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September 08, 2003
Fightoh!
Spent my Merdeka weekend at the annual kendo camp in Seremban. Yeah it's a little late to be writing this, but I figure what the heck, there are pictures and videos to check out! :)
Camp was amazing, especially the jikeiko (free practice) I had with Toyoda sensei. I didn't have any armor on, so needless to say I had a few beatings here and there which resulted to bloodied knuckles, a mild headache, blisters and some torn skin on both sides of my thumb. But it was worth it :)
Like any other camps, the tendency to acquire new techniques or even pick up a few tips is inevitable. This may sound unusual, but crying out like a nutcase (tastefully!) before each strike did wonders! It's called Kiai, which literally means unleashing one's Ki vocally, like a battlecry. Mentally, it perked me up like an OD'd caffeine addict. But on top of it all, I got less tired, and i didn't find myself panting like a rabid mongrel after each jikeiko.
"Grrrrrrrrrooooaaaarrr..."
Of the three days at camp, the one I guess everyone was looking forward to was the last, when matches (shiai) were conducted. Man, it was furious, especially when the senseis got into the act! Check out the videos to see what I mean :)
Can't wait for the one next year!
Meanwhile, here are some snapshots taken in and out of the new place.
Posted by kahjin at September 8, 2003 06:05 AM
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Hey, nice pictures! Hahaha glad you came back in one piece.
cheers!
Posted by: monica at September 12, 2003 04:34 AM
I've just been a new convert to your blog and I find it very witty and fun at times! ;) Found the kendo sections extremely good! When will the new intake at JCKL begin? I keep calling Toyoda-san but he keeps disappering... *sigh* oh well... try again tomorrow, i guess...
Posted by: Shah at October 7, 2003 07:47 AM
Yoh Shah, thanks for dropping by! Man you're in luck, that's if you're still interested! :) The new intake has just started for this month. Loads of newbies in the class, so no worries there! I believe Toyoda-san is away in Japan atm, which is probably why you couldn't reach him. Meanwhile why don't you drop by this Weds between 7-9pm? Just look for Mr. Yap, our club secretary, i'm sure he'll be more than glad to help you settle in.
Posted by: kahjin at October 14, 2003 10:13 AM
Im interested in kendo,im tryin to find a class but dunno where...could you kindly mail me any clubs/class in Selangor/KL
Posted by: Izat at November 11, 2003 02:58 AM
hey..do u know where i can find other places to learn kendo in Malaysia? JB perhaps?
Posted by: Clarence at January 22, 2004 02:13 AM
clarence, r u from JB? there r a few kendo clubs in singapore. u can try it there? they r very good.some of the dojo(s) r in the universities.
Posted by: christine at February 23, 2004 05:34 AM
hey guys.i've am looking for places where i could acquire a katana.Could anyone who knows its whereabouts contact me pls.thnx
paul=
spacecasy@hotmail.com
Posted by: Paul at March 23, 2004 11:36 AM
me too form jb.
i'm really willing to know if there is any kendo class in JB??
if anyone who has learn dont mine to ask ur coach for my!! thanks!!~
Posted by: stephanie at April 13, 2004 07:59 AM
Just bumped into this site. Yes, great times in Seremban.
Posted by: suit at May 7, 2004 01:04 AM
Hai could you please email my the address of all Kendo class in KL and Selangor?
Thanks.
Posted by: zamil at May 13, 2004 12:59 PM
Hi, I'm really interested in Kendo too... can Anyone ... pretty plz tell me where can I learn kendo in Klang Valleeeyyyyyy .. ? I stay in Kepong...
Posted by: jon_yong at May 24, 2004 11:18 AM
i am interested in kendo too. any know where any dojo in malacca?? thanks
Posted by: Kenny at June 16, 2004 05:29 AM
Hi,
I m interested in taking up kendo class, can u pls give me the contacts in kl.
Thanks.
Posted by: Alex at July 7, 2004 02:16 AM
can you pls send any info on where and how i might able to start kendo? im from PJ btw and im really really interested in learning kendo. thanks in advance!!
Posted by: Ben K at July 17, 2004 02:03 AM
is there kendo class in Penang..?
Posted by: Alex of Penang CLHS at August 31, 2004 01:34 AM
hey...can u send me the address of all the kendo club in selangor?thx
Posted by: ying at September 13, 2004 02:41 PM
may i know where i can find the closest place of kendo in kl...im from seri petaling..can u plz email me the address..im 15 years old..my email is hawk_20th_century@yahoo.com ..im really looking forward for your answer
Posted by: syahmi... at October 9, 2004 10:29 AM
anybody please send me address of all kendo classes in kl or selangor..i very interested in kendo...help me plsss
Posted by: PEace at February 25, 2005 12:35 AM
i need to know address of all kendo classes in slelangor or kl.somebody please email me.
Posted by: PeacE at February 25, 2005 12:40 AM
Hey.. I've heard a lot of about kendo and a couple of my friends and i are interested in it. We are from Johor Bahru. Two of us are currently learning ninjutsu and koryu, might futher up with tenshi shoden katori shintoryu. We hope to learn Kendo in JB. it'll be easier for us seeing that we are all 16. Pls give us a favorable reply. Thanks.
Posted by: steff at October 25, 2005 01:33 AM
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