Kendo in Malaysia?

[zer0]

hi i frm malaysia.anyone frm malaysia?i'm interested in kendo,but i cant seem2 find any dojo's or info on kendo in malaysia on d net.help anyone?

[Andoru]

From the International Kendo Federation's website:

MALAYSIA

Name of the organization: Malaysia Kendo Association

Address: 22, Jalan Setiajaya, Damansara Heights, 50490, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tel: 60-3-255-0977 (President), 60-3-7728-7577 (Secretary General)

Fax: 60-3-254-9995 (President), 60-3-7729-5808 (Secretary General)

E-mail address: baginda@pop.jaring.my (President), tlyap@pop.jaring.my (Secretary General)

Homepage: N/A

Officials: Abdullah M. BAGINDA (President), Teck Loy YAP (Secretary General)

[KhawMengLee]

Yes, e-mail Mr Yap.

There's no problem with dojo in KL. Theres also one in Sabah and a few ppl in Ipoh as well.

[Andoru]

Out of curiosity: do they have air-conditioning or fans in the dojo?

[KhawMengLee]

Out of curiosity: do they have air-conditioning or fans in the dojo?

Aircon...it swelters all year round in KL. But the dojo in Sabah has none...its deadly there...

[Andoru]

I can imagine!

[zer0]

thx 4 ur help Andoru n KhawMingLee
actually,how does one get started?i mean when is classes n how much?equipment??how much do they cost?

[Andoru]

You just need a shinai for now - call ahead and ask if you can borrow one first.

[KhawMengLee]

thx 4 ur help Andoru n KhawMingLee
actually,how does one get started?i mean when is classes n how much?equipment??how much do they cost?


You need to contact Mr Yap first. The beginners classes are starting soon or have already started. You need to sign up for those first, everything will be provided.

good o luck

[zer0]

thx man.
juz hope i not2late to register or somethin

[zer0]

i tried emailin,but i nvr got a reply??

[KhawMengLee]

i tried emailin,but i nvr got a reply??

ooo...sorry, will reply tommorow lah! hahaha...drinking on weekend man!

LEPAK BALLS!

[Hai_hai]

thx 4 ur help Andoru n KhawMingLee
actually,how does one get started?i mean when is classes n how much?equipment??how much do they cost?
Beginners don't need equipment except for the shinai.
First, you wear normal athletic clothing to practices.
Then, you get to wear a uniform.
Then, you get to wear armor.
Every dojo, or school, is different.
Don't ask KhawMengLee about armor, he's got rich-boy show-off bogu.

[KhawMengLee]

Don't ask KhawMengLee about armor, he's got rich-boy show-off bogu.

Thats MISTER RICH BOY to you, filthy peasant!!

As for my Bogu. Its sponsored by Sanrio...I got a Hello Kitty kamon on my pink dou.

[chie]

ah....
*in happiness*
i'm from malaysia too!
i'm very interested in kendo (since primary skool) and have been wanting to learn it. unfortunately thr isn't any dojo in my area (live in ulu place... watudo~).... guess Ipoh's the nearest place (1 1/2 hours).
*goes to type an email to Mr Yap*

[Miravil]

Chie, which part are you staying? :)

[chie]

am from lumut. heard of it?
it's the pitstop to pangkor island.

[Miravil]

Yeah, I've heard of Lumut though I haven't been there nor Pangkor Island yet. I guess your possible choice is Ipoh, but I'm not sure are they still in practice. Best you write an e-mail to Mr. Yap. Let me know if you have no reply, I'll let him know about your case. Good Luck:)

[chie]

Mr Yao has replied. Thanks for offering help! can't wait to get into it!

[Miravil]

Good to hear, all the best and let us know how is the outcome if you manage to get started. ;)

[gohseiba]

Hello.I see ur message about kendo in Malaysia.I am intrested.Can u tell me the kendo dojo in Ipoh?PLs reply.....

[gohseiba]

TO:DON DON
Thx u for reply.I had waited so long.I am very happy....THX SO MUCH....T_T.....U say u can put me in touch with the other person.PLZ do…PLS Reply as soon as possible.I am looking forward for ur reply….^~^

[gohseiba]

Hello...got ipoh kendo dojo e-mail,phone no.,adress,or other please reply......i need it a lot....!!!!

[gohseiba]

Hello,do you know adress of kendo in ipoh?...pls reply... thanks very much!!!

[gohseiba]

:happy: :rolleyes: Hello.I'm back...I had found the dojo in ipoh[i think]For those who intrested like me i hope this can help...The dojo is at jalan kampar...opesite the buddha temple near perak girl school.BUT now got no one want to learn kendo...so for those who intrest come and take a look...see you all next time...:silly:

[tinydot]

I'm from Ipoh also! I'm training in my university in Singapore now. When is the training for Ipoh's dojo?

And when is the Malaysia's national tournament?

[Chloe]

Hi 29 year-old female here. Interested in taking up Kendo. Have emailed Yap-san (almost a week ago) but still no reply.
Would like to find out more details about the kendo classes ( fees, cost of equipments etc. ).
If i do join the class in Damansara, will I be the only female there.... ( sigh)....

[Fai]

Thats MISTER RICH BOY to you, filthy peasant!!

As for my Bogu. Its sponsored by Sanrio...I got a Hello Kitty kamon on my pink dou.

muahahaha meng is a rich boy ;) I thought your armour was just normal stuff? hmmm

[Andoru]

Hi 29 year-old female here. Interested in taking up Kendo. Have emailed Yap-san (almost a week ago) but still no reply.
Would like to find out more details about the kendo classes ( fees, cost of equipments etc. ).
If i do join the class in Damansara, will I be the only female there.... ( sigh)....

PM Meng I reckon. He knows alot about Malaysian kendo!

[KhawMengLee]

Hi 29 year-old female here. Interested in taking up Kendo. Have emailed Yap-san (almost a week ago) but still no reply.
Would like to find out more details about the kendo classes ( fees, cost of equipments etc. ).
If i do join the class in Damansara, will I be the only female there.... ( sigh)....

Okay, the class schedule is as follows:

Wed 7.30-9.30pm (mix)
Thurs 7.00-9.00pm(Ikkyu up)
Sat 4.00-6.00pm (junior) 6.00-8.00pm(senior)
Sun 5.00-7.00pm or 4.00-6.00pm(National Squad/Senior training)

The class is near Mid-Valley Megamall in Tmn Seputeh. Did you e-mail the right address?

And don't worry, you won't be the only lady in the class :)

cheers
Meng

p.s. Fai ya dirty fecky! Hahaha...

[KhawMengLee]

Oh yeah, Chloe, PM me and I'll send you mr yap's phone number.

[bluhawq]

Thursday only Ikkyu and up?Aw man...I should've gone for more gradings..GRRR...you are racist..-_- I suppose National Squad and Senior training is also off bounds to kyu graders?Just wondering......*goes to cry in the corner*


Okay, the class schedule is as follows:

Wed 7.30-9.30pm (mix)
Thurs 7.00-9.00pm(Ikkyu up)
Sat 4.00-6.00pm (junior) 6.00-8.00pm(senior)
Sun 5.00-7.00pm or 4.00-6.00pm(National Squad/Senior training)

The class is near Mid-Valley Megamall in Tmn Seputeh. Did you e-mail the right address?

And don't worry, you won't be the only lady in the class :)

cheers
Meng

p.s. Fai ya dirty fecky! Hahaha...

[KhawMengLee]

Thursday only Ikkyu and up?Aw man...I should've gone for more gradings..GRRR...you are racist..-_- I suppose National Squad and Senior training is also off bounds to kyu graders?Just wondering......*goes to cry in the corner*

You can come if you like to the Sunday sessions as it's also a mix, but usually the national squad gets pulled aside for extra stuff like drills and shiai practice.

[Andoru]

Thursday only Ikkyu and up?Aw man...I should've gone for more gradings..GRRR...you are racist..-_- I suppose National Squad and Senior training is also off bounds to kyu graders?Just wondering......*goes to cry in the corner*

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! But remember the bet - you saved 8 bucks! :P

[bluhawq]

Oh...so I can come on Sunday too? Cool~~ I guess 3 times a week is good enough. Eheh~~

Hey Tan..I apparently still owe her $8. Even I dun remember the details anymore...dammit~

[Andoru]

You got served! :D

[gohseiba]

Sorry...i Go Kedah To Study...about The Lesson...is Every Tuesday & Thusday At 8:00pm Until 10:pm....any Question E-mail Me...^^ Have A Nice Day!!

