Your fave women kendoka.

[Kitsune]

The one you admire the most, does not matter if it's in manga/anime or in real life.:tongue:

I do admire one of my class kenshis, Megumisan, she's a 2º dan and always laughing kedoka.

[Mowvran]

It has to be my daugher Kim.

A member of the British Ladies team and the winner of this years British open ladies competition.

I could not be more proud of her.

[JByrd]

Of course my wife is #1. Our dojo couldn't run without her.

Teresa Anderson Sensei and Reiko Barr Sensei are two women I've seen in the Pacific Northwest who I think are doing very good Kendo. I especially admire Anderson Sensei for her refined manners and poise.

[Kapplow]

The one you admire the most, does not matter if it's in manga/anime or in real life.:tongue:

All of 'em.

hehe.


Seriously it would be Barr-sensei from GKA. She always helps me when I visit and puts me with amazing sensei for keiko. Just a great person with twice her weight in heart. You can see her on youtube. All florida championship finals. Our group also has a visiting nidan that comes through every once in a while. She's sooo nice and has a kiai that can shatter concrete.

[Greger]

My first sensei, mikaela. When shes around, you always notice like one mile ahead, because of her uber-kiai.

[Nochi-no-tsuki]

i haven't been privileged to see many females yet, but right now it would be Barr Sensei hands down.

[Kirinhale]

Chieko Yano, one of my sensei, she's fifth dan, taught me everything i do correct :p

[Ignatz]

Kenshin-Kai women are all hot kendo babes, easy on the eyes and wicked kendo.

[Paikea]

Love the Dojo Concept "IT WILL BE READY SOON"...nice picture gallery. Like any Zen thing, if you have to ask what "It" is, you don't know.

[Ignatz]

Love the Dojo Concept "IT WILL BE READY SOON"...nice picture gallery. Like any Zen thing, if you have to ask what "It" is, you don't know.
Hey it has only been five years in the making. :lick:
Remember, this is the dojo that made me taisho of the "almost all women's team":cool2:

[Bennosuke]

Chan Sensei of SF dojo. As said before, many things I do right I owe to her. She took my footwork from the worst in our dojo, to actually decent foot work. She really always pushed me on the basics, and even when it was frustrating I always came out better for it.:nervous:

[MikeW]

For me that would be Takeyama senpai. She has a bright spirit and smooth, efficient, flowing kendo

[Musha]

Mine has to be Mingshi :D
http://www.texaspolicecentral.com/db_Peeping_tom1.jpg

[Hai_hai]

The one you admire the most, does not matter if it's in manga/anime or in real life.:tongue:

I do admire one of my class kenshis, Megumisan, she's a 2º dan and always laughing kedoka.
I don't have any women kendoka I admire. Why? Men are superior kendoka. That is all.















Hee hee.

[Kitsune]

Then don't post in here and don't waste you valuable time and of course, ours.














Hee hee.

[Alison2805]

I would have to say Susan Bonar from Perth, who I see at comps and so on. She is friendly, helpful and kicks ass. I aspire to be like her as a kendoka.

Also Kate Sylvester from Victoria. Men poo themselves when they know they have to fight her. My life will be complete when I can inspire that reaction. :]

Plus she's a really nice chick.

[kurisu]

I didn't have on till now:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=z4NUTEXtvgc

[Kapplow]

Oh my god...

I hope she at least buys him a drink afterwards.

[James]

Shinzato Chikano
hobby: tsukiing

[Shogun]

Motoko Oyama -Love Hina series

[Enkil]

There is a girl who I know,she is this years British open winner!!! She is also defending the UK this year at the world championships!! She trains at Oni-kai Preston and is incredible Hot,beautifull,charming,elegant,kawai,sexy,cute and ofcourse scary good at kendo! Well she is the finest Female kendoka around in the kendo world.I am sure everybody who meets her will agree with me! Her name is KIM HOLT

[Henry Jones Jnr]

She is also a member of the British Squad of which there are other ladies that I try to emulate. It is rather hard for us sometimes as Kim shares her surname witha a rather esteemed seventh dan who is always nice to her!. Boo Hiss!!!. Never mind Kim. I have just the tonic for you In Oct training. A nice Cuddly Rokou Dan!!!!. Hee hee hee.

[Fukushu]

My Sensei at SF Dojo, Chan Sensei (5th Dan), she kicks much ass!

[Mowvran]

Kim shares her surname witha a rather esteemed seventh dan .]

But is not related, This is my daughter good northen stock

[Neil Gendzwill]

Well she is the finest Female kendoka around in the kendo world.I am sure everybody who meets her will agree with me! Her name is KIM HOLTI don't know about finest, but she's doing OK with only 4 years under her belt. Not sure if this article (http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/news/newsheadlines/display.var.936739.0.kendo_kim_is_a_champ.php) has been posted here before.

Of course, my faves are all Canadian and friends of mine. Good luck to the women of Team Canada this year, coached by Wendy Robillard (nee Nakano).

