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In Memory of Andy Fujimoto Sensei
On April 12, Andrew “Andy” Masahito Fujimoto, beloved son, grandson, brother, and uncle passed away at his home in Mililani at the age of 41. Andrew’s young life was defined by a love of Kendo, travel, spending time with friends, and most of all, spending time with and spoiling his 2 nephews. Andy, a 1999 graduate of Hanalani Schools in … Read More
LOKT2023 Final Results
Yonenbu Ages: 8 -11 Years 1st Colton Hara 2nd Aura Arios 3rd Carter Goodin 3rd Peyton Ching Shonenbu Ages: 12 -14 Years 1st Kaden Kojima 2nd Leland Hara Seinenbu Ages: 15 Years – Above 1st Melvyn Naidas 2nd Corey Kahalewai 3rd Ethan Amano 3rd Kennedy Nabalta Women’s Mudansha Non-Black Belt 1st Marisha Ivanchenko 2nd Reina Nakao Women’s Yudansha Black Belt … Read More
The Passing of Dr. Noboru Akagi
With a heavy heart, I’d like to let all of you know that Dr. Noboru Akagi has passed away at Kuakini Hospital this afternoon. He was an incredible leader for the Hawaii Kendo Federation for numerous years and a huge reason for the success of the federation today. Please wait for updates regarding his memorial service as these are still … Read More
2022 LOKT Results
35th Leeward Oahu Kendo TournamentSunday, August 21, 2022 Mililani District Park Gym Yonenbu Ages 8-11 Years of Age 1st Place Colton Hara (Kenshikan) 2nd Place Aura Arios (Seibukan) Shonenbu Ages 12-14 Years of Age 1st Place Shu Etsumi (Kenshikan) 2nd Place Kaden Kojima (Kenshikan) Seinenbu Ages 15 & Above 1st Place Devin Chung (Cascade PNKF) 2nd Place Reb Arios (Seibukan) … Read More
HKF Dan-Kyu Exam Results – June 2022
Congratulations for all of those who passed the Dan-Kyu Exam. 1-Kyu Rachel Ouye (Daijingu) Genevieve Antaya (Lihue) Aimee Yu Sato (Kaifukan) Kaden Kojima (Kenshikan) Keegan Ushio (Lihue) Leland Hara (Kenshikan) Maiki Uda (Kenshikan) Hayato Masuda (Kenshikan) Gavin Ushio (Lihue) Junsei Tanizaki (Kenshikan) Gabriel Simmons (Lihue) Dylan Udo Custidio (Kaifukan) 1-Dan Neil Shimabukuro (Aiea) 2-Dan Laurie Makiya (Kenshikan) Sean … Read More
17th World Kendo Championships
17th World Kendo Championships Namdong Gymnasium, Incheon Korea September 14, 15, 16, 2018 The World Tournament is held once every three years and Hawaii has been a part of this auspicious event from the beginning, spanning 48 years. The first WKC was held in Japan, hosting 17 countries and regions compared to the 17th WKC which has grown to accommodate 56 … Read More
Sasaki Sensei 6/25/18 Activity
Very fun exercise with Sasaki Sensei! Making a whip cracking sound was the goal. We all eventually upgraded to whiping long pieces of rope.
2018 Leeward Oahu Kendo Tournament Results
2018 Leeward Oahu Kendo Tournament Held Sunday, June 24, 2018 Mililani, Hawaii Yonenbu Division 8 Years – 11 Years 1st Kosuke Toeda 2nd Trinity Kishimoto 3rd Jacob Amano Shonenbu Division 12 Years – 14 Years 1st Zachary Yamamoto 2nd Brandyn Matsumoto 3rd … Read More