13th Feb, 2010

The latest entry in the Kendo Bum saga - reflections on the intensive winter training or kangeiko at Osaka Taiiku Daigaku. Find it here at Kendo World.


30th Mar, 2010

In this blog entry the Kendo Bum has some thoughts about kata after attending a grading as a spectator. Find it here at Kendo World


3rd Apr, 2010

Congratulations to all that took part and to the helpers. Here are the results.

  • Jamie Walton - 6th kyu
  • Jonathon Jenkins - 5th kyu
  • Rob Naeyaert - 5th kyu
  • Dale Wear - 4th kyu
  • Mike Moroney - 4th kyu
  • Conor Enwistle - 1st kyu

Well done everyone.


5th May, 2010

The 2010 New Zealand Kendo Nationals were held in Hamilton over the 1st and 2nd of May. The Canterbury Kendo Club sent eight competitors and came back with four trophies from the ten events.

The Waikato Kendo Club once again did a great job of organising and hosting the event which had more than 40 competitors from around the country.


Canterbury Kendo Club Results

Individuals

Junior Men  --  1st Conor Entwistle

Women's Dan Grade  --  1st Akiyo Ellin, 2nd Alicia Cavan

Men's Dan Grade  --  3rd David Wong

Veterans  --  3rd Akiyo Ellin


Teams

Women's Teams  --  1st Shinrii Sato, Alicia Cavan and Akiyo Ellin

Kata  --  1st David Wong and Alicia Cavan