Spring & Summer - Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

KENDO“The Way of the Sword,” Kendo, is the Japanese art of fencing based on the techniquesof the two-handed sword of the samurai. The term “Kendo” implies spiritual discipline,as well as fencing technique. Wearing protective equipment and using bambootraining swords, students practice a variety of movements of attack and defence. Mostfundamental are stance, footwork, cuts, thrust and parries. Several members havebeen selected to represent Canada in international competition including the WorldKendo Championship held every 3 years. Instructors of the class are held in highesteem, both nationally and internationally.The JCCC Kendo Club is proud to have Morito Tsumura, Chief Instructor, Hanshi 8thDan; Roy Asa, Kyoshi 7th Dan; Goyo Ohmi, 6th Dan; Bryan Asa, Renshi 6th Dan; SteveNakatsu, 5th Dan, Shane Asa, 5th Dan; Shuzo Uyenaka, 5th Dan and Akihiko Hamaba,5th Dan as sensei (instructors). Lawrence Tsuji, 4th Dan; Ryo Tamaru, 4th Dan; SergeAntonenok, 3rd Dan and Dennis Daley, 3rd Dan are assistant instructors. These senseiexemplify the spirit of kendo and have experience in Japan and throughout the world.For more information, please visit www.jccckendo.com.Day Time Age Group LevelSun. 8:45* - 10:00am All (8 yrs & older) Non-Bogu** (Beginner)10:00am - 12:00pm All (8 yrs & older) Bogu*** (Drills, Lessons, Keiko)Mon. 7:00 - 8:00pm Senior (60+) Bogu (Keiko)8:00 - 9:00pm All (8 yrs & older) Bogu (Keiko, Sparring)Wed. 6:45* - 8:00pm All (8 yrs & older) Non-Bogu8:00* - 9:30pm All (8 yrs & older) Bogu (Drills, Lesson, Keiko)Fri. 7:00 - 9:00pm All (8 yrs & older) Bogu (Drills, Lesson, Keiko)*Please arrive 15 min earlier for warm up exercises**NON-BOGU - WITHOUT EQUIPMENT (Beginner)***BOGU - WITH EQUIPMENTNew Kendo registrants accepted only on the firstSunday or Wednesday in January, March, May, andSeptember 2013.24