[bluhawq]

Kedah?I'm from Kedah~~ Miss ma hometown~ =(

Lessons in KL is it? How bout the Penang one if there is a dojo. Might be staying there when I move back~

[gohseiba]

Malaysia got 3-4 kendo dojo.2 at KL[in damansara&around...^^]1 in ipoh where i learning now.1 at penang but i dun know where but sure got 1 cause my sensei say there got 1 and there got a demonstration in ipoh and they from penang...

[Blesse]

newbie joining u guys soon =P

[SoDa]

hi...i'm from malaysia too...Chie...i'm from lumut too =>...hmm...anyone know the address of the dojo in ipoh ?

[DrannK13]

Is there a weight limit, because I am kinda heavy and round.

[hammu]

ahahaha~ I think the dojo is strong enough to handle your weight~ Just join~

[DrannK13]

The dojo in Damansara ,whats the address and which Damansara(Damansara Utama, Perdana etc.)

[hammu]

The dojo in Damansara ,whats the address and which Damansara(Damansara Utama, Perdana etc.)
I'm not sure is there any dojo in Damansara, there is one in Taman Seputeh (nearby Midvalley).

[DrannK13]

ooo.... how much is a bogu in RM? I dont know $ to RM very well

[KhawMengLee]

ooo.... how much is a bogu in RM? I dont know $ to RM very well
all in you are looking to spend about RM2000. This includes shinai, keikogi and hakama and a very basic bogu set.

[DrannK13]

Eeek... but I don't need a bogu till after about 6 months right? So the shinai keikogi and hakama themselves cost? 600? 400? 1000?

[DrannK13]

Eeek... but I don't need a bogu till after about 6 months right? So the shinai keikogi and hakama themselves cost? 600? 400? 1000?

[DrannK13]

Eeek... but I don't need a bogu till after about 6 months right? So the shinai keikogi and hakama themselves cost? 600? 400? 1000?

[yama2]

I don't think you'll need to worry about bogu just yet. Come to the first few classes wearing something comfortable like jogging pants and t-shirt. The club will provide you with shinais for the first few lessons.

Try to decide if kendo's what you want to do then. You may decide that kendo's not for you after the first few lessons. So, buy your kendogi, hakama, and shinai after you've decided that you'll continue with kendo. No point wasting your money on the shinai and uniform now only to find that kendo's not really for you.

I think there's a fresh intake in January but I'm not sure. Come to class tomorrow at 4:00 and you'll get to see what the juniors do. That should give you a feel.

Meng, you fatso! Where the hell you been? :tongue:

[DrannK13]

Okay, and sorry about the spam, my comp was lagging all of a sudden(Like an earthquake, very sudden) And whats the address for the place? Jogging pants arent comfortable(or at least thats what I think of them, never wore them before) coz I am kinda fat:redface: . I'm a still a secondary school student , so I am just asking for infos before asking my dad and mom about joining kendo(I have been in taekwando for about 2-3 years and I am adding kendo to my activities for much needed exercise(i'm a lazy computer freak) if kendo's what I want.)

[bluhawq]

When do you guys start training after new years?How much is membership fees, the address and the times for training?=P

Also, I heard that there's a dojo in Penang as well. Just wondering whereabouts is it and when do they train coz I balik kampung quite often so might wanna train there too~ = )

[DrannK13]

No idea, I'm yet to find out the address , >_< .

[hammu]

precisely, please drop Mr.Yap an e-mail or call, here's some details for you,
the registration fee is RM30, and monthly fee is RM10, student will be only RM5.
we will be training in Japan Club Kuala Lumpur, Taman Seputeh(Nearby Mid Valley).
I am not so sure about the schedule for the new intake, should be 7pm~9pm Wed and 4pm~6pm Sat.
the keikogi and hakama will cost you around RM300~500 and the shinai is around RM80~100.
I think that's all~ new intake will be January 3rd. Please call Mr.Yap to confirm everything.

p.s: There is a dojo located opposite island hospital, YMCA Penang.

[yama2]

Oh goody, fresh meat for the grinder. Heh heh heh heh heh :evil:

I'm kidding. We're all nice people......... most of the time

[bluhawq]

What's Mr. Yap's email adress and phone number?

[yama2]

The evergreen Mr Yap can be contacted at tlyap@pop.jaring.my

[hammu]

refer to the first page of this post, there is a phone number there~ call the secretary general which is mr.Yap~

[Blesse]

When do you guys start training after new years?How much is membership fees, the address and the times for training?=P

Also, I heard that there's a dojo in Penang as well. Just wondering whereabouts is it and when do they train coz I balik kampung quite often so might wanna train there too~ = )

the dojo in penang is located at YMCA...

[weiping2007]

hi
i also from malaysia:cool:
i was intersting in kendo from 12 years old :grin:
i live at kedah but i seems that kedah have no kendo dojo:down:
and in my home i got 1 katana(wood one):tongue:

can you guys help me see got a nearer dojo at kedah

thanks:grin: :grin: :grin:

[hammu]

There is a dojo at Penang YMCA in Macalister Road, guess that's the nearest one to you~ If you find any from Kedah please tell me too~ I am from Kedah too~

[DrannK13]

That bokken looks familiar. And I won't be joining say until maybe June(or is that too late?)

[weiping2007]

now i am going to set for PMR not time to search for dojo...haiz...too bad...
that not too late for you to join...
if you enter university teknologi malaysia there asl ogot kendo...
but i still seacrhing for kedah see got kendo dojo or not

[DrannK13]

Good luck(in PMR and finding the Kedah Dojo)!

[weiping2007]

thanks alot

[Elessar]

Hey guys :emb: I am a newbie too. Just started my first lesson yesterday. My dojo is at the Pusat Aquatik Darul Ehsan in Shah Alam. There weren't many beginners, just around 9 of us and 7 of them are all kids aged... 14 below? ^^|| Since I am 17, that makes me the second oldest among them. The other girl is 21. So.. don't eat me. *hides* :P

Oh, I have a small question. Am I allowed to go train in other dojos should I go back to my hometown [Penang]? :ermm:

[hammu]

wow~ sound like kendo are spreading in Malaysia~ more and more dojo are discovered~

[Elessar]

Yup yup ^__^ that's a good thing, no? Attracting kids like us :P

[hammu]

I'm kids no more, hehehehe~ Who is the sensei in your dojo?

[Elessar]

Now that you asked... I have no idea. :emb: I think he must have forgot to tell us and I forgot to ask. :o All I know is that he's from the Japan Club or so I was informed. And I still wanna be a kid ^__^ I haven't enjoyed enough :(

[hammu]

Local or japanese? I'm from japan club~ hehehe~

[don don]

I visited Ipoh Dojo in January this year. We had an excellent training session. Very enthusiastic Kendo from everyone. A belated thank you to Mr. Johnny Loh and everyone there for their kind welcome. I hope to do Kendo in Malaysia again.

[Elessar]

Local or japanese? I'm from japan club~ hehehe~

Local I think ^^|| yeah. I am 99% sure he is local :silly: What do they have in the Japan Club? I mean, what you guys normally do? [Just curious :happy: ]

[hammu]

guess every dojo does the same thing, kata, waza..

[Elessar]

Oh so it is a dojo as well? :P Sorry, I thought it was something else ^^||

[Blesse]

Local I think ^^|| yeah. I am 99% sure he is local :silly: What do they have in the Japan Club? I mean, what you guys normally do? [Just curious :happy: ]

yap-san perhaps? :silly:

[Elessar]

yap-san perhaps? :silly:

No idea, I tried asking him the other day [quite indirectly] but he didn't tell me :P Feels a little weird when you don't know your sensei's name. :ermm: 'Best' part is no one bothered to find out.

[Blesse]

haha, so how did you all address him?
just sensei? :p maybe can describe his appearance?

[Elessar]

haha, so how did you all address him?
just sensei? :p maybe can describe his appearance?

