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Hawai‘i Kendo Federation Organizes Multiple Fundraisers To Spread Awareness
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Hawai‘i Island and Kaua‘i. We have a strong iaido (sword drawing technique) club and many high-ranking sixth and seventh Dan teach- ers. Our population is very diverse, and we hold many tournaments and educational seminars relating to kendo for members on all islands.”
The organization has nine dojos on O‘ahu alone in- cluding Mōʻiliʻili Japanese Cultural Center, Nu‘uanu Hawai‘i Daijingu, Waipahu, ‘Aiea, Wahiawā, Mililani and Kailua. Buntin explains that he takes part in Friday night practices at the Dai- jingu Shrine in Nu‘uanu as
chief instructor Furutani Sen- sei (seventh Dan Kyoshi and the president of the Hawai‘i Kendo Federation) leads the training sessions.
to Japan — and, thus, is sepa- rate from the U.S. Federation and has its own team com- peting in the World Kendo Championships every three years.
To help the local organiza- tion continue its rich history in the islands, Hawai‘i Kendo Federation has arranged mul- tiple fundraisers this month to raise funds for and aware- ness around the group and the martial art.
“We have over 200 mem- bers and nine dojos on O‘ahu and several others on Maui,
(Above) The ‘Aiea Taiheji Kendo Tournament is slated for 9 a.m. on Nov. 19 at the ‘Aiea High School gymnasium, where participants will compete in the martial art of kendo (above right). PHOTOS COURTESY TUSHA BUNTIN
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“My goals are to educate the public and our communi- ty about the history, tradition
Visit the Hawai‘i Ken- do Federation’s website at hawaiikendofederation.org for more information and to register for the fundraising dinner.
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The first opportunity to get involved is at the ‘Aiea Taiheiji Kendo Tournament slated for 9 a.m. Nov. 19, at the ‘Aiea High School Gym- nasium (98-1276 Ulune St.). The following day, at 9 a.m. Nov. 20, Hawai‘i Kendo Fed- eration will hold its Dan and Kyu examinations as a follow up to the tournament at Hāl- awa District Park Gym (99- 795 ‘Iwa‘iwa St.).
The Hawai‘i Kendo Feder- ation is offering its inaugural Year-end Banquet from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 20 at Natsunoya Tea House (1935 Makanani Drive) in Honolulu. Tickets are $100 per person and $50 for those 4-7 years old and includes dinner as well as access to a silent auction and prize giveaways.
and current state of kendo in Hawai‘i,” Buntin says. “Ken- do benefits not just the indi- viduals taking part, but the community and eventually society itself. We are a non- profit, volunteer-based orga- nization.”
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