Boston Kendo Kyokai Invites You to Our

30th Anniversary Tournament

Sunday May 2, 2010

Wang Y.M.C.A

8 Oak Street West Boston, MA 02116

Entry Deadline: April 12, 2010

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Godo-geiko at the Wang Y.M.C.A
Saturday May1 2-4:30PM

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Wow! It's hard to believe that our dojo has reached this important milestone. It's even harder to believe that I've been here for the whole time! A lot has changed since we started this journey; our first few years we practiced in a judo dojo. On a soft mat that forgave our bad fumi-komi habits. But a lot has remained the same: our passion for the fantastic art of kendo, the wonderful friendships we've formed, the serious dedication of our members.

So to celebrate this momentous occasion we're hosting our first kendo tournament. Of course, we're also throwing a party! And we are hopeful that you'll help make this one of the highlights of 2010. So, register today using our on-line registration app and don't forget to book your hotel room, too. There are only 33 days left! Registration closes on April 12, 2010.

We've designed this site to be as easy to use as possible. Here are some important things to know about this site:

All hyperlinks on this site will be in yellow text without underlines. No other text will be in yellow, so if you see yellow text it's a link to another page. In fact, everything yellow is a link including buttons.

Once you've started the Registration process go all the way through to the end. Do not use the back button. Once you've registered you will recieve a confirmation email so it's important to enter a valid email address. Click on the link in the email to activate your registration. You can then log in and make any updates to your registration. Once you are statisfied with your registration you can click the Paypal button to pay on-line. It's that easy. After registering please come back to this site to see who's coming to the shiai and what the matchups will be. We'll also be posting any updates here.

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Thanks, Dave Harrison

　　私達の道場はおかげさまで創立三十年という記念すべき年を迎えることができました。　創立以来、剣道協会に私がずっとかかわってきたということも信じ難いことです。

　私達がこの道を歩み始めて実にいろいろなことがありました。　最初の数年は柔道道場で稽古をしておりました。　私達の下手な踏み込み足もやわらかな柔道マットに随分助けられたものです。 　変わっていないことも勿論、たくさんあります。　すばらしい武道である剣道に対する我々の情熱、道場で培われる友情、剣道に打ち込むメンバー達の真剣な姿です。

　　この記念すべき年を祝い、当道場は初の記念大会及びパーティーを開催いたします。　２０１０年のハイライトの一つとして、皆様の参加をお待ちしております。 　試合登録及びホテルの予約はオンラインで出来るようになっておりますのでご利用ください。　直、登録締め切りは４月１２日となっております。

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ディビット・ハリソン
ボストン剣道協会

Bienvenidos al Website del 30 Aniversario de Boston Kendo Kyokai.

Es difícil creer que nuestro dojo haya alcanzado una meta tan importante: treinta años de existencia. Es incluso más difícil de creer que yo haya estado aquí durante todo ese tiempo. Muchas cosas han cambiado desde que comenzamos este viaje. En nuestros primeros años, practicamos en un dojo de judo, cuyo suave tatami contribuyó a nuestros malos hábitos en fumi-komi. Sin embargo, muchas cosas se han mantenido idénticas: nuestra pasión por el fantástico arte del kendo, las magníficas amistades que hemos formado y la seria dedicación de nuestros miembros.

Para celebrar este momento único, vamos a organizar nuestro primer torneo de kendo. Por supuesto, también tendremos una fiesta! Esperamos que nos ayuden a hacer de este evento uno de los más remarcables del año 2010.

Por favor, regístrense hoy usando nuestro sistema en línea y no olviden reservar una habitación de hotel también. Sólo quedan 33 días. La registración se finalizará en April 12, 2010.

Hemos diseñado este Website para que sea muy fácil de usar. Estas son algunas cosas que recordar acerca de su uso.

Todos los enlaces son en texto amarillo sin subrayar. No otro texto está en amarillo así que si ve cualquier texto en amarillo, es un enlace o un botón.

Una vez que haya comenzado con el proceso de registración, continúe hasta el final. No use botones para ir hacia atrás. Cuando el proceso termine, recibirá una confirmación en su correo electrónico. Por ello, es muy importante que entre una dirección de correo válida. Pinche el enlace incluido en el mensaje para activar su registración y podrá entonces hacer cualquier actualización en su registro. Una vez que esté satisfecho con sus datos, puede pinchar en el botón de Paypal para pagar en línea.

