Announcements/News
Konopka sensei was promoted to San Mateo Kendo Dojo shihan
San Mateo Kendo Dojo announced in June 1, 2024 that Konopka sensei was promoted to its chief instructor (shihan). Ogihara sensei has retired from Shihan. He continues to attend the 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 of 2 dan
HSSK 5th Anniversary Tournament
San Mateo kenshi were participated HSSK 5th Anniversary Tournament in Sep 22 in Newark. Congratulations the medal winners! NCKF will have the championship tournament in Oct. 27 and it will be the last tournament in 2024. Go San Mateo! Tessier sensei: Third place of Senior 4 dan and up Kei Nakamura: Third place of Womens kyu