A friend of mine asked him for his name during this week's class. :silly: He said he was going to let us know later but told us that we can address him as sir or sensei but in the end, he forgotten again. T__T lol He's being mysterious.

He's probably in his forties [I think...] He's...... just like any other ordinary guy lol. Short hair, no glasses, tall, and I don't think describing the shoes he uses will help. *dies of laughter* teehee ^^|| Too bad I can't read the words that's embroidered on his kendogi. otherwise that might help a lot.

[Blesse]

ahaha, this is hard... most of the senseis are in their 30's and 40's >__<

[Elessar]

haha yeah it is. XD I'll try to get his name again. sadly enough we only have classes once every two weeks. I wish he could make it at least once a week or something.

[yama2]

If it's the Saturday class, Ishii-sensei will most likely be teaching the beginners (i.e. those not wearing bogu) while Toyoda-sensei will most likely be teaching the intermediate students at the same time. Mr Yap will be assisting Ishii-sensei.

[aoiryu]

Hello everyone! It's nice to meet fellow kendoists here. I'm yet to join the training at Tmn Seputeh, since I lived in Shah Alam. To those of you guys and gals who have had formal kendo training, may I ask if the dojo teaches kendoist who is left-handed to train with the shinai using their left hand as dominant hand? I'm left-handed and would very much like to learn kendo. I read some books on kendo and found that none of the photographs of kendoists show left-handed :(

[Blesse]

We use both our hands to grip the shinai =P And the force is actually from the left hand, right hand is only to control the movement of shinai...

[Elessar]

Yup so basically it doesn't matter if you are right handed or left handed. You are from Shah Alam? So am I lol I train in the Shah Alam dojo haha.

[hans.alison]

Ohai yo ! It's morning Zzzz time to wake up and do some exercise ^^
Hi guys ! I'm Khen from Shah Alam! How do you do ? I'm new here and I'm really thrilled since I have finally broke the silence ^^; I finally got the guts to register here and put up some post ....
I am a humble 20 years old otaku ... kidding I'm male and I'm currently a first year Mass communication student in Inti College SJ. A big fan of all forms of Martial arts. I'm currently in Wu Shu and I joined WMACKL in Ampang for Kum Do Practice ^^ it was fun but expencive ... Rm 179 per month was a bomb to a poor student like me ...
It's really good to see there there are so many people who are also a Kendoist like me ^^ haha but I haven't really started ... I have a Bokuto and a real katana at home ^^ but never used either .. hahaha My grand father was the Founder of Ju Jit Tsu in Malaysia .. Professor Kam Hock Hoe. First Chinese to attain 7th Dan. But I am not fortunate enough to meet him in person as he passed away when I was barely 5 years old. But his Dojo is being runned by his Soke *inheritor . T.T it's not me sob ...

Anyway I am looking forward to join the group and hopefully make it to National championship ^^ thats my goal ! But my short term goal now is to get fit again .. I've been slacking off during my Form 6 years .... STPM was worst than getting beaten by gangsters .... hahah I'm over weight now ... Stress makes me eat alot T,T So i have to wake up early to exercise everyday ~ burn the fats !

I just want to say .. It's really nice to meet you all . even by reading the post here ... I feel very comfortable ^^.

If my incompetance caused any trouble to anyone .. I am really sorry . But I wish to break the ice alittle ... so at least you will know who i am briefly ^^.

Umm .. I've email Yap dono about the requirements to join the class for training sessions. But .... I hope I wouldn't have to bother anyone T,T; I just want to join soon.

Thank you for reading my post. And thank you again for forgiving my incompetance.

-Khen

[hammu]

welcome~ the class for beginners in japan club just started this month, i wonder is it too late for u to join in? (the next intake will be 4 month later if not mistaken) lets see what mr yap reply you

[hans.alison]

Uhh .. I emailed Yap dono already but still no reply from him :( Maybe he is testing my sincerity ... Maybe I should go to the club and meet him myself. But wats the point if he is not accpeting anymore intakes ??
Can I humbly ask for help if there is anyone here as a Kendoka willing to help a fellow kendoka?

Anyway ...... thanks alot.

[hammu]

uhmm i couldn't give you any promise, but you can try to attend the keiko this wednesday. or perhaps you give him a call?

[hans.alison]

uhmm i couldn't give you any promise, but you can try to attend the keiko this wednesday. or perhaps you give him a call?


Thanks Hammu, I'll give him a call tomorrow. By the way do you train in Damansara Height too ? or do you train in Tmn Seputeh ? Maybe I should go to Damansara Height first and see Mr. Yap or the Sensei over there... I'm really confused on how things are run ... cuz usually the Sensei / master are the ones who recruit and accept new students. Anyway if Yap dono is the man than I should show some respect and give him a call.

Thanks hammu. See you soon ... Keeping fingers crossed.

[hammu]

well i've never been to damansara height before, and I don't think that is a dojo, should be office or something.. ya I'm currently train in seputeh~ mr yap is the one you should look for~

[Malloc]

Me and my girl started the kendo class at dojo taman seputeh like 2 weeks ago, damn it's nice, i'm still waiting for Mr S.K Lim to get my shinai, and they said need to wait for me buy me the Gi and Hakama.

[yama2]

Mate,

You can order the gi and hakama yourself from kendoshop.com. Try to ask S.K. Lim, Mr Yap or Chua-sensei to give you an indication of the measurements. You could order it through either of them or do it through the website yourself.

I suggest that you stick to the cheaper stuff as you may find that kendo is not something that you'll pursue on a very long-term basis. Be prepared to fork out RM200-300 for the gi and hakama. Males wear blue. Females have the option of blue or white, although I'd strongly suggest blue as you might eventually be wearing armor and the blue dye'll rub off onto the gi and hakama.

Happy training!

[hans.alison]

hai ! I'm back.

I Recieved a reply from Yap dono.

I have to go for the next intake since I am 1 week late for the intake registration ... sad

I'll start training on my own until 4th July's Intake.
Hopefully I won't be a burden by then.

Ahh ... I was in Kumdo but I stop when I realise that I can't afford anymore ... WMACKL charges a bomb ! there goes my dream to represent Malaysia in Kumdo .... ahhhh

I'm a Mudansha sob ....

I wonder if I could attend to see the training quietly ....
I mean since mitori geiko >practise watching is a part of Kendo practise...

Well I'm just sad I couldn't join earlier. Information is scarce and my college assignments were killing me ... Not complaining .. just sharing.

Btw kendoshop.com < They only have Internation and Singapore . You sure buying by myself is ok ? wouldn't it be better if I buy it from Yap dono or sensei ? Anyway thanks for the information about the color. At least now I know which to get.

Well, anyone can tell me exactly where in Tmn Seputeh is the Dojo / training center located ? Please ... I only know how to get till the KTM station and to Mid Valley from Tmn Seputeh Station.

Please advise.

-Khen

[yama2]

The dojo is situated in The Japan Club at Taman Seputeh. If you're taking the KTM, then it's away from the station and towards the housing area. You can go and have a look at the Saturday class (4:00-6:00) and probably for the Wednesday class (7:00pm-9:00pm). I don't think anyone'll mind if you observe dojo etiquette (although you may want to check with Mr Yap on this).

One more thing, respect is good, but I think that Mr Yap wouldn't mind if you address him as Mr Yap and not Yap-tono (or dono).

[hans.alison]

The dojo is situated in The Japan Club at Taman Seputeh. If you're taking the KTM, then it's away from the station and towards the housing area. You can go and have a look at the Saturday class (4:00-6:00) and probably for the Wednesday class (7:00pm-9:00pm). I don't think anyone'll mind if you observe dojo etiquette (although you may want to check with Mr Yap on this).

One more thing, respect is good, but I think that Mr Yap wouldn't mind if you address him as Mr Yap and not Yap-tono (or dono).

