[lammaredder]

Yea, old topic. But I am looking into getting into kendo. I live in Antelope(Up by North Highlands) North of Downtown Sac. Any Ideas on which of the two Dojo's I should attend? I have already called RC Kendo and talked to the Sensei, but how does the Sacramento Dojo stack up?

I recommend Sac since a couple of friends are there. The Cabrals and Glenn Harada sensei practices there. Harada sensei was at the WKC a couple of times representing team Canada and was twice the coach of the NCKF team. (and an awesome coach he was)

Tim

[Scukonahuy]

Thanks for the info. I'll check Sac out.

[bactrimtab]

OK, completely biased advice coming up: Check out Rancho Cordova. Good dojo, great sensei, wonderful people, nice floor.

Not that I have anything against Sac Dojo - I've never been, except to their taikai. I do know some of their people and you won't hear me talking badly about them (besides who wants some 6' 6", 250 lb+ kendo sensei mad at you).

Actually you should probably check out both dojos. I understand the atmosphere of the two dojos is decidedly different - not necessarily better or worse, just different. Again, I haven't been to Sac Dojo so I'm just relaying what I've heard second hand.

Also, Rancho Cordova practices on Mondays and Thursdays, while Sac practices on Tuesdays and Fridays (I believe). This might make a difference to you, or not.

Good luck,

RC_Kenshi

[MariaBeautys]

I originally wanted to go to Rancho. I've been looking at the info on the Sac dojo and can't find any valid contact info. Is there a website I can check out?

[Gideleb]

as for the 6'6 250 pound sensei, that would be ken ching. Hes really friendly when you talk to him. Funny guy too. Perhaps both dojos are ample for your level and your tastes, but the one I prefer is Sac. My friends from UCDavis go there to practice too on occaision.

Tim

[Unamannuato]

Still no valid contact info?

[xLQLRcXh]

http://www.nckf.org/

This is NorCal Kendo Federation website. It only lists one dojo in Sacramento. Good luck and enjoy!

[nemoforone]

Hayashi Sensei is a student at UC Davis. I met him first when he was teaching the UC Davis kendo club. We were both surprised to see each other at the Sacramento Dojo. He seems like a friendly instructor. So when he tells you how to fix your technique you wont feel like a total moron.

Are you a student there? If so when did you start? I had a couple of friends down there, but they are all done now. One still lives there. I was only in the club for like half a year. I graduated in '99, then started up at Palo Alto..

Hayashi sensei like myself is an eng grad student so I thought that was cool.


Tim

[mobbemeatiedy]

And can someone please delete my original post about the dojos? It was inappropriate and I cannot edit it out myself.

[irridgita]

Big Ken Ching (sensei now I think) wasn't there? Awesome person to meet. Monster on the court, totally laid back and cool off it. If he was there, you wouldn't have missed him. Probably the biggest kenshi in the NCKF.

Regarding Sac'to Senseis...Don't forget to mention Big "G-Man, COACH" Harada Sensei....

Also, as far as being the biggest...Big Ken is probably the beefiest, but they also have one dude at that Dojo that's like 6'8" at least 260lbs....He makes Big Ken look small....

[VoriEremiagem]

Yup.. Harada sensei is up there. I keep thinking he's still at SJ. Anyways, they sure do grow'em big up in Sac. Must be that special Yolo county/Sac water.. I never grew like that because I always drank bottled water when I was up there schooling in Davis..

Tim

[KRbGA0Bg]

I really do not think it is wise to bring up an dojo related issue like this on a public forum. This situation appears to be between two high level instructors and you self admittedly said you know nothing of the situation so it is wise to not mention anything further.

At your level you should just keep learning from the sempai and sensei without worrying about what happened politically at the dojo. Just keep sweeping the floor and doing suburi.

Oyarakab, U.

Of course. Since you are aware of my level you should also be aware that I am American, and young. It should immediately follow that I am undisciplined, so when tempted to speak my mind I often do. Perhaps it's private business, perhaps it shows a character trait and is important to know, I wouldn't presume to. I mentioned nothing spiteful, just stating facts as they may have gone down. This may be a private matter, but it is a matter of honor. If things actually occured like this would it be wise to say nothing? Matter of personal opinion I suppose.

Sorry for the lengthy response, but Im young and insecure, and feel the need to defend myself =). I just hope the "just keep sweeping the floor and doing suburi" bit wasnt intended to be mean =(.