Es así de fácil. Después de registrarse, puede volver para comprobar quién viene al torneo y cual será el esquema del mismo. También podrá leer las últimas novedades si las hay.

El mejor browser para usar nuestro website es Internet Explorer 7 o una versión superior.

Gracias,

David Harrison

Doubletree Hotel Boston Downtown

821 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 1-800-222-TREE(8733)

We have reserved a block of rooms with great rates: single at $159 per night, double at $159 per night, triple at $169 per night and quad at $179 per night! You can reserve your room(s) by calling the Toll Free Number 1-800-222-TREE(8733) and don't forget to request the group rate for the Boston Kendo Kyokai Tournament. Or you can visit the Tournament Reservation Site and book on-line.

Reservations must be made no later than Friday, April 12, 2010!

The Doubletree Hotel Boston is located right next door to the Wang Y.M.C.A. which can be accessed without leaving the hotel! Just take the elevator down to the Y!

Wang YMCA of Chinatown

8 Oak Street West
West Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617.426.2237

The Wang YMCA is accessible by public transportation.

Orange Line: New England Medical Center stop.

If you are coming from North Station, you will exit the train to the left.
If you are coming from Back Bay Station, you will exit the train to the right.
Go up the stairs to leave the station.
As you exit the T station by the stairs at the top, you will be at the corner of Oak Street West and Tremont Street.
Go left onto Oak Street West and the YMCA entrance will be just ahead on your left.

For more information, visit the MBTA website at www.mbta.com.

Points North

Take I-93 South to the Mass Pike/South Station Exit 20A-B. Take Exit 20A South Station; this will put you on the Surface Road.
Follow the Surface Road (it bears slightly left) through one set of lights.
Take a right at the second traffic light on to Kneeland Street.
Take a left at the 3rd traffic light, on to Washington St.
Take a right at the next intersection on to Oak St. West.
The YMCA entrance will be on your right.

Points South

Take I-93 North to Exit 20, follow the signs for South Station/Chinatown.
Take a left at the bottom of the exit, Kneeland St.
Take a left onto Washington Street.
Take your next right on Oak Street West and the YMCA will be on your right.

Points West

Take the MA Turnpike 90 East.
Take Exit 22 at Prudential/Copley Square.
Go to the Copley Square exit and proceed straight onto Stuart Street.
Continue straight through several sets of lights and Stuart Street will become Kneeland Street.
After crossing over Tremont Street, get into the right lane and at the next set of lights,
Take a right onto Washington Street and proceed to the next intersection.
Take a right at this traffic light onto Oak Street West.
The YMCA entrance will be on your right.

According to the kendo dictionary ko ken chi ai is the desire to achieve mutual understanding and the betterment of humanity through kendo. The camraderie engendered by kendo has been of tremendous importance to Boston Kendo Kyokai. We have been blessed by all the friendship and support we've received over the years and would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to all who have helped shape our dojo. From the original founders to the BKK alumni to the many visitors and guests, from all over the world, we'd like to say "Domo Arigato!"

A special thanks goes out to Mr. Nelson Sigelman, Mr. Naomichi Asano and the late Mr. Jack Thayer the three most instrumental in establishing a kendo dojo in Boston.

During the first twenty years of our existance, we were the only kendo dojo in Massachusetts. We had to travel to New York, or further, to practice with kendo friends. Now there are several kendo dojos in Massachusetts that have enriched the kendo environment offering us the opportunity to challenge ourselves and to gain different perspectives on kendo. So we would like to say thanks to Mr. Toshihiro Ogimura, Mr. Thomas Hooper, Mr. Barry Poitras (a BKK alum), and Mr. Sam Sekiguchi.

We would also like to thank Mr. Noburo Kataoka of NYC Kendo dojo and Mr. Daniel Ebihara of Ken Zen Institute for their support over the years.

The kendo dictionary also states that ko ken chi ai also refers to the desire to practice or have a match with opponents one has practiced or had a match with before. With that in mind we hope many of our kendo friends will participate in this milestone event and make it one of the most memorable and fun events of 2010. Gambate!