SCKF Grading Question

[Goomba]

Hello boys and girls,
It's been a while since I last posted here, but I have a question. I am going up for Ikkyu this October and am a little nervous. What is are the judges looking for during the Ikkyu test? I think I have good kendo and I am pretty good at kata 1-3. I know there will be five judges, but it seems like they are looking for different things. Oh, and I know shiai kendo is different from ranking kendo but how? Any help would be great!

Goomba

[Inouye02]

Hello boys and girls,
It's been a while since I last posted here, but I have a question. I am going up for Ikkyu this October and am a little nervous. What is are the judges looking for during the Ikkyu test? I think I have good kendo and I am pretty good at kata 1-3. I know there will be five judges, but it seems like they are looking for different things. Oh, and I know shiai kendo is different from ranking kendo but how? Any help would be great!

GoombaMiyahara Sensei or Yamasaki Sensei can answer all of the above for you ....

[Goomba]

Thanks for the reply!
I know, I know. I have asked them and are following what they say. I think I am just trying to cover my bases and over prepare. (bad habit)

[Inouye02]

All I can say is that, just be calm, do your best kendo, lots of kiai, show good zanshin after your hits, I know Miyahara doesn't like fumikomi, but you gotta show kikentaiichi, not super sliding ..hahaaha, I know you'll do good next month ..

[Goomba]

Cool! That's what I needed to hear. Mr. Inouye, Thank you for the vote of confidence as well. Will you be testing in October as well?

[Inouye02]

yes , i will be testing , i'm ready to go , kata down pact, kendo is good , just a little head bobbing , but i think i can stop by then ..

[Charlie]

I would say:

Cut big.

Cut perfect.

Cut often.

[fe-taru tora]

what is the test for first rank in kendo, sorry I have only been in kendo a few months

[Hongsermeier]

Anyone know what the test question is for Sho(1) dan? I haven't been able to get to my dojo to get the written part yet.

[Kendo-Militia]

Anyone know what the test question is for Sho(1) dan? I haven't been able to get to my dojo to get the written part yet.

Hongsermeier, Not sure what the question is but you should get it tonight from your dojo. I believe you turn in your answer at the time of regestration.

[Hongsermeier]

I will not be going to my regular dojo tonight. I found a partner for Kata at the Oxnard dojo so I will be going there tonight. I hope I can get a copy from them.

[samurai999]

Anyone know what the test question is for Sho(1) dan? I haven't been able to get to my dojo to get the written part yet.

OMG! You're gonna be a dan now. Sheez how time flies. 1 more year until i take exam for 3dan. Hey Brad, are you going out for the SCKF team?

Tim

[Hongsermeier]

Me SCKF team... are you crazy?? I might try for the goodwill team next time.

[samurai999]

oops, i meant make the team in general. Doesn't matter if u go for gw, mens, etc.. haha... seniors? lol

Tim

[Hongsermeier]

Seniors?? Oh, I hope I get to fight you in the North/South next year. :devious:

[Will]

won't happen, probably would require one of you to get by me.

[Hongsermeier]

I'm sure Tim or I would enjoy having you for a warm up. :evil:

[Inouye02]

Anyone know what the test question is for Sho(1) dan? I haven't been able to get to my dojo to get the written part yet.Hey Brad,

The question is ...choose one of the following


Describe ki-ken-tai-ichi
Describe 3 types of Kendo footwork

You can find the answers on the AUSKF website..

sheeese !!! things i gotta do for my children..wahahahahah

if you go to the sckf site , you can find a link to print out the written exam also

[Inouye02]

http://www.eanet.com/sckf/doc/written_tests.pdf


go here for the written tests

[moocow65]

Me SCKF team... are you crazy?? I might try for the goodwill team next time.
Yeeeeeaaaa!!!!! Goodwill team!!!!! Tryouts are this December.

[Hongsermeier]

Jamie...Hey thanks Dad!!

Moocow...Think I have any chance at all??

[Inouye02]

Jamie...Hey thanks Dad!!

Moocow...Think I have any chance at all??

not if i have anything to do with it ...ahahahahahahahha

remember Goodwill members have to fund their own flight to Michigan ..sucks !!!!!

[Kendo-Militia]

Yeeeeeaaaa!!!!! Goodwill team!!!!! Tryouts are this December.
You should be going for the real deal. Goodwill is for the older Gi-Jans like Inouye. Whoops Hope Inouye is not reading this. Your young and you got the skills. You and the Chinens should all make the team. Got to represent COVINA. Name the last dojo from Southern Cal that had 3 members on the yudansha men's team.

[samurai999]

Seniors?? Oh, I hope I get to fight you in the North/South next year. :devious:

hahahaha.. Sorry. Sometimes i feel like being an asshole.

Tim

[Inouye02]

Congrats to all who passed today at Shinsa...My son "Hong's"`Shodan ,Schultze, Shodan.... French, Shodan....Honda, Nidan....Me, Sandan, oh yeah my kata partner Yumi Nagahashi, sandan....

