We performed our Setsubun ceremony for 2022 and want to share it with you!
Explanation of Sutsubun
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2285.html
We performed our Setsubun ceremony for 2022 and want to share it with you!
Explanation of Sutsubun
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2285.html
We would like to remind everyone that for participation in dojo practices, we ask that all members wear a double-mask to ensure strong transmission mitigation. We encourage a mesh mask next to the face and an additional fabric mask covering the mesh mask. This allows respiration, yet ensures appropriate exhaled droplet containment and inhalation prevention. When using kendogu (wearing men), we ask that you wear a mask on the inside as well as a rigid faceshield/mouthshield to avoid exhalation/inhalation of droplets.
For those that are interested in making their own fabric masks, instructions are below showing how to sew your own mask using tenugui (bandana/cloth) material. Thank you very much to dojo member Ishida-san for her adaptation of the instructions from the AJKF guidelines!
We recognize that wearing a double-mask can contribute to difficulty in breathing and heat stress. Please find below useful information regarding heat stress in kendo:
English (credit to the Associación Ecuatoriana de Kendo) -> KENDOECUADOR.ORG :: Asociación Ecuatoriana de Kendo » Hyperthermia in Kendo «
Japanese (credit to the All Japan Kendo Federation) -> 熱中症 | 全日本剣道連盟 AJKF (kendo.or.jp)
As always, safety is our top priority. Let’s work together to stay safe and participate in our sport!
Here are some photos from our most recent shinai maintenance session. As a reminder – all members should check their shinai before and after each practice session for any elements that could be dangerous. This includes splinters, broken/cracked slats, loose strings/bindings and overall condition.
We conduct periodic training sessions for shinai maintenance and other equipment maintenance.
Safe equipment is required for participation in kendo and at our dojo. If you have any questions please reach out to the sensei at the dojo; they are always glad to assist you.
Here are some photos from the recent Family Taikai and BBQ event. Thanks to everyone who participated especially the volunteers! We really appreciate your support!
Here are a few photos from the event.
Just a reminder, there will be no practice on 9/4 SAT. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend!
Recently Kunihide Kota Sensei, a Kendo Sensei in Japan, outlined new guidelines for having matches while respecting Covid-19 restrictions. Please take a moment to read the guidance below. Also, a video of his speech in Japanese is available at the bottom of the page.
Key points from Koda-sensei:
What this means for our matches:
In summary, it is important for all shiaisha and shinpan to understand these guidelines and improve the quality of shiai with safety in mind.
Last week Saturday was the final official practice with Inakagi-sensei. We’d like to wish him and his family all the best on their return to Japan!
Thank you for all the great memories and we hope to see you in the future. Stay safe!
Recently the CDC concluded that much of the recent surge in Covid cases is related to youth sports activities.
The dojo’s attorney has reviewed the applicable Michigan Department of Health and Human Service’s orders and interim guidance. Paragraph 6.f. of the March 19, 2021 order states, “Beginning on April 2, 2021, gatherings for the purpose of sports practice and competition involving persons age 13 to 19 are prohibited unless all such persons participate in a testing program as specified in the MDHHS publication entitled Interim Guidance for Athletics issued March 20, 2021.”
The interim guidance requires that all our members age 13 to 19 must get tested for Covid at least once per week in order to participate effective April 2, 2021.
Effective immediately – For all participants between the age of 13 and 19 proof of a negative result test within a week of any practice session will be allowed to participate.
At the reception for each of class, we will collect your declaration of the date of Covid-19 negative testing and signature from a parent for all applicable members in order to meet this guideline.
Starting on 4/7/2021 (WED) in-person practice will resume at the Northville Community Center from 7:00PM – 9:00PM.
We will also continue our Saturday in-person practice at the Plymouth PARC from 5:00PM – 7:00PM.
With this re-opening of weekday in-person practice, we will return to two in-person practice sessions per week. To support that we are also returning to the monthly tuition system. Paid but unused dues as of March 2020 will be credited to each member/family. Tuition dues will be collected at the in-person practice sessions. Cash will not be collected as of SAT Apr 3rd at PARC in Plymouth.
Details about membership and tuition can be found on the “How to Join the Detroit Kendo Dojo ” page.
We are happy to announce that Saturday practice sessions are resuming as of 2/6/2021 and Wednesday practice sessions are resuming as of 4/7/2021. Everyone’s safety is the main priority and we are taking precautions such as proper distancing and requiring masks for all attendees. Also, we are taking 5 minute breaks for every 30 minutes of practice.
Please check the document below for detailed guidelines.
Every member must complete the AUSKF-Covid-questionnaire document for each session.
You can find the upcoming dates by visiting the calendar . To find out more please contact detroitkendodojo@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you, safely, and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.