibilities and benefits
of junior youth team membership, including a sponsored trip to Las
Vegas to watch the US Championships.
Team and youth program membership includes mandatory practices
twice a month from Nov - Jun.
November
- Fri, 11/2/07: Welcome new kenshi!
- Lim Mitchell
- Nagasawa Kristyn
- Ro Christine
- Ro Jonathan
- Sun 11/4/07
Team USA
Eliminations, Cabrillo High School, Long Beach
Sign up deadline was 9/7. These are the first round of tryouts
for Team USA to compete in the 14th World Kendo Championships 2009
in Brazil. Only the men's division goes through this
first round.
Karyiya Yoshijiro will be competing from Norwalk.
Shinpan from Norwalk are Yamaguchi sensei and Henmi sensei. We have
ordered obento (other than shinpan) for Koh sensei, Kodama Jean,
Kariya Yoshijiro, Domen Sumi, and Yoshimura Ted (cost is $10, please
reimburse the dojo).
Volunteers
from Norwalk Dojo include
Amano Shingo, Chang Jeffrey, Domen Sumi, Kodama Jean,
Mrs Domen, Mrs Hamamura, Mr Yoshimura,
Mrs Yoshimura. Please be there at 7am.
- Mon, 11/5/07: Welcome new kenshi!
- Kim Nathan (Patrick's brother)
- Yoon Eugene (returning kenshi)
- Fri, 11/9/07: storage room clean up
Thank you to everyone who helped on Monday and Friday to
clean out the store room, in preparation for the start of official
Team SCKF practices at Norwalk Dojo. The work included rearrangement
of the cabinets to allow storage of tables and ice chests behind
them, and installation of an additional shelf layer in the big
shelf unit.
- Fri-Sun, 11/9-11/07: AUSKF Board meeting
Yamaguchi sensei was in Seattle attending the AUSKF Board
meeting.
- Sat, 11/10/07 Kenshikan
Dojo Tournament, Kaimuki HI
We received an invitation from Kenshikan Dojo in Honolulu to
participate in their tournament. Unfortunately, no one from
Norwalk was able to attend. Deadline to sign up was 10/22.
- Mon, 11/12/07: sensei meeting
short meeting after keiko
- Sat 11/17/07
Furukawa
Sensei visit, Covina Dojo, 5-9pm
Part of AUSKF educational tour, includes seminar and keiko.
- Fri, 11/23/07: no keiko (Thanksgiving Fri)
- Sun, 11/25/07: special keiko
For Norwalk Dojo members only!
Included some Team SCKF conditioning drills, and special
practice conducted by Yoshimura Mike sensei.
Attendees: Koh sensei,
Kodama Jean, Yoshimura Mike, Yoshimura Steve,
Chang Jeffrey, Hamamura Yu, Ma Philip, Kim Matthew
Nagasawa Jeffrey,
Kim Alex, Kim John, Kim Esther, Han Jang.
A big thank you to the Kim family (Alex, John, and Esther's
mom and dad) for donating the delicious pizza lunch!
- Fri-Sat, 11/30/07:
NCIA/SCIA
Iaido Seminar and Shinsa, Berkeley CA
Norwalk Iaido group attendees included Yamaguchi sensei,
Ralutin sensei, Nguyen Emil, Ma Philip, and Chung Woody.
Congratulations to Ma Philip for making 1 dan and
Chung Woody for making 2 kyu!
December
- Sun, 12/2/07: SEJSCC general meeting
annual year-end meeting. Bento order was due 11/9.
- Sat, 12/8/07: Norwalk Judo Mochitsuki
Traditional hand pounded mochi.
To show our support of the judo group, we would like to have
kenshi (14 and over) volunteer to show up and help pound mochi
from 12pm to 1 or 2pm.
Everyone is encouraged to come watch, and please
place an order (deadline 12/3).
- Fri, 12/14/07: Norwalk Dojo Christmas Party
Thanks to everyone who worked so hard both before and the day of
the party, and special thank yous to Mrs Domen and the Board for
organizing the food and invitations, Nguyen Emil for emceeing,
Domen Sumi for planning the games, and the "band with no name"
(Chang Jeffrey, Hamamura Yu, Amano Shotaro, Amano Shingo, and
Shibata Takuro) for performing.
A good time was had by all! See
photos
by Ralutin Dennis sensei.
Outstanding kenshi awards went to Nagasawa Jeffrey and Choe
Andrew. These two kenshi will represent Norwalk Dojo at the
Steveston
Taikai next year, co-sponsored by the dojo.
Attendance awards were given to Domen Sumi, Choe Andrew,
Choe Brian, Chi Joyce, Oh Joshua, Chang Jeffrey, Henderson Steve,
Lee Kenneth, Yoon Brian. They each received a shinai, with a
special one going to Sumi for best attendance.
Eguchi USA brought a selection of
shinais to the party so people could choose one they liked.
If you missed them, you can go to their store to pick one out
(they have a list of names), or pick one from the dojo supply
(please coordinate with Mr Choi).
- Fri, 12/21/07: last practice
Games:
breath control (who can go the farthest on one breath),
kensen control relay (balancing a quarter),
men uchi relay (popping a balloon),
and balloon survivor teams (balloon tied to men).
Prizes were given out to first place.
Additional attendance awards (based on percentage, not total
number) were given to
Huang Michael, Cho Han Min, Cho Michael, Kim John, Kim Esther,
Huang Cody, Chung Woody, Wang Chialeh, Wang Alexander,
Checkcinco Christopher, Liao Alexander, Kim Patrick, Kim Alex,
Yoon Courtney, Kim Matthew.
Flashlights and candy were given out to all.
- Mon-Mon, 12/24-31/07: no practice.
Happy holidays!
3kyu and above, if you would like to practice at another dojo
during the break, there are a few open (see
SCKF holiday
schedule). Please contact the dojo where you wish to practice
ahead of time to make sure it's ok for you to go, and also email
norwalkkendo@gmail.com
to let us know. Be sure to be on time and show proper
reigi (etiquette).
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