by Mark Kawabe | Nov 1, 2014 | Homepage
As with many martial arts, the purpose of Kendo is to develop one’s self. By developing a strong self, the entire world benefits. Click to learn more.
by Mark Kawabe | Nov 1, 2014 | Homepage
From my perspective, Kendo tournaments are about determining how strong your Kendo is. It’s not about winning or losing. It’s about learning about yourself. Click here to learn how to watch a Kendo match.
by Mark Kawabe | Nov 1, 2014 | Homepage
The Hayakawa Kendo Club trains at the Welland Martial Arts Centre, 40 Division St., Welland, Ontario. Click here to get directions to the dojo.
by Mark Kawabe | Apr 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
When you go to a car dealership and buy a car, you’ll drive away with something shiny. When you go to a restaurant and order food, you’ll have a full stomach. When you go to a bank and apply for a mortgage, you’ll get a home. What do you get when you...
by Mark Kawabe | Feb 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
Seen plentiful times on Facebook, courtesy of Daveswordsofwisdom dot com: “I’m not hot or gorgeous. I don’t have an amazing figure or a flat stomach. I’m far from being considered a model but, I’m me. I eat food, I have curves, I have...
by Mark Kawabe | Feb 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
As many of you have heard, either directly or indirectly, I’ve had a “rough” year. Lots of stuff’s gone on in my personal life that needed to be addressed and that was the primary reason I stopped teaching last spring. I’ve gained a few...
by Mark Kawabe | Jan 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
Tonight’s class is cancelled due to weather and other circumstances. Our first class of 2014 will be on Tuesday, January 7th from 7:40 ~ 9:40 p.m. I hope to see you there!
by Mark Kawabe | Dec 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
As a follow-up to the previous holiday schedule post . . . We will have practice this Saturday (December 28) from 2~4 p.m. in Welland, then go out for sushi afterward. We will NOT have practice on Monday, December 30th. We WILL have practice on Thursday, January 2nd....
by Mark Kawabe | Dec 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
I believe there is nothing like Kendo or other full-contact martial arts to bring home the reality that life isn’t fair. I say this because at some point in your martial arts experience, you will think you’re pretty good and you’ll meet someone equal...
by Mark Kawabe | Dec 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
Just for people who want to plan ahead . . . at the moment . . . we will be on regular class schedule until (and including) December 19th (Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 7:40 ~ 9:40 p.m.). We will NOT have class Christmas Eve, but will have class on December 26th....