Hi,
Thanks for your information. Looks like I'll have to take a cabby to the Japan Club in Taman Seputih when I reach the KTM station. After that I can walk there once i know the route around. Walking is good exercise ^^

I think Mitori geiko is very important because without obsevation I will never know how to be a true Kendoka. As a Mudansha I feel very serious about achieving higher spiritual and understanding in Kendo.
My idol is Miyamoto Musashi. haha I know it's alittle weird but I think his Way of Ken is very unique. we usually think that Samurai will rush into battle and slice everyone he can see.. But Miyamoto says "If you draw your long sword quickly, you can never slice your oponent" Therefore, when Drawing sword it should be calm and observe your oponent's moment and Strike when he shows an opening. Modern day version of 1 hit 1 kill ^^;
Of course I'm not going to kill anyone ... Am I ? ^^;
So, I'll Ask Mr. Yap first if I can attend a Mitori Geiko / Observation session. You won't even know I exist ... *who am i kidding .. I'm big sized hahaa*
Ok, I'll be sending an email to Mr. Yap .

Ps, When a rounin meets a Samurai, he shall refer the master samurai with -dono. ^^;

-Sincerely
Khen

[hans.alison]

Oh one more thing ... Since I'm from Shah Alam, Do you know if there is a training here ? There last time I saw someone quoted that it was in the "Pusat Sukan Aquatic Stadium" in Jalan Kayangan there. Beside Tesco i think.... Please advise.

Thank u

[Elessar]

Oh one more thing ... Since I'm from Shah Alam, Do you know if there is a training here ? There last time I saw someone quoted that it was in the "Pusat Sukan Aquatic Stadium" in Jalan Kayangan there. Beside Tesco i think.... Please advise.

Thank u

I am afraid that was me :emb: But then again, it is a beginners class. I am not really sure where the 'not-beginner' ones are... you can always pm me if you want the contact number [who knows if you wanna ask or something ^^||] :silly:

[Blesse]

hai ! I'm back.

Btw kendoshop.com < They only have Internation and Singapore . You sure buying by myself is ok ? wouldn't it be better if I buy it from Yap dono or sensei ? Anyway thanks for the information about the color. At least now I know which to get.



You can try kendoshop.com or e-kendo.com. Both are reliable. Will take only about a week for available goods to ship...


Here is a copy of map to the Japan Club Of Kuala Lumpur at Taman Seputeh...

http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/12/20/533942/jckl%20map.gif

[hans.alison]

A million thanks to Blesse .... you made my day ^^

[hammu]

u went to the dojo last wednesday? blesse is there~ hehehehe~

[Blesse]

it's my pleasure...

cheh, hammu was there too... hehe...

next intake will be on 4th and 7th of july... ;)

[hans.alison]

hehe .... I know it's 4 th July ... Haih .. Anyway I'm saving up for Hakama and Keikogi. Armor wait till I reach championship lvl otherwise ... no point ..
Hammu , I saw your name in E kendo or something i forgot .... you bought an armor from there? cool .... delivery and stuff all easy ?
Anyway thanks again blesse ^,^

[Elessar]

Question! *raise hand* Heehee ^.^

How much does the hakama and keikogi normally costs? I just wanna know the range in ringgit.

[yama2]

I think MYR200-300 should be safe. You shouldn't invest in anything else that's more expensive until you're absolutely positively sure that this is something that you'll be doing long term. Unless of course, you have money to burn - in which case, that's a totally different story.

[hans.alison]

Yeh .. Elessar I tot I told you adi that it's going to cost abt Rm 200 to 300 ?
yer .... u no listen =_+
lol kidding >_<
anyway the armor is about 300-500 USD here is almost RM2k lah ... if u lucky you can wait till some sales going on ... u can get it up to RM 1.5k +/- depends lah maybe the postal cost will kill you ? dunno ....
Money to burn ? i have some ..... it's called "hell" notes. Mwahahahaha ... Imagine if your granny was in Heaven and u burn "Hell" notes for her.... Dude ! she has to go all the way to hell just to deposit her money or spend her money in hell ... Why hell notes when they can use Heaven notes ? Besides what's the currency conversion ? do they have a Malaysia Hell, India Hell ? and Malaysia Heaven , India Heaven ? .. when you think about it ... it's more like a joke than tradition.
However, tradition is still tradition ... so I can only respect it lah ^,^;
cheers ..... Somebody better remember to burn me a Kendo armor when I die and write there "To hell or heaven"
^,^

[Blesse]

lol hans.alison, i will, but so far i haven't seen a paper made bogu yet...

i think the postal charges that are drying our pockets... imagine a bokken tsuba costs only USD5, but the final total would be USD20.5... that's more than double... :dead:

[nicuma]

All this talk about dojo in KL, Ipoh even Sabah really is unfair la....Sarawak dont have at all....alamak....every year im off kendo for 1-2 months coz im back home and there aint any dojo in kuching....

Meng, whats the addy of the dojo in sabah? thats bout the closest plus i go there every year to visit friends, prolly i could get my ass kicked there instead....always kena hentam ang mo...once in a while wanna get hentam by malaysians.... :P

[Elessar]

Boohoo things are so expensive... X__x I love kendo but I don't know if my parents will pay for me. Huwaa. I can afford the hakama and keikogi though. 200 bucks.. I think I can manage that >.< but the bogu... hur hur hur.

Oh and khen... according to buddhism... [I don't pretend to be all religious and stuff because I am not XD] when someone dies, they all go to hell. XD Heaven is for the gods lol.

[Elessar]

[Don't mean to double post or anything...]

Just wondering if anyone knows if there is a dojo in Malacca? ^^ I am asking on behalf of a friend. Thanks in advance.

[yama2]

Elessar, perhaps you could check with Mr Yap?


Nicuma, you can contact Mr Michael Tsen for the dojo in KK. There's also one in Sandakan. Please write me a private message for the contact details if you haven't already got it.

[yoong87]

I'm currently a student studying in Subang Jaya, i'm interest in learning Kendo, can anyone who are currently practicing Kendo give me your sensei contact number or email address?
I'm interested in learning Kendo seriously, no fooling...

[yama2]

Yoong87,

Please contact Mr Yap from the Malaysian Kendo Association. Alternatively, please come for the beginners' classes on Wednesday and Saturday. Wednesday's classes begin at 7 and end at 9. Saturday's classes begin at 4 and end at 6.

The classes are held at The Japan Club in Taman Seputeh. Come for class on Saturday at 4 (by that I mean come earlier, say 3:30 and speak to Mr Yap) and get a feel for it. Shinais will be provided for you for the first few lessons after which if you do decide to continue, only then should you buy the your own shinai, gi, and hakama.

Hope that helps. Let me know if you need further info.

[yama2]

I just returned from an excursion to a centre that teaches kendo/kumdo in KL. The place is situated in City Square, Ampang Park opposite Menara Citibank. The name of the centre is World Martial Arts Centre (or WMAC for short). They have several disciplines there and the website is http://www.wmackl.com.

Just so you know, kendo is only taught once a week on Saturdays for 1 hour and if you're only taking 1 class, that'll set you back by MYR125 per month.

The sensei for the class is a Mr Kim (he's Korean) and his daughter (I think she's his daughter, but she's pretty hot). Obviously time is a factor and you don't get past anything other than suburi. So if you guys and girls are game. Go have a look.

Me? I have better things to do.

P.S. I forgot to add that while his daughter's pretty hot, upon closer inspection, she also looks slightly underage. Whether this is due to her being Northern Asian or small size, I don't know. Plus, she's got a father who's an experienced kendoka. If you guys want to tempt fate, be my guest.... :D

[hammu]

yea i'm pretty much interested on his daughter~ so cute~ kekekez~~

[yama2]

Hammu,

Do you attend his classes? Were you there on SAturday? If not, how do you know his daughter?

[hammu]

nah... I visit there once to ask for information, watch their keiko a while.. and I think its better to stay in japan club~ I think the only benefit I can get in WMAC is get close to the cute korean girl~ otherwise.. I still prefer japan club ^^

[hammu]

http://www.wmackl.com/images/kumdo.jpg
:D

[Blesse]

sigh, this hammu... japan club also got hot chicks wat... i tot you were there for kendo, not chicks =P

[hammu]

sigh, this hammu... japan club also got hot chicks wat... i tot you were there for kendo, not chicks =P

hmm.. there are some~ but who do you refer to? 200 haya-suburi?

[yama2]

Now there were some very nice girls in the beginner's class yesterday. One of them came with the brother, I think. Mmmm, I like......

[hammu]

you mean japan club or wmac?

[Blesse]

hammu seems interested eh...