[Kendo-Militia]

Congrats to all who passed today at Shinsa...My son "Hong's"`Shodan ,Schultze, Shodan.... French, Shodan....Honda, Nidan....Me, Sandan, oh yeah my kata partner Yumi Nagahashi, sandan....
Damn lookie like they were giving out dans like hot cakes. HAHAHAHAHA COngratulations. To Hongs, Frenchie, and Schultz, Welcome to the big leagues. Just rmember, if your gonna throw it be prepared to take it.

[Inouye02]

Damn lookie like they were giving out dans like hot cakes. HAHAHAHAHA COngratulations. To Hongs, Frenchie, and Schultz, Welcome to the big leagues. Just rmember, if your gonna throw it be prepared to take it. only people that didnt make it were the no shows, and umm some of the less fortunate ...muahahahahaha

[m_french]

Damn lookie like they were giving out dans like hot cakes. HAHAHAHAHA COngratulations. To Hongs, Frenchie, and Schultz, Welcome to the big leagues. Just rmember, if your gonna throw it be prepared to take it.
you have never heard me complain about a leagal or valid strike....but you know on wednesday all i want to practice tsuki and gyaku do.......yeah man!

[T.Lee]

you have never heard me complain about a leagal or valid strike....but you know on wednesday all i want to practice tsuki and gyaku do.......yeah man!
i can testify to that. and you need more practice....

congratulations guys.

[m_french]

i can testify to that. and you need more practice....

congratulations guys.
Sounds like tyson's a volunteer!!!!!

[Kendo-Militia]

you have never heard me complain about a leagal or valid strike....but you know on wednesday all i want to practice tsuki and gyaku do.......yeah man!

Get ready for the third nipple.

[dorkusxmaximus]

congratulations to everyone ^_^. Hope i won't be unfortunate enough to be on the receiving end of your tsukis and gyaku dos, Frenchie mwahah. Oh wait, you did try to tsuki me last time. How could you =O?!

[samurai999]

third nipple? yikes.. :dead:

Anyways congrats to you guys. French and brad, know ur roots! haha I'll be more than happy to practice tsuki on you guys.

Tim

[JSchmidt]

Congrats Venice guys :)

Jakob

[Hongsermeier]

I think Wednesday will be a fun practice. Hope I'm able to give more than recieve.

[m_french]

congratulations to everyone ^_^. Hope i won't be unfortunate enough to be on the receiving end of your tsukis and gyaku dos, Frenchie mwahah. Oh wait, you did try to tsuki me last time. How could you =O?!
Hey don't give me a bad rap (or atleast worse than I deserve), I never through a tsuki your way nancy. Holding center is not throwing tsuki! If you refuse to stop thowing yourself at the end of my shinai......well......? Now on the other hand to Brad I throw tsuki whenever he blinks just to keep him honest. :devious:

[Kendo-Militia]

third nipple? yikes.. :dead:

Anyways congrats to you guys. French and brad, know ur roots! haha I'll be more than happy to practice tsuki on you guys.

Tim
C'mon third nippple is allot nicer than the Black Pearl Necklace. Where both sides of your neck is bruised from your adam's apple back.

[Hongsermeier]

C'mon third nippple is allot nicer than the Black Pearl Necklace. Where both sides of your neck is bruised from your adam's apple back.

Like the Salinas tsuki.

[dorkusxmaximus]

hmmm you got a point there, frenchie :smoker:

[Hongsermeier]

Hey Nancy...When are you coming for a visit again? I'm starting to practice at Venice on Wed. and Sho Tokyo on Fridays. Wanting to try out some new things.

[samurai999]

Like the Salinas tsuki.


oooo... the stick and stay..

Tim

[Kendo-Militia]

oooo... the stick and stay..

Tim

Stick and the stay isn't as bad as shoving the shinai tip up the side of your men to the ear and a hard rip out. Now that hurts.

[dorkusxmaximus]

Probably next year, Brad. I hope you don't try those new moves on this poor kyu :confused2 , or I might have to try to knock you down like that one woman did mwahhah =P.

[Kendo-Militia]

Probably next year, Brad. I hope you don't try those new moves on this poor kyu :confused2 , or I might have to try to knock you down like that one woman did mwahhah =P.

WHAT? Hongs got knocked down by a woman?

[m_french]

Stick and the stay isn't as bad as shoving the shinai tip up the side of your men to the ear and a hard rip out. Now that hurts.
It worked for me on that tall guy from cypress last year!

[m_french]

WHAT? Hongs got knocked down by a woman?
That's the word on the street!

[Kendo-Militia]

Yea but then again Hongs only weighs 110 with his keiko gi wet. I bet Jamie can knock Hongs down.

[Inouye02]

Yea but then again Hongs only weighs 110 with his keiko gi wet. I bet Jamie can knock Hongs down.

warubozu.....

