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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, Yoo Courtney, Yoo 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.
- 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!
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