San Jose State University Kendo and Naginata Dojo

03/25/2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rvc0QUOcbvQ

0:00 Intro2:00 Kendo Lecture55:36 Q&A with Tahara-ss

03/25/2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8nBkMh18rs

:010:00 Intro2:15 Warmups4:32 Suburi Intro (Grip)9:01 Suburi (Kamae & Posture)13:19 Suburi (Shinai Position)23:28 Suburi Together (Shomen)27:34 Suburi (Sayum...

03/14/2021

https://youtu.be/CO1dg3tUe4I

68th All Japan Kendo Championship 2020第68回全日本剣道選手権大会令和３年（2021年）３月14日（日）ホワイトリング 長野市真島総合スポーツアリーナ　長野県長野市March 14th, 2021 at White-ring

02/12/2021

Additionally, here is a link to a past kendo tournament in Japan, where special rules where applied since this occurred during Covid-19 time (Enjoy!):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR0ZDsCSrmkDQrfWM2IOKx6P7M9WaQhrTsrF4t_14nwFrRtGBCpd6_ChvZM&v=Mmw0IlmvseY&feature=youtu.be

Kendo World's Alex Bennett and Michael Ishimatsu-Prime offer their insight on the final of the 2020 All Japan Invitational High School Kendo Championships th...

02/12/2021

Good evening everyone! My name is Eduardo (Eddy) Jimenez, and I am an SJSU alumni (graduated fall of 2018). I am sure that many of you have felt the consequences of Covid-19 as we all had to adjust to these current circumstances and times. I am also sure that many of you have felt the fatigue, stress, and negative emotions which may be the result of these events. I am no exception.

However, I also remember what it was like to enjoy the good things about life. I remember what it was like to be a college student, and how it felt like to put on my kendo uniform as I prepared for practice sessions each week. I remember enjoying sincere moments with my practice partners and friends after a session, and listening to my senseis as we talked during dinners (I remember the lectures too!)

Being part of the Kendo and Naginata club at SJSU was one of the happiest and best moments of my college experience. While I unfortunately got less involved with the club as I became a productive member of society after college, I know that remembering the club, senseis, friends, and lessons still brings warmth to my heart and helps me soldier on during these tough times.

With this said, I would love to give back to the club and contribute in its rebirth and flourishment. This home of mine has given me so much and has helped me in becoming a better human being. Now, with all sincerity, I am here to rebuild this home of mine bit by bit.

Please feel free to reach out if you would like to contribute in the rebirth of this club as well. Any support would be appreciated. While no longer being a student means I cannot get too involved with SJSU, I do have training in kendo and can offer advice and support to help begin this process. Of course, zoom/virtual discussions are always welcome as well!

Take care. Stay safe. I wish you all a goodnight.

To share a nostalgic line from Lowe sensei:

"To those who practice these arts, the mind is free of all evil and selfish thoughts. This, is the basic innocence and spirituality of the arts."

03/26/2019

good luck,yuki!

03/19/2019

Hey guys!

We apologize for being quiet for so long, but for those of you that are still interested in practicing kendo and/or naginata, we have an important update to share!

Our new practice times are from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm! It will still be at the SPX 178 room on campus, so if you have time come join us for practice! Or share this news if you know someone who’s interested in practicing!

10/27/2018

Good evening everyone!

Jackets have officially arrived! For those of you who have ordered jackets, please message us or email us so we can have them ready for you to pick up.

For those of you who haven’t ordered one, let us know if you’re interested so we can place more orders in the future! They’re pretty awesome!

-Eddy Jimenez,
Equipment Manager

10/10/2018

Part of being a martial arts practitioner means taking care of your equipment, which reflects upon your character. It takes time, but the end result is worth it.

A weekend plus day well worth spent!

10/04/2018

Good morning everyone! We have 2 events coming up for this week and next week, so please keep reading.

First, the club will be performing at the multicultural showcase held by the MUSE student ambassador program for their First Fridays event. This event will occur on Friday from 7 pm-11 pm right outside the Hammer Theater on Paseo de San Antonio. Please check us out if you have the time!

Second, our first social event will be on next Sunday, October 14th. We will be watching the 36th Annual Northern California Kendo Federation (NCKF) Championships occurring in San Clara High School. We are planning to travel there together, so let us know if you are interested and need a car ride there, or if you can provide a ride for others. Note that this event is free for all to come and watch, so stop on by to watch some intense matches with us!

We look forward to seeing you in these upcoming events. Have a good day!

09/08/2018

Hello All,

After many delays, we received confirmation today that we are a recognized club once again. In addition, we also received confirmation that we can hold practice in SPX 178 this Tuesday 9/11 at 7pm.

If you have any questions, feel free to email the officers at [email protected] or contact us on facebook.

We hope to see everyone there this Tuesday!

08/29/2018

Good evening everyone,

Due to a new process, we are currently working with the school to have the club re-recognized. As such, there is currently no Kendo and/or Naginata practice. We will notify you as soon as possible when practice sessions restart.

Thank you for your patience; see you soon!

Kendo and Naginata Club