[Andoru]

Watch out for Nurlin at the Japan Club! She's crazy! :D

[hammu]

hehehe~ the one from unsw?

[Andoru]

hehehe~ the one from unsw?

the one and only. :)

[bluhawq]

ur so dead tanny ><

[Andoru]

Bwahahahahaha! :D

[hammu]

so.. bluhawq is nurlin??

[Blesse]

haha. u guys are gonna get your arse kicked!

[yama2]

Hmmm, Bluehawq is Nurlin and Blesse is Aimi........ Hahahahahahaha :laugh: And here I was, thinking Blesse was a noob......:shocked:

[Blesse]

No I am not =P I'm indeed still a noob =)

[yeye]

Hi senpai-tachi...
I am a newbie here, so "yoroshiku onegaishimasu!!~" *bow*
Hmn I really like Jap Club dojo lar, lots of lovely senseis and kendokas!

[Blesse]

welcome!

so which one is you? i bet the guys are dying to know, teehheehee...

[yeye]

Hi Blesse...
I am around 158cm tall, with spec, long hair, hehe..spot me there! XD
happy training!

[hungheykwun]

hi everyone,

i've attended 2 classes in japan club. the thing is i can only attend on saturday evenings and i have yet to get my own shinai and dont even know the fees. can anyone pls guide me?

i've also read that there's a kendo class in shah alam... anyone have the contact number?

[Elessar]

I have the contact number for the Shah Alam dojo ^___^ pm me for it though. I'll have to go find it first.

[magixk]

Hi all, my name's Ken (irony at its best).

I am an aikidoka and through aikido, I learn about kenjutsu. Every week there are bokken practice in my dojo. From these lessons I learned from my sensei, my interest in kenjutsu grows. I have always been fascinated by the japanese katana swordplay.

Nonetheless, I have tried called the number provided at the first page of this thread to look for Mr Yap, unfortunately, when I called, it went into the voice-mail :(

Somehow, there are no information about the exact adress of the location of these Kendo Dojo after 10 pages long...So please, if you could, post the exact address of these dojo?

I live in Seri Petaling, yes under the Seputeh constitution :P therefore I will most probably be going to the Japan Club to train, if I may :)

Aikido still takes up a lot of my time and I wish to learn Kendo to further enhance my kenjutsu skill.

At the end of the day, if it is possible, I hope to learn nitojutsu :D

ps: I learn these as an art, more than for self-defence purpose...strange huh?

[JoDuncan]

we've got a guy from KL who trains with us over term time... i'll have to tell him to get his finger out of his butt and go and join one of the dojo!!

Magixk: You will find the transition from aikiken to kenjutsu / kendo a total brain raper!


ps: I learn these as an art, more than for self-defence purpose...strange huh?
Not at all! There are many of us out here! :D

[magixk]

we've got a guy from KL who trains with us over term time... i'll have to tell him to get his finger out of his butt and go and join one of the dojo!!

Magixk: You will find the transition from aikiken to kenjutsu / kendo a total brain raper!


Not at all! There are many of us out here! :D

Ouch! Why is it a brain raper? Are there so much difference?

[JoDuncan]

a brain raper is a mental task or activity that somehow violates your noodle.

Sword work in general actually. Be prepared to spend most of your time looking confused!

The principal difference is that in aikiken the sword is used as a vessel to transport ideas or principals. This doesn't mean that you can't apply them in kendo but you will have to learn all the kendo kihon and keep the aiki completely seperate for the first few years. I'm still in the first few years so i'll let you know how i get on in a few years :p :D

Best of luck!! You might love it.

[hungheykwun]

hey ken!

hope to see u at japan club soon. me beginner too.
neh...japan club is opposite mid valley.

elessar: u got PM

[magixk]

I had a chat with Mr Yap earlier today. After some discussion, I am advised not to learn Kendo at this time, due to the fact that I am still learning aikido (just 1 year plus) and between this 2 arts, there are conflicting ideas.

Well, I can learn if I want to but then it would probably confuse me :P

Anyway, I would probably come down to the club to see how Kendo training is :)

[Blesse]

magixk : here is the link for the location of Japan Club, Taman Seputeh...

http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/12/20/533942/jckl%20map.gif

[Jun]

Hi everyone,
my name is Jun, a beginner in kendo and i've train with bogu for a few months in Australia before.
just wondering its there any kendoka live near around KEPONG area??
if possible, i wish there is someone who interested to train together somewhere else with flexible time?? (of course basic taining only...)
the japan club time table is difficult for people who is working fulltime....
anyone who is interested pls contact me here or via my email:
junsit03@yahoo.com
Thanks for your attention.

All the best for those who learning kendo!!

[yama2]

Jun,

I wouldn't mind training with you as I live around Kepong. However, you would need a space with a tall ceiling to do so. Where do you propose to train?

[yama2]

Magixk,

Like you I started with aikido and thereafter took up kendo. I thought I could keep both sets of discipline separate while reaping benefits from both.

I can emphatically tell you that it doesn't work (at least not for me) for the simple fact that the philiosophies for both disciplines are totally different. Aikido uses the principles of a circle in it's movement and that all motion can be deflected or re-directed. Kendo teaches you to maximise your power for a single strike (although sometimes multiple strikes are engaged) through the harmonisation of body, sword and spirit (Sempais, please correct me if I'm wrong).

The respective kamaes are different and if you want to progress in either aikido or kendo, I'd suggest picking one art and then sticking to it. When you're proficient in one art, only then should you consider taking up another art - I guess that's why most of us stick with kendo most our lives! ;)

[bluhawq]

Basketball court. If you guys do manage to get one, spread the word around and i'll drag blesse along =D

[hammu]

blesse just got her bougu, faster give her a first strike >:D

[keehui]

My first post on this thread.

I am from around Kepong. Jinjang Selatan to be exact. It's better to learn it in Japan Club. Anywhere else will attract a lot of attention that might be distracting (and at times unwanted attention). It's best to have a clean floor (with smooth surface), your feet have to slide on the floor pretty often. Take a KTM to Mid Valley or car pool with another person.


FYI, Don't drop in at Japan Club to say hi this weekend. There won't be classes this Saturday (1st Sept) and Sunday (2nd Sept) since most of us (senseis, Mr. Yap and most members) will be in JB for a Kendo Summer Camp.

[Jun]

Basketball court. If you guys do manage to get one, spread the word around and i'll drag blesse along =D

thanks for your interest Bluhawq, please contact me at my email:
junsit03@yahoo.com
So that we can discuss and contact each other easily.
Basketball court is ok but not recommended because practising on hard surfaces like concrete may hurt yourself. fumikomi and the stomping action
places a lot of stress on our feet.

[Elessar]

I was thinking of changing to Japan Club as I was told that my current dojo is not affiliated with the MKA. The problem is... I have transportation problem. I am staying in the Sunway University College's hostel at the moment. I know many of you will ask me to take a train to MidValley and then walk to JCKL. Sadly enough, my dad objected saying that it is dangerous for me to go alone [apart from the fact that my sense of direction is horrible]. So I was wondering if there's anyone of you who drives to JCKL? Maybe I can carpool? ^^||

[bluhawq]

I dont mean the outdoor basketball courts. the indoor ones like the ones at japan school. I think its wooden. Get somebody from UM to organise a club there and uni ppl can start joining and training. (Aimi.... =P )


thanks for your interest Bluhawq, please contact me at my email:
junsit03@yahoo.com
So that we can discuss and contact each other easily.
Basketball court is ok but not recommended because practising on hard surfaces like concrete may hurt yourself. fumikomi and the stomping action
places a lot of stress on our feet.

[hammu]

does kendo really need to be bare foot all time? i saw some photo which kendo-ist wearing shoe for outdoor keiko.

[jht]

Gah. I forgot my username and password.. had to make a new account.
Hi Kee Hui and Aimi. =p Good luck in ASEAN.



I was thinking of changing to Japan Club as I was told that my current dojo is not affiliated with the MKA. The problem is... I have transportation problem. I am staying in the Sunway University College's hostel at the moment. I know many of you will ask me to take a train to MidValley and then walk to JCKL. Sadly enough, my dad objected saying that it is dangerous for me to go alone [apart from the fact that my sense of direction is horrible]. So I was wondering if there's anyone of you who drives to JCKL? Maybe I can carpool? ^^||

Ok, just in case your dad allows you to take public transportation. I don't think you should take the KTM. The KTM schedule is nuts. I once waited 2 hours for a nonexistent train. Up to now I still have no idea where the train went. hahaha.

