Announcements/News

San Mateo Kendo Dojo re-opened on September 14, 2021 after the long COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. We didn't practice kendo for more than 550 days after March 10, 2020 when the lockdown started. We started practice slowly on the first day but everyone was happy to see their practice partners and practice kendo again. We take COVID-19 prevention measures very carefully so that currently only fully vaccinated students are allowed to join our practice. The registration requirements have been updated for both San Mateo and Foster City locations. Bogu-wearing students should sign up for Advanced. Non-bogu-wearing students should sign up for Beginners.

Shiomi sensei sadly said farewell to us and moved back to Japan in March due to his job assignment. We appreciate his contribution to San Mateo dojo and presented our gift to him on February 27th. He received a hakama which had our words of appreciation embroidered. Paul worked very hard to make this happen and delivered it to Shiomi sensei's home. Due to COVID-19 circumstances, Michi arranged a Zoom meeting which other kenshi could join to greet Paul online. Sayonara, Shiomi sensei. Thank you for all of your wonderful kendo teaching and your friendship. Please drop in to our practice anytime when you come back to US.

Due to Shiomi sensei's departure, Konopka sensei became the new treasurer (CFO) of San Mateo Kendo Dojo Inc. and a member of NCKF Board. He began collecting the annual fee of San Mateo Dojo and NCKF/AUSKF memberships.