[johnkichu]

There is Ms. Ah-Reum Byun (KOR4, in column c, in the WKC women's individual bracket). She is a graduate of the Yong In University and a wicked kendoka. And everytime she's on TV, the commentators all mention how she could/should be in the Miss Korea pageant.

[slidercrank]

There is Ms. Ah-Reum Byun (KOR4, in column c, in the WKC women's individual bracket)... the commentators all mention how she could/should be in the Miss Korea pageant.

Having made a comment like that, your duty now is to post her picture to back that up!

[johnkichu]

Having made a comment like that, your duty now is to post her picture to back that up!

Go to:

http://kumdo.ca/kumdoClass_tournament.asp

She is in the second video - she's the winner in blue uniform. You'll have to watch until the end to see her take her men off.

[Inner_Silence]

The one you admire the most, does not matter if it's in manga/anime or in real life.:tongue:

I do admire one of my class kenshis, Megumisan, she's a 2º dan and always laughing kedoka.


she has a million dollars smile :D
and hits SO hard :(

[tango]

As Mike W said... Takeyama --- (but I think I heard she moved back to Japan?)..

and of course... Mrs. Yatsuki Hoang.

[bullet08]

As Mike W said... Takeyama --- (but I think I heard she moved back to Japan?)..

and of course... Mrs. Yatsuki Hoang.

yes, takeyama-san is back in japan, and last i heard she is teaching physical ed. in one of the jh in japan.. i'm sure she is teaching kendo. lol

pete

[Obukan_dude]

Go to:

http://kumdo.ca/kumdoClass_tournament.asp

She is in the second video - she's the winner in blue uniform. You'll have to watch until the end to see her take her men off.
So she's a Kumdo/Kendo player AND is considered Miss Korea quality? My kind of lady. ;)

[Myy]

As for a faw women kendoka this list lack a true heroine.
Noriko NO sensei, kyoshi 7. dan from Chiba Shofukan dojo.

This lady is definately kicks ass, is a great teacher and extremely warm hearted person.
On top of gaining kyoshi 7. dan, she is also a wife, mother and has a steady job.
I go for her for andvice and inspiration.

I must also raise another name at the same time; Rie SATO sensei, kyoshi 7. dan, professional kendo coach from Kasei University, Tokyo.

These two ladies are likely to be some of the first women ever to gain the 8. dan when the time comes.

-Myy

[tango]

Oh... forgot to mention...

I also like the Desouza women down in Atlanta...

[nothing]

My top 2 are the Sano Sisters on the US Women's Team
Next would be Gravis Sensei of the Hamptions NY Dojo
lastly would be Mrs's Mizino Sensei of the Scarsdale NY Kyudokan Dojo who was my first instructor..

There are of course all the cuties at OCB dojo in California led of course by Grace Lee and Satchi Tamura :ditsy:

[Ralutin]

My top 2 are the Sano Sisters on the US Women's Team
Next would be Gravis Sensei of the Hamptions NY Dojo
lastly would be Mrs's Mizino Sensei of the Scarsdale NY Kyudokan Dojo who was my first instructor..

There are of course all the cuties at OCB dojo in California led of course by Grace Lee and Satchi Tamura :ditsy:
Neither of the Sano sisters are on the U.S. Women's Team for this year's WKC.

Grace Lee is from Torrance Kendo Dojo and not OCB.

[nothing]

Of course my wife is #1. Our dojo couldn't run without her.

Teresa Anderson Sensei and Reiko Barr Sensei are two women I've seen in the Pacific Northwest who I think are doing very good Kendo. I especially admire Anderson Sensei for her refined manners and poise.

Your soooo right, Anderson Sensei is amazing, and always has a big smile on her face. Actually all the US Women's Team is always smiling before, and after matches. I really enjoy watching them..

[D.Benton]

My favorite female kenshi are the women that show up to practice in Laramie week after week.
~They keep showing up inspite of me.
~They get out on the floor and consistently exceed the expectations.
~They never complain about my inability to lead Kendo practice, especially since they've practiced with other sensei who are much more qualified than I'm ever likely to be.
~They make me work hard for every target, and it isn't getting any easier.
~We have a lot of fun and still get something accomplished. :D
~They make an effort to participate, comprehend, practice on their own, and provide outstanding examples for new students to follow.
~They once made a small comic-strip of me to remind me of my shenanigans.
~They all come from different backgrounds, different parts of Wyoming, the US, and the world; but they always give their best effort.

I could list several more reasons but I don't want to embarass them; just in case one of them stumbles across this thread. :wink:

Last but not least:
Eunice Chan Sensei for giving me a ride back to the hotel after some long days at the NCKF seminar last year, as well as a bottle of woodlock oil, and the Bokuto Ni yoru translation. Generous and warm person, but she nearly knocked me on my hindparts for not giving a good effort in ji-geiko. A well deserved tsuki :eek: that I'll never forget!

[KhawMengLee]

Miwa Onaka from Brazil...not only does she kick kendo butt but she's hot too...wooooooooot!

Ladies, her brother Ernesto is pretty hot as well...hahahaha

[cesarekim]

Go to:

http://kumdo.ca/kumdoClass_tournament.asp

She is in the second video - she's the winner in blue uniform. You'll have to watch until the end to see her take her men off.

