The following advancement into the dan degrees was made, under the Rules of the British Kendō Renmei, at Tunbridge Wells on Sunday, 5th February 2023.
To nidan:
Tim Lau (Tonbridge)
To shodan:
Dave Leeds (Tonbridge)
Tag: kendo
Peter Powell 1946 – 2022
We are sad to report the death on Wednesday 10th August of Peter Powell sensei.
Peter was a long time member of Butokukan Dojo, having started kendo more than forty years ago.
As one of the most senior members of the Dojo, he was in regular attendance at kendo practice until very recently, offering his advice and encouragement to the other kendoka. He will be greatly missed.
Peter was rokudan kendo, awarded by the British Kendo Renmei.
His funeral will be held in Brighton on 30 August.
Restarting Kendo/Iai training
Knutsen-sensei has set out some guidance below on how we might address the return to practice, when this becomes possible. At the moment, of course, the Government guidelines don’t allow normal dojo practice, but we hope there will be some relaxation in the coming weeks.
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The Renmei held a special practice in Tunbridge Wells on Sunday. Despite the efforts of Storm Ciara, members from many dojos gathered for a morning of instructive keiko with senior senseis.
We were particularly pleased welcome our guests, Paul Budden sensei kyōshi nanadan and Kazuyo Matsuda sensei renshi nanadan, from Kodokan Kendo in Watford.
Storrington Dojo – now open
A new kendo dojo has been established in Storrington. New members are always welcome.
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