It will be better if you walked out to sunway pyramid and cross to the other side of the highway using the bridge. Then take a Metrobus no.10 or 13 bus to midvalley. It will cost you RM1.00. The KTM will cost RM1.60 if i'm not mistaken.
I'm not sure about RapidKL though.

Don't worry. I used to travel using metrobus. The only problem i had was the crowded bus. And I dropped my wallet in the bus once... but that was my fault...

[Blesse]

Yeah! All the best for ASEAN... Don't take too much tom yam ya...

[litkhong]

Hello everyone, I will be dropping by in Malaysia for a week from Nov 4 to Nov 10. I was wondering if there was training still running in that week and if it would still be at Japan Club. I have my own equipment (dogu, dogi and shinai) and have for a long time wanted to train in Malaysia.

Yoroshiku onagaishimasu!

PS:Are there other venues to train as well?

[Elessar]

Gah. I forgot my username and password.. had to make a new account.
Hi Kee Hui and Aimi. =p Good luck in ASEAN.




Ok, just in case your dad allows you to take public transportation. I don't think you should take the KTM. The KTM schedule is nuts. I once waited 2 hours for a nonexistent train. Up to now I still have no idea where the train went. hahaha.

It will be better if you walked out to sunway pyramid and cross to the other side of the highway using the bridge. Then take a Metrobus no.10 or 13 bus to midvalley. It will cost you RM1.00. The KTM will cost RM1.60 if i'm not mistaken.
I'm not sure about RapidKL though.

Don't worry. I used to travel using metrobus. The only problem i had was the crowded bus. And I dropped my wallet in the bus once... but that was my fault...

Thank you so much for that valuable info ^__^ It will come in hand one day [I hope] My dojo is making me spend unnecessary money for all the wierdest things that is not required in Kendo... >.< I am still hoping to JCKL.

[Mimi]

Err.. i'm interested in taking up kendo in taman seputeh, Japan Club. I'm wondering when is the next intake and who should i contact (email? phone?)

I actually stays nearby taman seputeh, and i've been there wanting to ask for more info... but i was just too scared to ask >< everyone was screaming their heads off during practice... *i'm shy T_T* :emb:

[Blesse]

Mimi : Try to contact Mr. Yap at tlyap@pop.jaring.my for more info on the next intake.

litkhong : You are always welcome to train at the dojo in Taman Seputeh, Wed 7.00pm-9.00pm, Sat 4.00pm-8.00pm

[Mimi]

thanks! :)

[foundinsea]

Malaysia kendo got a website?

[yana_amir]

Hello all,

My name's Yana and I've been wanting to start learning Kendo for some time now.. I'm aware that there are classes at JCKL but here's my problem..

I'm an engineer working offshore.. typically for 5 weeks at a time. When I'm onshore I spend 2-3 weeks at my office in Perth.. and then I get a break for 2 weeks @ home (home is KL) before I go back offshore again.

I would like to know if I can still learn Kendo even though I'm in KL for only 2 weeks for every 10 week rotation that I have. Would the dojo at JCKL even accept me as a student with the kind of schedule I have?

Anybody can offer me any advice?

Thanks!

[shinmyoken]

Hello all,

My name's Yana and I've been wanting to start learning Kendo for some time now.. I'm aware that there are classes at JCKL but here's my problem..

I'm an engineer working offshore.. typically for 5 weeks at a time. When I'm onshore I spend 2-3 weeks at my office in Perth.. and then I get a break for 2 weeks @ home (home is KL) before I go back offshore again.

I would like to know if I can still learn Kendo even though I'm in KL for only 2 weeks for every 10 week rotation that I have. Would the dojo at JCKL even accept me as a student with the kind of schedule I have?

Anybody can offer me any advice?

Thanks!

Hi Yana,


why don't you try practising in Perth. they got a couple of dojos that way.
you can google to chk.

rgds

[yana_amir]

Hi Yana,


why don't you try practising in Perth. they got a couple of dojos that way.
you can google to chk.

rgds

Yeap.. that was another option that I was thinking about.... but I was also wondering if I could train both in KL and Perth.

[yama2]

Mate, they'll still accept you. Come for classes, hope to see you soon!

[Evaleanst]

Hey guys, I'm wondering if I could get any information on the training sessions at the Japan Club.

Also, does the club rent bogu?

Thanks.

[yama2]

Hihi,

General practice sessions for beginners are on Wednesday 7-9pm, Saturdays 4-6pm, and Sundays 5-7pm. I don't think you need to worry about bogu at this stage for at least 6 months.

[Evaleanst]

I've been doing kendo for nearly 10 months. But its been pretty much on and off due to needing to juggle my studies and other stuff.

But yes, now that I'm finally on holidays Ill like to put proper work on my kendo.

Heck, even my footwork feels uneven and rusty.

Hope to see you guys soon.

[yama2]

Hihi, were you at training yesterday?

[Evaleanst]

unfortunately Im still in Melbourne right now.

Wont be back in KL till Wednesday. And I'll have to settle things abit before I can drop by.

Hope to see you guys soon!

*ps, there is airconditioning right? Cause summer training here takes its toll on everyone.

[Diesirae]

Hi there,

I arrived in Malaysia a few months ago and I'm here for 3 years. I would love to start training seriously again but to do that I will have to wait until I get rid of my two plantar fasciitis (yes, both feet!) which have been making my life miserable for the past 3 years.

Anyway, I think I can still practice katas. For those training at Japan Club in KL, do you practice katas regularly and, if so, when? I would love to find a good dojo again even if only to meet with other kendokas and practice some katas.

Cheers!

[yuryongali]

Off topic but does anyone know the Malaysian Kendoka who uses a hasegawa Mujun Men? I'd like to ask about it.

Cherrio.

[Evaleanst]

To the wonderful people at JCKL yesterday:

Thank you for the great training session yesterday. Even though I didnt have bogu, it was great doing kihon. Wish you guys a merry christmas.

* I wont be coming today due to a flu. Dammit.

[Elessar]

Yay! I am going to Japan Club tomorrow to watch a practice session with a couple of friends. I just hope that he will be interested enough after watching you guys train. ^__^ [Then, I shall have transport source and will come and join you all! Muahaha.]

Well, if you see a girl in glasses tomorrow... that'll probably be me. :emb: Anyway, I'll be looking forward for tomorrow!

[jamesc]

To all senbai at JCKL,
My name is james. I went to JCKL on sunday and meet up with Mr. yap
and have registered my self to the new intake.
Learn some basic from him and will be coming for my first class on this coming wednesday.

Onegai shimasu!

[Elessar]

I heard that there is no class on Wednesday.

[jamesc]

is no class on saturday not wednesday.

[Elessar]

Really? Perhaps I heard wrongly during my visit on Saturday. :P

[billyteoh2006]

Hi... I am from Penang Kendo Club!!
Yoroshiku onegaishimasu>>!!

This is our website>>>
http://www.geocities.com/penang_kendo/

[Cantide]

Hi, I have been practising kendo for approximately 10 months now (at the australian national university's kendo club) and I have a question for all you malaysian kendoka...

Where can I buy replacement rubber plugs for my shinai? :D I misplaced it when I was oiling my shinai <.< and I'm from Subang Jaya. Are there any shops around here that sell kendo equipment or does everything have to be ordered online?

[jamesc]

unfortunately malaysia have not shop selling kendo equipment. :(
i think you have to order it online.

[sid]

unfortunately malaysia have not shop selling kendo equipment. :(
i think you have to order it online.

malaysia, truely asia...


ps:
nice ad though

[popcorn513]

Anyone can show the Kendo club (Taman Seputeh) location using google earth below?

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113697282857740985407.00044450ce2bba2d6d773&ll=3.115234,101.680473&spn=0.015748,0.015578&z=16&om=0

[Tsuchimi]

canbody tell me if there any sabah kendo club at kk?

i wanna join n learn kendo...i reallly like kendo

[yama2]

Anyone can show the Kendo club (Taman Seputeh) location using google earth below?

