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News and Announcements
Kendo Family!!!
2023 US Championships 06/30/2023 ~07/02/2023
Torrance members at US Nationals! This is the largest tournament in the USA and it’s a great opportunity to represent both your dojo and federation!
Congratulations
to all those who participated, and all the support received from parents, volunteers, and fellow kenshi!Torrance dojo member results:
- 1st Place Men’s Team: Dave Nam, Damian Williams, Julian Williams, Arashi Steele, Jason Brown
- 2nd Place Mens Individuals: Jason Brown
- 3rd Place Mens Individuals: Julian Williams
- 3rd Place Junior Youth Team: Rei Elliot, Christian Kawano
- 3rd Place Senior Youth Team: Hugo Mizuhashi
- Kantosho (Fighting Spirit) Women’s Individuals: Song Yi Yang
Coaches: Christopher Yang, Danny Yang
2023 SCKF INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
SCKF INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Another tournament in the books and a great turnout by Torrance Dojo! See full results below 
9 & Under:
10-11 YRS:
- 1st Place: Musashi Yang
12-14 YRS:
- 2nd Place: Christian Kawano
15-17 YRS:
- 1st Place: Rei Elliot
Women’s Championship
- 2nd Place: Zidi Allison
Men’s Championship
- 1st Place: Arashi Steele
- 2nd Place: Julian Williams
- 3rd Place: Damian Williams
- Fighting Spirit: Hugo Mizuhashi
SCKO Memorial Team Tournament 06/11/2023
SCKO Memorial Team Tournament! Congratulations to all the participants - thank you parents and senseis for your endless support.
RESULTS:
12-14 Junior Youth
- 1st Place: Musashi Yang, Shawn Yang, Ethan Choo
Adult Kyu
- 3rd Place: Nick Ogino, Hunsoo Choo, Abraham Ruiz
Yudansha
- 1st Place (Torrance B): Dave Nam, Masao Suzuki, Jason Brown
- 2nd Place (Torrance A): Julian Williams, Damian Williams, Arashi Steele
5-Person Federation Shiai
- 1st Place: SCKF (Hugo Mizuhashi, Arashi Steele)
SCKO Memorial Team Tournament
53rd Anniversary Salinas Kendo Tournament
11-13 YRS:
1st Place - Musashi Yang
2nd Place - Shawn Yang
14-17 YRS:
1st Place - Hugo Mizuhashi
3rd Place - Rei Elliot
3rd Place - Christian Kawano
ADULT KYU:
3rd Place - Abraham Ruiz
YUDANSHA (1-2 Dan):
2nd Place - Dave Nam
YUDANSHA (3 Dan Up):
1st Place - Julian Williams
2nd Place - Damian Williams
3rd Place - Arashi Steele
YOUTH TEAM:
1st Place - Musashi Yang, Shawn Yang, Christian Kawano, Rei Elliot, Hugo Mizuhashi
ADULT TEAM:
1st Place - Julian Williams, Dave Nam, Arashi Steele, Damian Williams, Jason Brown
2nd Place - Zidi Allison, Masao Suzuki, Jarrod Hatakeyama
The 81st Nisei Week Kendo tournament!
Torrance Dojo had a great showing at the 81st Nisei Week Kendo tournament! Great job to all who participated! Congratulations to those who placed!
Results:
10 and under - Tyler Yang (Kantosho - fighting spirit)
11 to 13 years - Musashi Yang (1st Place), Shawn Yang (2nd Place), Ethan Choo (Kantosho - fighting spirit)
), Shawn Yang (2nd Place), Ethan Choo (Kantosho - fighting spirit)Adult Kyu (3kyu - 1kyu) - Abraham Ruiz (2nd Place), Hugo Mizuhashi (3rd Place)
), Hugo Mizuhashi (3rd Place)2023 AUSKF Jr. Open Championships
The 2023 AUSKF Jr. Open Championships! This is the largest tournament for the youth (18 years and under).
Results:
9 and under - Tyler Yang (fighting spirit)
10 to 11 years - Alex Hur (fighting spirit), Musashi Yang
Youth Team - SCKF (Shawn Yang and Musashi Yang)
Boys Team - SCKF (Ethan Choo, Christian Kawano, Hugo Mizuhashi)
Congratulations to those who placed! And good job to all who participated!
Torrance Dojo New 7 dan !!!!
North South Tournament at San Jose!
11 to 13 years
Musashi Yang18 and over Kyu
Abraham Ruiz1 to 2 Dan
Joshua Paulsen5 Dan and above
Jason Brown Arashi Steele Julian Williams Masao SuzukiMen’s Team
Damian Williams, Julian Williams, Arashi Steele, Jason Brown were selected on a team of 7 to represent SoCalGood job everyone!
Schedule
SCKF Fall Shinsa
SCKF Team Championships
AUSKF Kendo Summer Camp 8/25-27/23, Las Vegas NV
AUSKF Summer Camp and Shinsa
Fri-Sun, 8/25-27/23, Las Vegas
https://www.eanet.com/sckf/articles/2023/230827/index.htm
Nikkei Games
2023 Nikkei Games Budo Tournament (Kendo)
Sunday, 8/6/23
Cal State Long Beach
https://www.eanet.com/sckf/articles/2023/230806/index.htm
AUSKF All Japan Champion Seminar
Rentaro Kunitomo Sensei( FUKUOKA Police Department) who is a champion of All Japan Kendo Championship in 2019 will be visiting LA and hold a Kendo seminar.
You will learn the top level of KENDO as well as teaching techniques to raise strong kenshi at your dojo.
Date : Sunday, July 23nd (9:00-16:00)
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm *Registration 8:00 - 8:45
Location : Cerritos( Don Knabe) community regional park gym
19700 Bloomfield Ave, Cerritos, CA 90703
(*** If location is changed, you will be received the information before the seminar)
Participation fee ：$40(Cash or Check only) Pay on the seminar day at the registration table
Eligibility: Kyu and Dan , kenshi who wear the kendo-Gu.
Lunch : Bring your own lunch
Contact: Seminar In charge: Yukiko Miura (ymiura@socalkendo.org)
AUSKF Education Committee: Hayato Okawa (hayato.okawa@auskf.org)
*Registered kenshi will be assigned into small groups prior to the seminar, so if you have to cancel the seminar for any reason, please contact us prior to the seminar day.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRan7GmR7NqDwDUDOlIbbOEPe0utHeiXA1EafxD9qgNv5lOg/viewform
SCKF Kata Seminar
AUSKF Championships 6/30-7/2/23, Detroit
AUSKF Championships 6/30-7/2/23, Detroit
SCKF Individual Championships
SCKF Spring Shinsa
Shinkyu Shinsa
Saturday 4/22/23, 10am
El Rancho HS
AUSKF JR. OPEN NATIONALS 2023