Kendo Schedule

I will be out of town this weekend and all next week so there will be no Kendo/Iaido practice on Wednesday, November 12th at the College Hill Rec Center.  While there will also be no Iaido on Sunday until November 23rd, it will still be Kendo practice as usual.

Chris George

Kendo Canceled 11/2/14

Due to the Johnson Cup an promotion exam going on this weekend, we will not have practice this Sunday.

Since the Johnson Cup and promotion exam are occurring in Cincinnati this time, you should try your best to show up so you can watch how a tournament and promotion exam is run and possibly get some extra practice time in on Sunday if we have time for a joint practice.

You can go to the ECUSKF web page to get details on when and where the events will happen.

Regular practice will resume on Wednesday, November 5th.

Kendo Begins at 18 Months

We hosted a Joint practice in June 2014.  It was for our regional team which was getting ready for the US Kendo Championships. Along with the joint practice, there was a special practice session for the youngest Kendoka in the region. Sai Lane is the son of Jay and Satomi Lane. Sai is 18 months old and has terrific form for a beginner of his age. Practice started in the lobby of the College Hill Rec Center with Koizumi-san while team practice was conducted in the main gym.

Begin with sankyo

Head strikes and run-thru 

Patiently waiting for his turn on the floor

Practicing on the main floor with Mom

Practicing with Mom while Dad looks on

 At the end of the team practice, Sai had a chance to show what he could do on the main floor. Without a doubt, we can say Kendo is for all ages 18 months old through 90 something years old!

Yamamoto, Masaaki's Last Practice at NKY

Yamamoto-sensei returned to Japan and attended his last practice with Northern Kentucky Dojo Dec of 2013. He had a good send off with a spirited practice and brunch afterwards at Chez Nora Restaurant.

Meditation before class

Vigorous action!

Practice with the gang!!!

Watch Out When Kendoka Get a Sword

At the end of Yamamoto Sensei's last practice, "sword experts" grabbed an Iaito and the drama began. Kendo uses a bamboo sword. Iaido practice uses a metal sword.

What mischief can we get into?

Under the sword

Catching a sword like you see in the movies

A good death by the sword!

As you can see Iaido practice can add a new dimension to Kendo knowledge, however these expressions of swordsmanship are what happens when you watch too many movies and television shows (Ha!!!).

Black Tiger Warrior's Open

NKY participated in the Black Tiger Warrior's Open which was held in Anderson OH. Mark, Chris and Nathan made a good showing and brought home trophies. Jim worked the rings as a referee and received a Letter of Appreciation.

NKY Kendo and trophies

In the photo from the left: C.M. Brown- Head Instructor and Tournament Organizer for Cincinnati Hwa Rang Do, Grandmaster Woodrow Fairbanks- Wu- Hsiang Martial Arts, Nathan, Grandmaster Ki Nam Yum- East Coast Hwa Rang Do, Jim, Chris, Mark

Chris clobbers Mark while he warms up

Retaliation! Gotcha!

Many thanks for the efforts of the tournament organizers and supporters. It was a fun time!

NKY Kendo Wednesday Class has Moved

The Northern Kentucky Kendo Club has a new home for Wednesday evening practice. We have moved to the College Hill Recreation Center located at 5545 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati OH 45224. We’re working out in the Auxiliary Gymnasium. Iaido starts at 6:00pm until 7:00pm. Kendo class is from 7:00 until 8:45pm. The staff has been very helpful and is happy to have us in their facility.

 First Practice at the College Hill Rec Center

Our first practice was April 28, 2013. We hosted a Joint Regional Practice session. After practice we got together and socialized at Steak Nina Restaurant.

Running basic drills at College Hill Rec Ctr

Our Sunday morning class is the same. We are at the Step 'N Out Dance Studio located at 721 Madison Ave, Covington Kentucky. It's right across the street from the Madison theatre. Parking is free on the street on Sundays. Iaido class begins at 8:00am. Kendo class starts at 9:30am until 11:00am

If you are interested in learning about Japanese martial arts and the Samurai spirit, join us at our new home!