[addifttiest]

As I understand it GB is only taking 6 of each. And some countries aren't even sending anyone, like Denmark (is that still the case Jakob?) Some countrie's temas are paying completely for themselves as well (I heard that the Belgians are doing this), so I think that the Canadians have done well to get that many over there.

Indeed, far be it from me to air mexican politics but the mexican kendo team may get funding to go with only a men's team and last time the team members got told with one week to go till the WKC that if they wanted to go they'd have to pay for themselves. Needless to say they couldn't.

[Poothevokprot]

Indeed, far be it from me to air mexican politics but the mexican kendo team may get funding to go with only a men's team and last time the team members got told with one week to go till the WKC that if they wanted to go they'd have to pay for themselves. Needless to say they couldn't.

I'm sure it won't make you feel any better but the Korean baseball team has been exempted from compulsary military service.

[mealiusarses]

I'm sure it won't make you feel any better but the Korean baseball team has been exempted from compulsary military service.

To put insult to injury the same procedure applies to the Korean National Football (Soccer) Team.

[YTmWSOA5]

The official announcement is finally up on the website, you can see it here.

Also they have posted some nice photos from the recent team gasshuku here.

[Konidurase]

First of all, congrats to all the participants.

Ok, now I'm going to ask a newb question: how does the team setup work? Is it like many other sports where individuals compete and then points are tallied at the end for an overall winner? Then there are individual competitions also?

Conratulations to all the members of Team Canada and Good Luck.

Whichever Team has the most wins....wins.

[soipguibbom]

To put insult to injury the same procedure applies to the Korean National Football (Soccer) Team.

And sometimes, Olympic gold medalists.

[CarrieSexy]

This is almost the same men's team that got embarassed by the Americans in 2003... Except that they're all three years older (and they were already an "veteran" team in 2003).

Prediction: They don't make the top four and the Korea-Canada match will not be pretty.

[vdw4Epsi]

Gambatte Team Canada.

[TineSeign]

Does anybody know, or have any Idea of how many people usually try out for the U.S.A. and/or the Canadian Team?

[sitescools]

The official announcement is finally up on the website, you can see it here.

Also they have posted some nice photos from the recent team gasshuku here.

Fantastic photography!! Well done who ever took those!

And whoever the girl is in the white bogu, Im a fan!! Kick butt!! You have your first international kendo groupy.

[FreeDownloadOEMsoftware]

To put insult to injury the same procedure applies to the Korean National Football (Soccer) Team.

Why is this adding insult to injury?

By the way, you don't automatically get exempted - you have to actually win something first.

Personally, I think they'll do well, but the Koreans are over-optimistic this time and may be in for a surprise or two. They're senidng a very athletic but an inexperienced team.

[herbalviagra]

Does anybody know, or have any Idea of how many people usually try out for the U.S.A. and/or the Canadian Team?

There were 33 participants amongst the 3 regional round-robin selection tournaments in Canada, so that's roughly how many people were serious about trying for team.

[lerobudrse]

There were 33 participants amongst the 3 regional round-robin selection tournaments in Canada, so that's roughly how many people were serious about trying for team.

I have to disagree there. You have to include those that were serious about trying for the team but did not get invited to the round-robin selection (which is limited in size because of time constraints).

I would venture that at least 50 or more people were serious about trying for Team Canada.

[enasseneiff]

Hmmm. Well there were only 11 or 12 people in each round-robin, which is down from previous years I believe. Are you sure people were turned down? When one of our club members wanted to try last time, we just identified him as a prospect to Murao-sensei and he was able to go to the western round-robin.

[Inenuedbabnor]

Hmmm. Well there were only 11 or 12 people in each round-robin, which is down from previous years I believe. Are you sure people were turned down? When one of our club members wanted to try last time, we just identified him as a prospect to Murao-sensei and he was able to go to the western round-robin.

I know there was at least one prospect, probably two, from McGill that did not get invited due to a lack of space (not myself obviously) so I figure he can't be the only one in the entire country. Since McGill isn't that big a club there were probably more prospects at other dojo. The JCCC in Toronto probably didn't send everyone who wanted to go.

The number of spaces available for the round-robin was pretty strictly adhered to here at least. Then again, the round-robin in Quebec didn't produce anything noteworthy so having more people participate would have been a waste of time. Murao-sensei was not impressed... After that display of kendo the CKF should limit the East to sending one representative to the National round-robin, instead of two: It's a waste of time anyway.

[uMG6uOSo]

Alex, you have reached a magical number (666) if you're superstitious don't post anymore. If you continue with posting, let's see what happens.
Now back to the thread!

[RastusuadegeFrimoum]

Alex, you have reached a magical number (666) if you're superstitious don't post anymore. If you continue with posting, let's see what happens.
Now back to the thread!

Hey, Neil went past 666 posts and became a moderator/spaminator. So who knows...

[Flikemommoilt]

Hey, Neil went past 666 posts and became a moderator/spaminator. So who knows...

Actually Neil double posted and so went from 665 straight to 667.

[mr.nemo]

my prediction for this year's WKC>>>

Japan, U.S.A, Korea, Canada will all make it to the finals. hahaha, i know not much of a prediction. But how about if i say in that exact order? hahahahahaha. j/k... or am i?

p.s. If my prediction comes true, i am quitting college and forgeting about LSAT, Lawschool altogether, and setting up shop for full time kendo fortune teller!!!!

Nahni ???? you say!!!! you just wait. hahahahahaha

[thierabess]

I know there was at least one prospect, probably two, from McGill that did not get invited due to a lack of space (not myself obviously) so I figure he can't be the only one in the entire country. Since McGill isn't that big a club there were probably more prospects at other dojo. The JCCC in Toronto probably didn't send everyone who wanted to go.

The number of spaces available for the round-robin was pretty strictly adhered to here at least. Then again, the round-robin in Quebec didn't produce anything noteworthy so having more people participate would have been a waste of time. Murao-sensei was not impressed... After that display of kendo the CKF should limit the East to sending one representative to the National round-robin, instead of two: It's a waste of time anyway.

I'm pretty sure you don't get "invited" but instead just ask the head sensei of your dojo if you can enter. I'm from the west but I seriously doubt that anybody would be disallowed to try out UNLESS their sensei didn't give him/her the okay.

If you weren't allowed to try out because of too many people applying there would be no point. The team would be chosen on the basis of "first come, first served".

cheers!