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Welcome
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The Everett Kendo and Iaido Club is a member club of the
Pacific Northwest Kendo Federation (PNKF)
which is part of the
All United States Kendo Federation (AUSKF)
which is an affiliated organization of the
International Kendo Federation (FIK).
Classes are conducted by head instructor Dick Anderson,
5th degree black belt in Kendo and 6th degree black belt in Iaido,
at the Everett Community College campus in Everett, Washington. Iaido classes are usually held
Monday evenings 7:00PM-8:30PM, and Kendo classes are usually held Wednesday evenings from 7:00PM-9:00PM
Kendo
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Kendo is the art of Japanese fencing using a shinai (bamboo sword) and
traditional armor, which allows for full contact and competition with others. The emphasis
in Kendo for beginners and advanced participants is correct footwork, posture, and
hitting. Participants should expect 6-9 months learning and practicing Kendo basics before
wearing armor.
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Iaido
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Iaido is the art of drawing and cutting using the
Japanese sword (katana). It is as much a spiritual art as it is a martial
art with emphasis on a calm mind, proper etiquette, proper handling, and
cutting using the katana. Iaido teaches the continual refinement of basic
technique. Students, beginners or experienced, will study the 12 All Japan
Kendo Federation Seitei Iaido forms (kata) and then the forms of Muso
Shinden Ryu as they advance.
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For further information please contact Brian Blomquist at:
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Email: brian.blomquist@verizon.net
Phone: 425-743-0594
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