Displaying IGA Ken’s brand of Kendo in the 16th HK Open

By Kristopher Inting Since 2013, the IGA Kendo Club Philippines has been participating in the Hong Kong Asian Open Kendo Championships, a 3-day event held yearly at the Tin Shui Wai Sports Center. Spearheaded by the Hong Kong Kendo Association, this competition aims to bring various clubs and national teams from the Asia-Pacific Region to compete Read more about Displaying IGA Ken’s brand of Kendo in the 16th HK Open[…]

Preparing for the 16th Hong Kong Kendo Championships

by Kristopher Inting   Our Club is gearing up again for the Annual Hong Kong Kendo Asian Open Championships! This event, on its 16th edition, is something many of our members look forward to, as this is their chance to prove that they are ready to take the next step in Kendo (by passing their Read more about Preparing for the 16th Hong Kong Kendo Championships[…]

Looking at the 15th Hong Kong Open: What is it?

This is the first of a series of articles highlighting the IGA-Ken delegation to the 15th Hong Kong Open. The Hong Kong Asian Open Kendo Championships is an annual event organized by the Hong Kong Kendo Association (HKKA), with the support of the International Kendo Federation (FIK). Kendo clubs and national teams from all over the Read more about Looking at the 15th Hong Kong Open: What is it?[…]

New Dan-Holders and Visiting Sensei

The IGA Kendo Club is proud to officially acknowledge their new set of dan-holders from the Arena Fitness Dojo. The dan certificates finally arrived from the Hong Kong Kendo Association last July 10, 2014. The said certificates were then presented last Saturday, July 12, 2014, to their very deserving recipients during a small ceremony after Read more about New Dan-Holders and Visiting Sensei[…]

The 14th Hong Kong Kendo Open: IGA-Ken Surpasses Expectations Yet Again!

Photo and Video Credits to: Igarashi-Sensei, Lex, Gek, Alain, Ice, Dardsie and Dane UPDATE: Match video links fixed and completed. This year, the 14th Hong Kong Asian Kendo Open Championships was held in the Tin Shui Wai Sports Centre in the New Territories in Hong Kong. From February 28 to March 2, participants and clubs Read more about The 14th Hong Kong Kendo Open: IGA-Ken Surpasses Expectations Yet Again![…]

IGA-Ken Goes to the 14th Hong Kong Asian Open!

Presenting the IGA-Kendo Club delegates to the 14th Hong Kong Asia Open Kendo Championships! We will be sending teams to the three different events in the tournament, and some delegates will also be challenging the dan-promotion exams. Please wish them all good luck! Team Line-Ups – 3-dan and under Men’s Team: Joshua Romeo Espiritu (senpo), Jomar Read more about IGA-Ken Goes to the 14th Hong Kong Asian Open![…]

Filipina fighting spirit shines in 13th Hong Kong Kendo Open | Sports | GMA News Online

Filipina fighting spirit shines in 13th Hong Kong Kendo Open | Sports | GMA News Online via Filipina fighting spirit shines in 13th Hong Kong Kendo Open | Sports | GMA News Online Filipina fighting spirit shines in 13th Hong Kong Kendo Open by Kristopher Inting      March 15, 2013   5:14pm Last March 9, Read more about Filipina fighting spirit shines in 13th Hong Kong Kendo Open | Sports | GMA News Online[…]

GOOD LUCK!

GOOD LUCK, IGA KEN delegation to the 13th Hong Kong Asian Open Kendo Championships! We are so proud of you! WHAT: 13th Hong Kong Asian Open Kendo Championships WHEN: 8 – 10 March 2013 WHERE: Tin Shui Wai Sports Centre, New Territories PROGRAM: 8th March,  Dan examination 9th March, Women’s group match (3persons) and  Men’s Read more about GOOD LUCK![…]

For the first time, a PHL women’s kendo team competes internationally | Sports | GMA News Online

For the first time, a PHL women’s kendo team competes internationally | Sports | GMA News Online. via For the first time, a PHL women’s kendo team competes internationally | Sports | GMA News Online. For the first time, a PHL women’s kendo team competes internationally by Kristopher Inting    March 4, 2013    5:02pm The Philippines Read more about For the first time, a PHL women’s kendo team competes internationally | Sports | GMA News Online[…]