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Michigan Family Taikai

Tuesday, 08 May 2012 08:20 Ron Fox
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Several members of the MSU Kendo club competed in the Michigan Family Taikai on Sunday May 6 at Eastern Michgan University in Ypsilanti.

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MSU Kendo Club Mission

Friday, 28 November 2008 21:00 administrator
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MSU Kendo Club Mission

In Japan, many kenshi (a person who practices kendo) start practicing at age six. In the U.S. this is not the case. Most kenshi in the U.S. start their kendo journey in their college years or even later. The M.S.U. kendo club is in a unique position to introduce a large student community to kendo. We recognize that our function is to:

 

  1. Introduce newcomers to the art of kendo, and instill in them a love and appreciation of the art of kendo that will stay with them past the end of their college career.
  2. Provide challenging practices for those who are already experienced kenshi.
  3. Build an understanding of the true nature and spirit of kendo in all who practice with us.
  4. Place graduating members with other dojos so that their kendo journey doesn't end with graduation.

NOTE: Admission to the MSU Intramural buildings is limited to persons with a valid MSU ID.  Visitors are welcome, but please contact us in advance so that we can arrange entry to the facilities.

Last Updated on Monday, 12 March 2012 11:52
 

Practice Information

Friday, 28 November 2008 23:57 Matt Palmer
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Meeting times and places (Summer 2012 )

Day

 Time Place
Sundays Noon-2pm IM West
Fridays 6:00-7:45pm

IM West

 

Meet at the entry in front of the main gym and we will locate a place to practice.

No Dues summer semester.

 

Beginners: At first all you will need is some exercise clothing (or equivalent). A shinai (bamboo sword) will be provided to you.

Later: You may want to purchase a kendo uniform (gi and hakama) and a bokken (a solid wooden sword). These can be bought online along with other accessories like shinai bags.

All levels are welcome to attend all practices, however Sundays will be used to focus on kihon (basics) which will be the most useful for beginners.


As your basics improve, you will be phased into armor (bogu). Once you wear all the bogu your training will include sparring and, if you want, competition. MSU Kendo club has a limited number of sets of bogu which can be borrowed initially. We encourage all serious kendo practitioners (kenshi) to buy their own bogu. See Kendo Stores in the links page for sources.


Anyone is welcome to attend as long as they have a strong desire to learn Kendo and to have fun. In addition, we encourage you to join the Midwest Kendo Federation or the All US Kendo Federation. They are the regional governing bodies of Kendo in the United States. Achieving a rank in Kendo requires membership in these federations. More information for either of the groups are available on their websites, along with information on how to join.

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Contact

Monday, 01 December 2008 01:15 administrator
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Contact Information:

If you want information about the MSU Kendo club that is not available on this website contact: Ron Fox ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or (517)908-7349

Last Updated on Sunday, 14 August 2011 15:00