What a week for the Annapolis Kendo and Iaido Club and Kendo in general in the Maryland area.

The Washington Kendo Club in Columbia, Maryland had a visitor from Japan this week. Okeda sensei, a 7th dan is an old friend of Dvorine Sensei and traveled all the way to Maryland specifically to Kendo with Washington Kendo club. The other clubs in the area, including the Annapolis Kendo and Iaido club, were allowed to participate in the practices and I assure they were amazing practices.

Though I did attend both Thursday and Saturday practices, I only had my camera out for a brief period on Saturday. Towards the end, Dvorine Sensei got in a round of Nito against Okeda Sensei:



Okeda Sensei, Dvorine Sensei, Seto Sensei, and Scanlon Sensei:



A group shot of everyone who attended the practice:



Scanlon Sensei and Senpei Flanigan:



Whoops lets try that again, Scanlon Sensei and Senpei Flanigan:



Lauren sent me this pic of her and Okeda sensei:



Both practices were well worth attending, Okeda sensei provided further feedback on what we have been practicing with a new angle on all of it. On top of that, Saturday’s practice with members from at least 3 different dojos attending was an excellent opportunity to see different Kendo styles.

I am sure I speak for the entire Annapolis Kendo and Iaido Club when I throw out a thanks to the Washington Kendo Club for allowing us to participate in their practices this week.