SEISHIN KENDO DOJO

Seishin Kendo Dojo also known as the "Oxnard Kendo Dojo" is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote kendo and an understanding of Japanese culture. Seishin Kendo Dojo was founded in December 1998. The dojo is a member of the Southern California Kendo Federation and All United States Kendo Federation. None of the Seishin Dojo instructors or officers are financially compensated for teaching kendo or for kendo organizational activities.

Kendo", meaning " Way of the Sword" is the art of Japanese sword fencing. For centuries, kendo was strictly regarded as a samurai martial art. Today, Kendo is an international sport that develops mind, spirit and body. Through the dojo's membership within the Southern California Kendo Federation (SCKF) and All United States Kendo Federation (AUSKF), Seishin Kendo Dojo members can participate in local, regional, state, national and international kendo tournaments and seminars.

Additional information about kendo can be found at the All United States Kendo Federation's (AUSKF) Homepage, the All Japan Kendo Federation's Homepage and the Southern California Kendo Federation's Homepage .

SEISHIN NAME MEANING

"Seishin" is roughly translated as meaning "sincere heart". The Chinese character "sei", means sincerity, fidelity and truth. While the Chinese character "shin", means mind, heart, core, and soul. "Seishin" is identical to the Shinto virtue " makoto no kokoro" Therefore, "seishin", means that one's actions must be sincere and one's motivation must be pure.

INSTRUCTORS Mikio Hatanda 7 Dan Kiyoshi, Seishin Kendo Dojo Head Instructor Guy Urata 4 Dan	CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE	COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Tournaments
Tameshigiri	Public kendo demonstrations	Goodwill Kendo with Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force
Mochitsuki (rice cake making) demonstration.	Frequency Asked Questions (FAQ)	LINKS

ANNOUNCEMENTS -UPDATE AUGUST 8, 2007

KENDO BEGINNERS CLASS STARTING NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Kendo Beginners Class - No Experience Required - Starting from 7:30 PM on Thursday evening from November 1, 2007 through December 13, 2007, a Kendo Beginner's Class will be held at the Oxnard Buddhist Temple. The Oxnard Buddhist Temple is located at 250 South "H" Street, Oxnard, California 93030. ( Please note : Kendo Beginners class is cancelled for Thanksgiving, Thursday November 22, 2007).

The Beginner's Kendo Class cost is $30 dollars for the entire six sessions. Kendo Kihon kata, basic kendo footwork, basic equipment care, Reiho ( etiquette rules ) and basic striking will be taught. A suggested reading reference is the book, "Kendo Elements, Rules and Philosophy" by Jinichi Tokeshi, Published by University of Hawaii Press, ISBN: 0-8248-2598-5.

Our dojo accepts beginning kendo students without kendo experience only during a short period once a year. Between November 1, 2007 and October 30, 2008, we will only accept new students without kendo experience between November 1, 2007 ( first Kendo Beginners Class) and November 15, 2007 ( third Kendo Beginners Class).

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