Murdoch University Kendo Club

News Archive 2011

Last Training of the Year

Date : Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Thank you all for attending the last training of the year. It was a lot of fun and we'll see you all next year.

Western Derby

Date : Saturday, 10 December 2011

Congratulations to the Murdoch team for winning the annual Western Derby 5v5 competition!

Kendo Shinsa

Date : Saturday, 19 November 2011
Venue : International School of WA, City Beach

We have N. Chow (2kyu), S. Matsushiro (3kyu), and J. Altmann (5kyu) successfully grading from Murdoch.

Australian University Games

Date : Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Venue : Marymount College, Gold Coast, Queensland

Congratulations to M. Fenn who brought back a Bronze medal (third place) in Women's Dan Individuals. She also received a Half-Blue award from Murdoch University, and B. Yehuda received a Club Service Award.

Australian Squad Selection

Congratulations to Anthony Tilbury who was selected as a member of the national team to represent Australia in the 15th World Kendo Championships to be held in Italy next year in May 2012. The championships currently have 50 countries and 900 individuals participating. Best of luck to Anthony!

Western Taikai

Date : Sunday, 28 August 2011
Venue : Lords Sport Stadium, Subiaco

Annual tournament across the three sword arts hosted by the WAKR. Congratulations to Goshinkai for winning both the first and second places.

For more details, see the Rules & Flyer Document.

Kendo Shinsa

Date : Saturday, 13 August 2011
Venue : Sakurakai Dojo, International School of WA, City Beach

Congratulations to S. Kang (5kyu), S. Graham (1kyu), M. Fenn (2dan), and J. Noble (2dan).

Semester 2 Beginners' Course

Date : Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Venue : Murdoch University Sports & Recreation Centre

August 2011 Flyer
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The 3rd Annual Tachi Kiri Competition

Date : Saturday, 2 July 2011
Venue : Murdoch University Recreation & Sports Centre

Tachi Kiri Results

  • B. Yehuda (Murdoch) : 307 points
  • S. Bonar (UWA Goshinkai) : 212 points
  • N. Andrews (Budokan) : 154 points
  • C. Babb (Curtin Goshinkai) : 124 points (retired early due to injury)

Kakari Results

  • T. Hayashi (Goshinkai) : 68 points
  • B. Brestovac (Goshinkai) : 66 points
  • O. O'Brien (Murdoch) : 41 points

Congratulations to all winners and competitors.

Kendo Shinsa

Date : Saturday, 7 May 2011
Venue : Sakurakai Dojo, International School of WA, City Beach

The grading resulted in every kyu candidate passing, four from Murdoch. Congratulations to O. O'Brien (1kyu), N. Chow (3kyu), A. Lim (3kyu), and S. Matsushiro (5kyu).

Congratulations also to Brian Brestovac-sensei (6dan) from Goshinkai for receiving the Renshi award, along with Yuji Sano-sensei and Takashi Itakura-sensei.

36th Australian Kendo Championships 2011

Date : Saturday, 23 & Sunday, 24 April 2011
Venue : Tallebudgera Active Recreation Centre, Gold Coast, Queensland

WA Team 2011

Results

  • B. Brestovac (Goshinkai) : 1st place in Veterans' Individuals
  • A. Tilbury (Murdoch) : 1st place in Men's Open Individuals
  • J. Mitchell (Goshinkai) : 2nd place in Women's Open Individuals
  • B. Yehuda (Murdoch) : Fighting Spirit Award
  • J. Masaki (Goshinkai) graded to 4dan.
  • B. Yehuda (Murdoch) graded to 2dan.
  • N. O'Brien (Murdoch) graded to shodan.

WA Kendo Championships - Teams

Date : Thursday, 24 March 2011
Venue : Sakurakai Dojo, International School of WA, City Beach

Round 2 of state championships was held at Sakurakai Dojo

Kyu Teams

  • First place: Murdoch (Orrin, Nelson, Vincent, Stuart, Nigel)
  • Second place: Goshinkai

Open Teams

  • First place: Goshinkai
  • Second place: Murdoch (Bernard, Orrin, Anthony, Mitch, Nigel)

Kata Pairs

  • First place: Goshinkai
  • Second place: Murdoch (Nigel & Bernard)

Congratulations to all winners and competitors! Many thanks to the shinpan, helpers, and fellow club mates for the support. It's been a good year for Murdoch so far, let's carry this into the national championships and further.

WA Kendo Championships - Individuals

Date : Sunday, 13 March 2011
Venue : Murdoch University Spots & Recreation Centre

The state championships was held this morning. Due to time constraints, only Kyu, Women's, and Open Individual events were held. Five from Murdoch placed so far!

Kyu Individuals

  • First place: Orrin O'Brien (Murdoch)
  • Second place: Nigel O'Brien (Murdoch)
  • Equal third: Geoff McFadden (Goshinkai)
  • Equal third: Abbie O'Brien (Murdoch)

Women's Individuals

  • First place: Susan Bonar (Goshinkai)
  • Second place: Junko Masaki (Goshinkai)

Open Individuals

  • First place: William Yoo (Goshinkai)
  • Second place: Anthony Tilbury (Murdoch)
  • Equal third: Toshi Hayashi (Goshinkai)
  • Equal third: Bernard Yehuda (Murdoch)

Team and kata events are postponed until further notice. Congratulations to all the winners, and many thanks to all the organisers, shinpan, and helpers.

Semester 1 Beginners' Course

Date : Wednesday, 2 March 2011

Semester 1 beginners' course has started! Those who are still interested to join in, it may not be too late. Feel free to drop by our training.

Murdoch Kata & Komp

Date : Saturday, 19 February 2011
Venue : Curtin University Stadium

The annual Kata & Komp hosted by Murdoch resulted in the following winners:

  • First place: William Yoo (Goshinkai)
  • Second place: Nigel O'Brien (Murdoch)
  • Equal third: Toshi Hayashi (Goshinkai)
  • Equal third: Orrin O'Brien (Murdoch)

Congratulations to Nigel for winning the Kyu Individuals, and Orrin for coming second! Medals will follow hopefully soon.

Murdoch Orientation Week Festival Day

Date : Friday, 11 February 2011
Venue : Murdoch University, Bush Court

The club performed several Kendo demonstrations during Festival Day to promote this semester's beginners course, which will commence on Wednesday 2 March 2011.

Western Derby

Date : Sunday, 30 January 2011
Venue : Curtin University Stadium, Bentley

The Western Derby's 5-on-5 competition resulted in the victory of Goshinkai Dragons, followed by Goshinkai Tigers. Congratulations! At least someone remembered to bring the trophy this time.

2011 Training Commenced

Murdoch training has started! The rec centre is currently under renovation so we will be moving to the squash courts for a few weeks. This is going to be a busy semester, make sure you constantly update yourself with news and scheduled events.