Announcements/News
Konopka sensei was promoted to San Mateo Kendo Dojo shihan
San Mateo Kendo Dojo announced on June 1, 2024, that Konopka sensei was promoted to its chief instructor (shihan). Ogihara sensei has retired as shihan. He continues to attend practice and teach the students. Ogihara sensei, thank you for your great contribution of more than 40 years to San Mateo Dojo! We really appreciate your effort! Konopka sensei, yoroshiku onegai shimasu.
39th NCKF Championship Tournament 2024
Wonderful job at the NCKF Championship Tournament, which was held on October 27th in San Jose, CA. Congratulations! Kaiser Lai: Third place in 2 dan
HSSK 5th Anniversary Tournament
San Mateo kenshi participated in the HSSK 5th Anniversary Tournament on September 22 in Newark. Congratulations to the medal winners! NCKF will have the championship tournament on October 27, and it will be the last tournament in 2024. Go San Mateo! Tessier sensei: Third place in Senior 4 dan and up Kei Nakamura: Third place in Women's kyu