HKC Open 2003

The Halifax Kendo Club will be holding its 4th annual tournament on Saturday, October 4th 2003. The event is tentatively scheduled to begin at 9:00am in the upstairs court of the Kings College Gym. We will also be scheduling a "free for all" practice session or a Kendo Seminar the following day, Sunday October 5th tentatively to begin at 9am. More details on this and registration information will be available soon.

Last years tournament was an incredible success as it was: We are hopeful that this years event will be just as successful, if not even better!

The HKC's 4th annual tournament, initially scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4th has been cancelled due to Hurricane Juan's rampage through Halifax. However, it has been rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 22 at 8:00pm in the upstairs court of the Kings College Gym. The Kendo Seminar will be held the next day Sunday, Nov. 23 at 9:00am in the HKC's regular dojo location.

On Nov. 22 / 2003 the HKC held its 4th annual tournament. It was full of great matches, and everyone had lots of fun. These are only a few of the pictures taken. More will be put up soon, including some from the seminar lead by Sensei Matthew Raymond. Click here to see the pics taken by Christina Grava of the UoT Kendo Club.

HKC 2003 Tournament Results




A quick warm-up of Men Kaeshi Do by Steve and Chris Banks.


This tournament marks Olivia's FIRST time in Bogu....ever!


Left to Right: Olivia, Chantelle, Christina, Sensei Matthew Raymond, Steve, Chris B, and Chris H.


The participants and time keepers listen to Sensei Matthew Raymond give a quick rundown of how a shiai is run.


Chris Banks getting his flag adjusted by Jesse.


Olivia's FIRST match ever! Olivia vs Chris H.


Click here to see a movie of Olivia's match with Steve. I beleive its her Third match ever!


Chris Banks vs Christina Grava.


Steve vs Chantelle.


Olivia attempts Hiki Men vs Chris Banks.


Christina vs Chantelle.


Steve vs Christina. Ouch! Is your back supposed to bend like that?



Olivia vs Chantelle.


Chantelle vs Chris.


Chris performing whats known as "The Chris Do" on Christina.


Chris Banks vs Steve.





Christina vs Olivia.


Steve vs Chris H.

The following day, Sensei Matthew Raymond lead a Kendo seminar. He focused a number of important topics, but the underlying theme was Kiai , breathing , and Ki Ken Tai no Icchi . After the teaching portion of the seminar, Matthew Raymond put on his bogu and did Geiko with the rest of the club. Christina Grava and Olivia Barry were given the sempai positions during Seiza.



The participants of the seminar.


Christina Grava, our only non HKC dojo participant in the tournament was given the "Sempai" position in the line-up.


Matthew Raymond demonstrates proper Men.



How to use your left hand properly when striking.


Chris Banks vs Matthew Raymond.


Steve vs Matthew Raymond.




That would have been such a good katate do....except for the fact that i missed and hit his hip!

After the seminar, members of the HKC went out to dinner with Matthew Raymond and Christina Grava.



Halifax can keep its "Mouse Eating Cheese" statue thank you very much...


I wanted some tea, but this...!?!?


A final farewell pic at the Halifax Airport. Thanks for coming Matthew and Christina!!
If you have any questions please contact: hfxkendo@hotmail.com