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! Catherine Ikeda
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! Can't see the photo? Click here to be redirected to the web album.
Let's congratulate them on their great efforts! Result:
![]() 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 |
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Great News in New Year
Great News in New Year |
Carolyne was admitted by Stanford University. Congratulations!!!
2019 New Year oshiruko social
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.
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