[samurai999]

Stick and the stay isn't as bad as shoving the shinai tip up the side of your men to the ear and a hard rip out. Now that hurts.

Now you haven't been tsukied by any of the Salinas sensei have you?

Tim

[Hongsermeier]

Yes, I must admit, I lost my balance against Mrs. Owaki in a Taikai earlier this year. Even When I was going down I held my Kamai. She never got close enough to take a shot. In the end I did beat her.

As for the Salinas Sensei's, I have been on the recieving end. When they hit it, it hurts. When they miss it, it REALLY HURTS!

P.S.
I weigh about 180 lb. I know not a big as French but bigger than most Japanese guys.

[m_french]

P.S.
I weigh about 180 lb. I know not a big as French but bigger than most Japanese guys.
When you say big you are obviously talking about my larger than life personality!

[Kendo-Militia]

As for the Salinas Sensei's, I have been on the recieving end. When they hit it, it hurts. When they miss it, it REALLY HURTS!

P.S.
I weigh about 180 lb. I know not a big as French but bigger than most Japanese guys.[/QUOTE]
nope can't say i want to be on receiving end of any tsuki.

P.S.

I too weigh more than most Japanese guys. HAHAHAHAHA

[Kendo-Militia]

Now you haven't been tsukied by any of the Salinas sensei have you?

Tim
What senseis are up in Salinas? I know alllot of guys up in Nor Cal but don't know which dojos they are from.

[Kendo-Militia]

Yes, I must admit, I lost my balance against Mrs. Owaki in a Taikai earlier this year. Even When I was going down I held my Kamai. She never got close enough to take a shot. In the end I did beat her.

As for the Salinas Sensei's, I have been on the recieving end. When they hit it, it hurts. When they miss it, it REALLY HURTS!

P.S.
I weigh about 180 lb. I know not a big as French but bigger than most Japanese guys.
I will show up at Venice tonight also to try and knock this 180 Hongsermier down. I have camera behind my men gane so will post pictures of him as i see it when he is on his back. HAHAHAHA

[Kendo-Militia]

Hongs so did your wife like practice last night? I didn't get a chance to practice with her but she looked fast. Next week is the month end tourney so come on down again.

[Hongsermeier]

I look forward to Wed. Hope I can take your trophy. As for the wife, she had a good time. I had to listen to her complain about being sore for the next three days.

[Kendo-Militia]

I look forward to Wed. Hope I can take your trophy. As for the wife, she had a good time. I had to listen to her complain about being sore for the next three days.
Sore? That was our lighter practice. Actually Next week will be easier. We split th group in two, Kids/Adult beginner and open class. Then after we do open keiko for whoever can stay. Glad your wife enjoyed practice.

[samurai999]

What senseis are up in Salinas? I know alllot of guys up in Nor Cal but don't know which dojos they are from.


lol way late in replying, but FYI, Onitsuka sensei, Minami sensei, and Eitoku sensei.

Tim

[Inouye02]

Sore? That was our lighter practice. Actually Next week will be easier. We split th group in two, Kids/Adult beginner and open class. Then after we do open keiko for whoever can stay. Glad your wife enjoyed practice.hahahah, who ever can stay and that don't mean you......


hey tim, do you know the results of the tryouts held last weekend ? marsten sensei ?

[samurai999]

Other than the stuff that Kurukuru posted in another thread..

This is all I know.

NCKF
Ladies
L. Tanaka
S. Mikuni
K. Kikunaga
A. Aono(coaches pick i think)

Mens
R.Mikuni (coaches pick)
K Michioka (coaches pick)

SCKF
Dunno any ladies results but i'm sure somebody made it. :P

Mens(mostly from the mouth of Misterkurukuru)
MisterKurukuru
Moocow
Tenken
Tenkens bro
Kitajima(coaches pick i heard)
Brown
Yang (both of them)

Looks like most of all of the Cali guys and gals did well.

Tim

[kuzu70]

Does anyone have a more complete list?

[jmarsten]

Mens Group
Yang C, Yang D, Chinen, Shi, Itokazu, Hashimoto O, Shinada, Harada B, Hashimoto K, Chinen Mi, Kurukuru, Nakagawa F, Too, Brown, Maruyama, Kawabata, Abe, Kitajima, Mikuni T, Michioka, Marsten
Womens Group
Mikuni, Kikunaga, Marsten, Sakae, Takasaki, Uto, Kodama, Tew, Hagiwara, Omura, Tanaka, Desouza, Anderson, Tamura, Domen, Aono
Next Round Jan 14, 2006

[kuzu70]

Thank you very much Marsten-san.

And I believe it is Simon Yoo instead of "Too" for the men's division.

[jmarsten]

Thank you very much Marsten-san.

And I believe it is Simon Yoo instead of "Too" for the men's division.
AUSKF documents are not known for the correctness of spelling of names or anything else. It was the US trayouts.