Class meets on Saturdays from 5:00 - 8:00 PM.
About Kendo
Kendo, the way (do) of the sword (ken), is a martial art based on Japanese fencing. Points are scored by striking certain parts of your opponent's body armor with a bamboo foil. Emphasis is on striving to execute correctly, not winning. Kendo is a highly aerobic activity which builds strength, speed and stamina with regular practice. Kendo is not self -defense; no kicks or punches are allowed. |
Charlotte Kendo
The Charlotte Kendo Club is a member of the All U.S. Kendo Federation . In 1988 the Charlotte Kendo club was a founding member of the South Eastern United States Kendo Federation.
Ken Strawn Sensei began his Kendo training at the San Jose State University in 1974. The SJSU's sensei was Professor of Asian History, Benjamin Hazard (7 dan). Hazard Sensei served in the Pacific during WWII and on MacArthur's staff during the occupation. Together with Gordon Warner they started the first postwar Kendo Club in Northern California. Strawn Sensei practiced for 9 years in Northern California, under Y. Takao (7th Dan), Y. Miyata (8th Dan) and C. Tanaka (7th Dan), achieving the rank of 3rd Dan. In 1978 he accompanied S.J.S.U. on a tour of the Japanese University Kendo club and in 1981, represented Northern California in the Goodwill division of the 2nd United States National Championship in Chicago. Moving to Portland, Oregon in 1983, he trained in Nearby, Seattle with R. Omoto (7th Dan) and J. Marsten (6th Dan). He returned to Charlotte, N. C. in 1986 and contacted the Charlotte Parks and Recreation department about starting a Kendo class. In 1988 the Charlotte Kendo club was a founding member of the South Eastern United States Kendo Federation. That same year Charlotte hosted the first of 6 tournaments. Strawn Sensei as well as several of his students have represented S.E.U.S.K.F. at various National Championships. The Charlotte Kendo Club is a member of the All U.S. Kendo Federation.
For more information contact Stefan Locklair: stefsama@yahoo.com
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