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On November 28th, 2021 Matsu Kai Kendo and Iaido Dojo hosted the first Canadian Kendo Federation Iaido grading in nearly 2 years.

by Bruce Campbell | Nov 28, 2021 | Iaido, Matsu Kai Dojo News

There are a number of people to thank. First the 5 judges; Amgwerd-sensei (chair), Campbell-sensei (chief western judge), Okusa-sensei, Farncombe-sensei, and Chiu-sensei. Without their guidance and teaching this would not be possible. Next the court manager...

How to make a short shinai yourself, and be able to practice Kendo in any space with a low ceiling.

by Stephen Nishio | Oct 27, 2021 | Kendo, Matsu Kai Dojo News, Uncategorized

Edit: 2021/10/27 I originally wrote this tech note in April of 2020 during the Covid-19 lockdown. What a haunting, lonely time that was! Even before we started our Zoom sessions, I wanted to be able to practice without having access to a space with a high ceiling. Now...