by Mark Kawabe | Jan 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Toshikoshi Keiko this year. For those who haven’t experienced one, the term “toshikoshi keiko” refers to a practice that is held over the new year. Our version went something like this: Eat, drink & be...
by Mark Kawabe | Aug 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
On occasion you’ll encounter a person in keiko who tends to hold a strong kamae. When attempting an attack, you may experience the tip of their shinai impacting your do at the chest level – or if it’s an experienced person, your throat will be the...
by Mark Kawabe | Feb 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
“Knock me and I’ll just get up again Stronger, wiser The adversary will now become my friend” From ‘Stir it Up’ by Howard Jones Yes, you poor souls who’ve had to drive with me long distances listening to my 80’s electronic-pop mix...
by Mark Kawabe | Jan 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
I thought going through my two matches at SWORD would be useful. They’re probably more useful to me…but I hope you find them beneficial as well. Here’s a breakdown of the match with a few pointers I think will be helpful to my students (and other...