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113697282857740985407.00044450ce2bba2d6d773&ll=3.115234,101.680473&spn=0.015748,0.015578&z=16&om=0


Mate,

It's the blue thumbnail opposite the Mid-Valley bus stop. The thumbnail at the side says KL-Japan club (JCKL).

Good luck and see you at practice

[sengmun]

Dear all senior,

Just another newbie want to join Kendo club, will watch the training session on this coming Wednesday.... :)

Nice to meet you guys all.... :ko:

[Evaleanst]

Umm guys, help me check this out

Before I left Malaysia, I caught sight of a sign above a shoplot somewhere near the Kelana Jaya LRT station with the words.

"KENDO"

now.. Im not sure if its a store with a name thats awkwardly similiar to what we practice. Or its some dodgy shabby little mcdojo, or whatever.

Does anyone here know about this mysterious thing?
I really wished I had time to check it out.

[Chris1809]

Hello. I would like to ask if there is any place to learn Kendo in JB? all the previous post i saw is not even in Johor. Thanks!

[Zukini]

Hi guys, just wondering if i could train at malaysia dojo during my holiday in malaysia?
and is there any iaido dojo in malaysia that u guys know of in malaysia?

[yama2]

Mate,

You'd be most welcome to train with us during your holidays. Classes are Wed 7-9, Thurs 7-9 (for bogu wearers), Sat 4-6 (for 1st dan and below) and 6-7:30ish (for everyone), and Sun 5-7.

See you at training mand fyi, there's no iaido dojo in Malaysia and please do not even think about trying to bring your iaito in. It will be confiscated at Customs.

[vvbken]

Why sabah dont have kendo sensei?Very suffer if no sensei to train :<
Sandakan also no sensei n dojo(so sad ;<)
Dont know japan can send one sensei(retired)come to sandakan to be our sensei????
Hope someday sandakan kendo can join WKC ;D~~~~~~

[yama2]

vvbken, you can always organise trips to KK. I understand KK Kendo club would be more than happy to spar with you guys. If you're already 7th kyu, why can't you come for grading in KL?

[Darkshaunz]

Hello everyone,

I plan to move back to Kuala Lumpur (TTDI area) sometime this October.

I am taking about a year off (well actually, make that a full year) after finishing tertiary studies, so I figured I do something fun and excitable in the ample free time I will have during this time.

Having an impressive record of zero exposure to any kind of martial arts, I am hoping someone can point me to a "training facility" or "instruction academy" which accepts beginners at any time and have flexible facilities for use when I wish to practice out-of-class.

I am readily available to purchase any needed equipment and membership fees*, so that will not be an issue. This is also an opportunity for me to ask the question: What can I achieve in 1 year's worth of doing this sport?

From what I've read, there's no belt system, so how does one keep track of progress?

If you have advice or information, I would greatly appreciate it if you emailed me on darkshaunz@hotmail.com (or add me on MSN, if that is the convenient option).

Kind thanks and Regards.

*Unless said equipment will bankrupt me (or force me to sell my cat).

[Kenshi]

Any kendo club in Kuantan?

[tataxi]

never expected there was dojo in malaysia
i was interested in kendo long time ago but there was no kendo society in all kinds of school
few question here...
is there other weapon trained besides shinai(like bokken or naginata)
and do seniors do tameshigiri with real katana O.O?
anyway i'm a chinese, heard of your dojo is in "japan club"... you except chinese?
and can i only come for saturday or sunday in schooldays?(i'm still schooling)
thanks for taking notice ^^

[jht]

There's a club at SMK St. John KL. Its a one of a kind thing.

Shinai is used for normal practice. Bokken used for kata and basic stuff.

Sorry to say but, no tamashigiri. (disappointing eh?) ;P

You don't need to be a member of Japan Club to join kendo. However, to park your car inside the Club you either need to be a member or get a security pass from the kendo admin people.

Saturday 4pm-6pm is for beginners, 6pm-8pm for advanced (but you can stay and watch/train. its your choice)

Wednesday 7pm-9pm for advanced (but you can go as well)

There is training on Sunday and Thursdays as well... but i'm not sure whether its basic/advanced.

[tataxi]

thanks alot for the information ,pal^^
It means i dont have to get security pass if i'm walking there?
last time i went there the guard told me non members are prohibited T.T
anyway whats the language for the course?
Japanese? English? sorry to say i'm a chinese ... but speaks some english
so the language will be the only problem..

[Elessar]

I walk there but I haven't had any problems with the guards before. They just let me pass. Well, mostly it is english and sometimes a little bit of Japanese. Just follow what others do and you'll be fine :P The new intake is in July if I am not mistaken.

[jht]

Just tell the guard that u're going in for kendo if he asks. Or else just walk in. They shouldn't prevent you from going in if you say the magic word (kendo). Don't worry about language, most of the people can speak mandarin or cantonese.

@ Kenshi: Sorry, no club in Kuantan. Only Ipoh, KL, Penang, Sabah.

[tataxi]

July?! oh gosh then i have to be fast ...
anyway i have to contact Mr. Yap first ?
i'm only free at saturday and sunday, so is it okay to just come twice a week?
thanks for your help ^^

[kendoMaya]

Hi there I am a newcomer from Malaysia here:

May I know how much the course fees plus other cost for beginner course? I am very interested on learning Kendo ^ ^

And when is the intake too.

[tataxi]

hey guys is there still trainings at saturday? if its cancelled , when will it be recovered? O.O

[Elessar]

tataxi: I am not too sure about Sunday but I think that's for advanced only ^^ You can contact Mr. Yap to enquire. He'll let you know about all the details. [You can ask him about Sunday too, if you want]. I, on the other hand, can only attend on Saturday and it's okay [just slower than the others :P] There's still training on Saturdays [just not this week's] Err... as for recovering... I don't think so.

kendomaya: There's a one time registeration fee of RM30, an insurance fee that I've forgotten the amount. I think it was RM17, if i had not mistaken. Also a one time thing. And if you are a student, the monthly fee is RM5 [RM10 if you are a working adult]. These, however, do not include the equipments that you need later on. :P As for the intake, there's one on July. Contact Mr.Yap to further clarify these things though... I might be wrong O.o

[tataxi]

that means there is still people training at saturday (just without sensei)?
or there isnt even people at dojo during weekends? O.O
if we go train at saturday there will be some senpai right?
then we can practice on our own (just without instuction of sensei)?
If the dojo is not even opened for saturday then i cant join T.T
i'm only free for saturday and sunday ...

[Elessar]

there is training, or classes if you'd like to put it that way, on weekends [with sensei O.O]

[tataxi]

yesterday i went to JCKL but unluckily there was no one for kendo at all ...
anyway can i just come register at wednesday and start right away?

[Elessar]

^^|| I told you that there's no training for that Saturday and I guess you can.

[tataxi]

oh cool
i just attended the dojo yesterday
its a good expierence
but Mr.Yap dint let us sign any form or payment yet
how long will it take until we can hold our own shinai? O.O
cant wait to caome at saturday,
two more of my friend will join with me
hope its not too late for them to join?
by the way, in the way seniors use thier strengh, how long could the shinai last
they look firce and scarry T.T

[Elessar]

1. Mr. Yap will let you all know when you all need to pay and fill up forms.
2. You can buy your own already I think. Well, I already had mine when I started out so I am not very sure on this one. Perhaps someone else can confirm on this. If not then you just gotta go ask on Saturday. :)
3. They are not too late yet. There are two intakes ^_^ Wed and Sat.
4. As for how long the shinai will last.......... someone else will have to tell you. XD I am still in the beginner level too *hides*

[tataxi]

for saturday and wednesday there are different people training O.O
so is the course same or new things to teach everytime?
i can only come at saturday but i want to catch you all up T.T
yesterday was little tiring but that was cool
dint get chance to chat mr yap up, i guess next time will do...

[Evaleanst]

A shinai can last anywhere between 2 weeks, to a year and above.

It really depends on the quality of the shinai, frequency of usage, maintainence and your personal use.

I currently still have the shinai I first started using since last year. Just used it last week and it felt great. (Namely because it was a 38 size, when I've grown used to using 39)

Do remember to take good care of your equipment.

Cheers.