I thought she was going out with Woojin??? :silly: Sorry.

I'll sell her email address and phone number at a price :cool:

She's a really nice and cute kid. Does wicked oji-waza when she's playing (ok toying) with not so good players...

Sorry for the resuscitation....

[Koban]

Kayo Arishima JPN1 and Yuki Ogata JPN5 i was lucky enough to have a jigeiko with Arishima! and the both of them are HOT!

[Benkei]

Becky Yee. Formerly of NYCKC. She is the BOMB!

[Yo...osh!]

my favourite player is 下川　of Japan. She lost in the semi's in the WKC but loved her style. She's like women's version of Eiga. So decisive, great seme, excellent form. : )

[Nanbanjin]

Becky Yee. Formerly of NYCKC. She is the BOMB!
Yeah, I'm a fan too.

[doraemon]

Hayami Aboutaleb, Former Sempai and awesome player. Winner of fighting spirit award at last WKC.

[minniya]

Yeon-Jeong Park (4th dan, the captain of Korean team in 13WKC)
She is strong, powerful and her kiai makes me goose bumps.
And she is cute(when you talk with her in person)

[minniya]

And personnally, I like Hyeon-hong Cho.
4th dan, once played in Korean national team and now in London, married with English Kendo player and teaching Kendo there.

She is lovely, makes everybody around her cheerful, happy. She has such a warm-heart and strong mentality.

[Andoru]

Vivian Yung. Clean kendo, beautiful form - a joy to watch.

[xvikingx]

After recently seeing her in action at the todofuken taikai, Kanako Komuro.

[shred_lord]

Yuki Imai of emaishop.com

Her Kendo is beautiful and effective. And despite being half the size of me can taiatari like demon! :)

[JoDuncan]

Yuki Imai of emaishop.com

Her Kendo is beautiful and effective. And despite being half the size of me can taiatari like demon! :)


You trying to score a discount? ;) :D

[Smakfull]

My inspiration is Michiko Komaki. Won the Swedish championships after 1½ years of training, got recruited by the national squad and recently did well in the European kendo championships, and is yet to be 1 kyu.

I started training when she won the first gold, and she's been a role model too me since. Not for her great kendo skills, but for her fighting spirit. Although her kendo skillz rokkz :D

[Legionario]

Her: http://img480.imageshack.us/img480/5127/1420741646rw0.jpg

Does anyone here knows where I can find the video of the final of the women's individuals Sugimoto vs Komuro at the 13th WKC in Taipei?

Thanks in advance. :rambo:

[Legionario]

Here it is: http://youtube.com/watch?v=LoIYnE2PhYA

I had the link saved in my bookmarks. Sorry for having asked...

[D'Artagnan]

And personnally, I like Hyeon-hong Cho.
4th dan, once played in Korean national team and now in London, married with English Kendo player and teaching Kendo there.

She is lovely, makes everybody around her cheerful, happy. She has such a warm-heart and strong mentality.



Hyeon-hong is amazing - easily one of the best players I have ever seen (male or female!!) (Oh, she's 5th dan now btw - she nailed it in Lisbon :wink: )

Komuro Kicks ass too - Any gil that can do Jodan at that level gets brownie points from me!

But my fave, of course, has to be my soon to be mrs., and not just 'cause she's my other half! - 4th dan with 20yrs kendo experience - she kicks my ass all over the place!

[Bokushingu]

Here it is: http://youtube.com/watch?v=LoIYnE2PhYA

I had the link saved in my bookmarks. Sorry for having asked...

that was a nice find. thanks i have been wanting to see the womens final.

[Legionario]

that was a nice find. thanks i have been wanting to see the womens final.
If you have to thank someone then thank Donlubo who shared the clip.
Anyways, concerning the final, Komuro made the match, and showed more spirit too. She didn't deserved to lose in my opinion.

[Obukan_dude]

But my fave, of course, has to be my soon to be mrs., and not just 'cause she's my other half! - 4th dan with 20yrs kendo experience - she kicks my ass all over the place!

So, basically you'll never have an excuse to skip practice. :ko: :D

[Mokuso]

Mine is Aya Ueto :tongue:

[Dragon Ninja]

Becky Yee

then I would have to say Misao Grivas, and I like practicing with Madoka Ishibashi

[Bokushingu]

I can't mention any names because it would overstep boundries: the women that i admire are very humble & shy, but i think they are amazing! This past April I got to see the Womens team of SCKF vs NCKF & the Cal North/South Taikai...I was so amazed. The most exciting matches i have seen this year so far.

Ps in a few years, maybe a decade, you are goona be some people's favorite women kendoka, Dragon Ninja...that is of course, if you aren't already. :)

[Dragon Ninja]

awwww thank you Bokushingu ^^

My dream since I was little was to be a good female, martial arts role model of some sorts. So hopefully, one day, I can be a favorite female kendoka to someone

[Nanbanjin]

Becky Yee


Becky's certainly a handful