ANU Kendo Club
2010
Han Rim Won Kumdo Championships, and farewell to Louis Martino, Sharyn, John, Louis, Nahid, Cornelius, Richard, and
Elizabeth attended. Despite the 4am rise, we were energetic
and keen! Richard got out of his pool, as did Martino, while
John lost to Luke Lee. All played well and showed spirit; Elizabeth
forcing her opponent out through a strong kamae, Louis executed
a great hiki men, according to him, his best cut ever.Sharyn
took bronze in the womens competition, loosing the semi to
Daseul. An enormous meal and drinks fortified the team for
the trip home. Thanks Martino nad Cornelius for driving. The
event was a great opportunity to gain both shiai and shimpan
practise. It was Louis's last event with the Club; he returned
to France the next day. The club thanks you for your training
and spirit, Louis, we hope we'll cross swords with you again
in future! All the best. |
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National Championships, Melbourne The championships were held at the Melbourne Sport and Aquatic centre in Albert park. Team ACT included: Joe Semmler, Phil Baker, Martino Ellero, Darren Boyd, Brendan Kee (Team Manager) John Larkins, Charlie Brondolino, Sharyn Wragg, Jun Tang, Nahid Akbar, Long Nguyen, Liam Wilson, Gordy Lau, Elizabeth Warren, and Linda Xi (support). ACT put on a good performance, being narrowly defeated in many cases (including the Dan teams). Jun Tang achieved 2nd in the Kyu individuals. Sharyn, Nahid
and Phil attended the seminars, where Phil achieved his godan
grading, which happened to be on his birthday. Congratulations
Phil! |
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Picton The annual Grading Saturday and Joint Training Sunday was held at Picton on 30th & 31st January. Joe, Martino, Linda and Richard attended. Both Linda and Richard were successful in achieving their san kyu grading, and Richard won the Red and White competition, surviving the highest number of matches. Martino was the last man standing in the Red and White competition. Congratulations to all! |
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