[tataxi]

i wish i can come wednesday too, afraid i cant catch up
anyway there is size for shinai?
that means i have to measure my own height first before i buy one?
i just wish i can get my own shinai as soon as i can
so i can train at home...
by the way, after the satuday's training,
my muscles are still pain now =.='

[Elessar]

I go on Saturdays only as well. So far, I've only gone to one Wednesday session ^^||

Guys generally use size 39 shinais but there are some exceptions that I am not very familiar of :P

[tataxi]

then will 182cm height use the same size?
i'm around 182...
anyway i'm waiting for saturday's session

[Elessar]

Yeah. You'll be using 39. Which one were you last saturday? :P

[tataxi]

i am the begginer with school uniform top last saturday :p
i have to take ktm to midvalley just after school ^^
will be coming tomorow

[tataxi]

Sorry for double post =.=
but you say you're still a begginer.. at JCKL?
i saw your old posts about u joined Feb 2007 O.O
so some of those kendoka wearing hakama and keikoji are still considered begginer?
dont undertsand ..

[yama2]

Hi, a quick clarification. Insurance is paid on a yearly basis instead of one-off. The reason that it has not been collected for some time is (as I understand it) due to the senseis having paid on behalf of the club. I'm sure that Mr Yap will collect it soon.

Tataxi - you're expected to be properly attired for kendo. Wearing the gi and hakama doesn't mean that you're not a beginner. In Japan, you're not considered to be a "serious" kendoka until you reach 3rd dan so in a sense, we're all beginners until we hit 3rd dan. As to your question on the shinai, if you take care of your shinai, it should (on average) last you 1 year, depending on the frequency and intensity of your training.

[Elessar]

Ooo now that cleared things up about the insurance. I remembered that he said it was a one time thing but perhaps I just heard it wrongly :P

Tataxi - Its a long story lol. Lets just say I started out at the wrong place.

[Blesse]

Oww. I miss the dojo in Malaysia. I can't find a dojo in Dubai yet, and I brought my hakama + gi along, hoping I will bump into a sensei, lol.

[tataxi]

wow i really dint know all that
i cant understand contents on those japanese website
anyway thanks for the information
so sad that there's no training for begginer next saturday
anyway finally get to hit on something today
and just got my own shinai today ...hundred bucks! T.T

[jht]

@ Tataxi
From past experience, I don't think they have ever chased any beginners away from saturday practice regardless of it being 4pm or 6pm.... have you been specifically told to keep away? I don't think it is a problem if you want to join practice after the grading. You can always look for a sensei... or just watch. The problem is, nobody is sure when the grading will end... the record stands at 5pm+.

About shinai sizes, 39 is normally used by senior high school guys and anyone over 18... but it should not be a problem. When i started kendo at age 11 i used a 39 cause nobody had any other size. =p

And don't worry about "catching up" or anything. I was not in armour for a year. And even after armour, the senseis had me do nothing but basic basic. It is boring, but it pays.

[tataxi]

thanks =D i feel more confident now
that means after the grading there is still training?
anyway i got my left foot's skin pell off during training yesterday
now some difficult to walk properly , hope it'll recover before saturday
it happens when the practice jumping back and strike when jump to front
(sorry cant remember the name cause too many japanese words, but i'll try my best)
is my footwork wrong? it wont hurt maybe if i do it properly
when i jump backwards and pull my shinai back, the power is just too great for my left foot...
anyway sorry for my attirement last time, just come from school
not much time to change
sorry, it wont happen again

[jht]

Don't worry about attire. Just wear a T-shirt thats comfortable, and track bottoms. School jasmani shirt is ok... as long as its not muddy. Just don't wear your pyjamas. ;)

You skin will peel. Just try to make sure its peeling at the ball of your foot. If your left foot is peeling at the heel, means your footwork is abit wrong.

There is training after grading.... I'm not sure of the time though (cause I can't attend). =p

[tataxi]

yeah it is peeled at the ball of the foot T.T does that always happen? O.O
and sorry i dont have any track bottoms, thats why i wear military jeans(coz i only have this long pant)
wish it'll recover soon
but if it dosent, its ok to sit and watch right ?
cant come wednestday so just hope for saturday

[jht]

Ya. It happens. You'll get used to it. Hohohohoho. Sit and watch is ok. =)

[tataxi]

another question here:
i just bought my own shinai,
and its tied purple-golden string...
dint saw other shinai have it, is it removable?
or its just used to tighten new shinais?

[Elessar]

Are those tied around the shinai in many places? Those strings have to be removed. ^_^

[jht]

@ TATAXI ----- i'm really sorry. Just got info today from mr.yap that the practice after grading is for people with bogu only.. I hope u read this before saturday. I don't want someone chasing after me for giving wrong info. =p =p =p

[tataxi]

oh thanks
i saw it
my computer was down .. darn virus
so sad there was no training for saturday, guess i'll train at home then^^

[Roks]

Ne, when is the new intake for kendo at tmn seputeh? I think i wanna go there n check 1st. My fren n i interested to join...

[Elessar]

the new intake just closed lol as for the next intake, I'll let someone else who can to answer this for you. ^__^

[popcorn513]

The dojo in JCKL seems very crowded now, fully packed with people....
Anyone know where have the Iaido/Kenjutsu Dojo? Map?

[Elessar]

i don't think there's iaido in Malaysia though... not too sure about kenjutsu

[Elessar]

Just had my first kakarigeiko [without bogu, that is] just now.... boy, do I suck so bad.... ^^||

[Evaleanst]

sorry, I couldnt help but wonder how does kakarigeiko without bogu feels like.

[Elessar]

well, we were asked to hit and go through... ^^|| that's all.

[foundinsea]

Hey how come kendo Malaysia is only sending 1 person to the invitational tournament in October in Jakarta? And who is it? We were hoping you'd send a team cause there is a pretty good group coming from different parts of Japan to compete.

[Roks]

Hai! I've watched the practice at JCKL last saturday wif my fren. Sugoi! When I see they practice, my heart burst with regrets bcoz I missed the July intake! Now I hv to wait for Oct intake...huuu T_T

[Elessar]

3 months... not that long ^^|| I think I saw the two of you sitting by the door on Saturday [I assume that's you guys haha] Hope to see you with us in October! Are both of you gonna join?

[Roks]

Haha! Yup, thats us! I'm the one wearing red shirt! ^_^
That day we're late bcoz we lost da way to JCKL so it's kinda awkward when enter the hall n others are watching us...urghh...T_T
I wanna join but my fren still hesitate. Anyway, I'll try to find my other frens to join me as well! Ganbate! XD

[Elessar]

I don't remember what shirt you two were wearing lol I was too busy concentrating in class XD Anyway, good luck trying to convince your friends ^_^ I know I failed to convince mine haha.

[Roks]

Haha! Nevermind. Anyway do I hv to become a member of Japan Club first b4 joining Kendo? Or just join Kendo n not the Japan Club though? Which one is it? I'm confused now....T_T

[tataxi]

i'm back! T^T
really should arrest those hackers
july's intake ended? O.O"
i was thinking of bringing my friend this saturday...
means that they have to wait till october? T.T
Mr.Lim gone to japan =.='
and i dont know where is the 'oriential martial art' shop somewhere around cheras that Mr.Yap mentioned
anyone can help ?

[Elessar]

yeah they'll have to wait till october and just wait till he comes back from Japan then? O.o

Roks: I suppose you don't need to be a member of the Japan Club to be a member of the Kendo club... then again, I am not really sure ^^||

[Roks]

Oh, ok. Thanx Elessar! Some of my frens wanna join. Haha! Can't wait to join da club! Yeah! XD

[tataxi]

="=
No wait, how many friends you have
i have 3 eager humans here waiting to join
will there be even enough space!?
anyway i'm glad i'm already in ..
when will we be uniformed?(this session's begginers)
maybe until next intake we're still in our exercise wears? T.T
someone said the 'oriential martial arts' is in a 'leisuremall' somewhere in cheras ?
how can i reach there?
and howda ya guys do haya-suburi that fast?
it just wont balance ........

[yama2]

Haya-suburi is just ashi-sabaki backwards and forwards at a faster rate. Actually, the point is to do it right, not fast.

But, that's just my 2 sen