GASSHUKU 2015!

The 5th Annual IGA Ken Gasshuku! After the success of the 4th Gasshuku (training camp), IGA Ken is looking forward to an even better one this coming Oct 3-4.  The training venue will once again be in Assumption College, Antipolo City. Lodging will be also once again Cristina Villas. Both venues provided us with good Read more about GASSHUKU 2015![…]

The 2nd Metro Manila Kendo Friendship Cup!

On Saturday, July 18, two of the biggest and most respected Kendo Clubs in Metro Manila will be facing off in a friendly tournament against each other. The Manila Kendo Club will be facing host IGA Kendo Club in a kachinuki style match. In this style of competition, the two clubs will each field a Read more about The 2nd Metro Manila Kendo Friendship Cup![…]

Godo Keiko Kai Shiai Results!

text by Kristopher Inting photos c/o Igarashi Koji & Inoue Shu videos c/o Emerson Sychingiok & April Enerio The Godo Keiko Kai Shiai Finals were held last Monday Dec 15, 2014. 1st seed Team FHM emerged as the champions of the tournament, besting 2nd seed Team Lady & the Tramps (runner-up) in the final match. Read more about Godo Keiko Kai Shiai Results![…]

Godo Keiko Kai Finals Tonight!

The Godo Keiko Kai Shiai 2014 Finals are going to be held tonight, Dec 15, 2014, from 8:00pm to 9:30pm in the Basketball Gym of STI Academy, Global City, Taguig. Eight 3-person teams from both Manila Kendo Club (6 teams) and IGA Kendo Club (2 teams) competed in a round robin format since May. The last Read more about Godo Keiko Kai Finals Tonight![…]

Gasshuku Reflections Part 8

The 4th IGA Ken Gasshuku was such a memorable event for the participants that many of them have spontaneously written about their experiences and thoughts about it. This is the eighth of a series of articles showcasing these reflections. Today we are featuring the reflections of two members of the Arena Dojo. The first is from Ronin. Originally one Read more about Gasshuku Reflections Part 8[…]

Gasshuku Reflections Part 7

The 4th IGA Ken Gasshuku was such a memorable event for the participants that many of them have spontaneously written about their experiences and thoughts about it. This is the seventh of a series of articles showcasing these reflections. Marc is one of the pioneer members of the Dasma Dojo. He and his wife Liza are prominent fixtures of the Read more about Gasshuku Reflections Part 7[…]

4th IGA Ken Gasshuku Albums

As promised a few weeks ago, we now have some albums to share from the 4th Annual IGA Ken Gasshuku! The pictures were supplied by Alain, Red, and Ronin. Thanks guys for the pictures! And to everyone else, please enjoy viewing! Alain’s Album Ronin’s Album Red’s Albums: Gasshuku 2014, Some More Gasshuku Pics, Even More Read more about 4th IGA Ken Gasshuku Albums[…]

Gasshuku Reflections Part 6

The 4th IGA Ken Gasshuku was such a memorable event for the participants that many of them have spontaneously written about their experiences and thoughts about it. This is the sixth of a series of articles showcasing these reflections. Ten is from the Iloilo Kendo Club. Earlier this year, she served as one of our hosts and tour guides Read more about Gasshuku Reflections Part 6[…]