New Sensei promoted from our students

Takashi was approved to 4 dan and promoted to the newest sensei of San Mateo dojo.  Shigihara-sensei, yoroshiku onegai shimasu! Can't see the photo?  Click here to be redirected to the web album.

San Mateo members performed in NCKF Championships

Sportsman's pledge

Nihon Kendo Kata

Catherine performed the sportsman's pledge, and Shiomi sensei and Konopka sensei performed Nihon Kendo Kata at the opening ceremony of NCKF Championships in Oct. 20. 

Well done!

Sportsman's pledge:

Catherine Ikeda

Nihon Kendo Kata

Shidachi: 

Hideshi Shiomi

Uchidachi: 

Satoru Konopka

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San Mateo member obtained third place in Salinas Tournament

  

 

Our members did quite good job at the Salinas tournament on Aug. 10. Especially Catherine had third place in Women’s team division. Let’s congratulate her on her great  performance!

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Trophy, trophy and trophy!

  

Let's congratulate them on their great efforts! 

         Result:

Ryushin: 2nd place, 10 and under div. 

Rioka: 3rd place, women’s kyu div. 

Austin: 3rd place, 14-17 years div. 

Jonathan: 3rd place, adult kyu div. 

Shiomi sensei: 3rd place, 4 dan & above div. 

San Mateo fighting spirits in San Jose Tournament

  

  

Many San Mateo kenshi participated in San Jose tournament on April 28 at Leigh High School, San Jose, CA.

Go San Mateo dojo!

Great news from Jr. Nationals

  

     

Great news from Atlanta. 

Carolyne and Catherine did great performances at All US Jr. Championships in April 7. 

Both finished top 8 in the individual division, and Catherine placed third in the team division for the 14 - 18 years old girls bracket. 

Look at their happy faces in the photo. Congratulations, Carolyne and Catherine!!

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Season 2019 has started with North/South Tournament

  

     

Season 2019 has started with N/S tournament in March 17 at San Jose. Carolyne and the NCKF women's team won against SCKF! Carolyne led the team to win as Sempo. Congratulations! 

      

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Great News in New Year

Carolyne was admitted by Stanford University.  Congratulations!!!

2019 New Year oshiruko social

  

  

   

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Japanese new year treats were served at the King Center practice in Jan. 8.

Japanese new year treats, oshiruko (sweet red bean soup with rice cake) and ozoni (savory soup with rice cake), were served after the practice. It is the tradition of Japanese martial arts known as Budo Hajime (first practice of the year). It is the ceremony to pray the members' health and improving their skill. Friends and families of San Mateo dojo were invited.