Nanseikan Kendo Club 剣道クラブ南西館

Last weekend saw the running of the 34th (!) Victorian Kendo Championships. Over the two days there were 10 separate competitions held, a massive organisational undertaking and superbly well run by Ballarat and Apollo Bay Kendo Clubs, and their volunteers. In my mind, these guys are the most important people of all those who attend. Our club had its best ever attendance. On Saturday, Quinn and Andrew competed in the Kyu individual event, a very difficult division because it contains such a wide range of skill levels. Well done to you both. Each shiai is like months of jigeiko disstilled into a few short minutes. There's lots to reflect on afterwards, but also lots of momentum and passion that can carry through into training as well. On the Sunday it was the teams' events: kyu and open. For the first time we had a team in each. Sadly I couldn't watch the kyu team in action because I had shinpan duties on the other court (note to self below!). But a look at th...

This year I think it is time we entered individuals and perhaps also a team into the VKC. We will also be expected to supply volunteers to help out with the running of the event. So below are the details of the event for your reference. We will discuss this at training over the next couple of weeks before the next beginners' course starts. We will also focus on shiai reiho and strategy. Please consider your availability for both competition and also helping out. Victorian Kendo Championships 2014 30 – 31 August, 2013 Venue: Victoria University, Footscray Park Campus, Ballarat Road Court 1, Level 1, Footscray Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre (Building L) Time :          Registration 8:00AM ~ 9:00AM Competition: 9:00AM ~ 5:00PM Events: Day 1 – Saturday, 30 August 2014 1.      Women’s kyu individuals 2.      Men’s kyu individuals 3.    ...