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2021 RKC Spring Championships - 3rd Time Lucky
The RKC Spring Championships will take place on Saturday, 25 September 2021!
There will be 3 Team events for the day!
RKC Dojo
Sep 28, 20216 min read
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Opening of the RKC Dojo Observatory on 5 OCT 2021
On Tuesday, 5 October 2021, the RKC Dojo in Observatory, east of Johannesburg, will officially open its doors to begin kendo training!
RKC Dojo
Sep 27, 20213 min read
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HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY TO BUSTER SEFOR SENSEI
HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY to BUSTER SEFOR sensei (Renshi, 7th Dan Kendo, 4th Dan Iaido, 1st Dan Jodo)!
RKC Dojo
Sep 23, 20212 min read
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Self-Defence vs Martial Arts?
Is self-defence and martial arts training the same? This a very controversial question that has sparked many debates.
RKC Dojo
Sep 14, 20212 min read
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RKC Summer Schedule and Training Agenda
Our new summer training schedule training agenda will officially come into effect from the 1st September 2021.
RKC Dojo
Aug 28, 20211 min read
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RKC's Google Classroom Resource
An overview of the RKC's Google classroom resource that is accessible by all RKC members. Although the video details the KENDO resources,...
RKC Dojo
Aug 19, 20212 min read
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RKC Dojo Iaido: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
A list if frequently asked Iaido-related questions. Iaido is the art of drawing of, cutting with and sheathing of the Japanese sword.
RKC Dojo
Aug 11, 202110 min read
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Rivonia Kendo Club in the Newspapers again
The Rivonia Kendo Club (RKC) was once again featured in the back page of the Sandton Chronicles for the week ending 6 August 2021!
RKC Dojo
Aug 4, 20212 min read
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Lockdown & Return: In the Mind of a Sensei
Warren HO sensei was recently interviewed for an article regarding the recent lockdown and subsequent re-opening of our dojo...
RKC Dojo
Jul 23, 20213 min read
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Return to the Dojo on 21 July 2021
The RKC will resume dojo training again as from Wednesday, 21 July 2021. New schedule is as such:
RKC Dojo
Jul 19, 20213 min read
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RKC Online Training Continues
The RKC dojo is still closed. However, our training continues via the online platform - Online Kendo, Iaido, Jodo and Kendo Kids.
RKC Dojo
Jul 11, 20212 min read
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Discussion on the SHIKAI (4 poisons of the mind)
"Shikai (n) = The four unfavourable mental conditions: astonishment (surprise), fear, doubt and hesitation...."
RKC Dojo
Jul 5, 20215 min read
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Tribute to Hirokata OOTA sensei
Hiokata OOTA sensei passed away on 26 June 2021, age 107. In this video, sensei gives his profound insight and interpretation of Kendo.
RKC Dojo
Jul 2, 20212 min read
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Lockdown Level 4 RKC Training Schedule
As martial artists, we understand that regardless whether we are in the dojo or not, training must continue....
RKC Dojo
Jun 28, 20212 min read
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Follow-Along-Training: The NISHIMURA HITT Workout
The NISHIMURA HITT Workout is a 4 min, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) session. A quick workout for those chilly mornings!
RKC Dojo
Jun 4, 20211 min read
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RKC Dojo Kendo: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
A list if frequently asked Kendo-related questions. Last updated 17 May 2023. A list of FAQ's: Who can practice Kendo? Do I need any...
RKC Dojo
May 28, 20216 min read
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RKC Kendo News in South Africa & Beyond!
These past two weeks have been a very news-intensive time for our dojo! We have been featured in various media.
RKC Dojo
May 19, 20213 min read
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2021 RKC Winter Championships - 5 June 2021
The 2021 RKC Winter Championships at the Rivonia Sports Club on 5 June 2021! Kendo Kids, Non-Bogu and Bogu competition!
RKC Dojo
May 18, 20215 min read
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Star Wars and Kendo (Enough Said)!
Kendo has had quite a profound impact on the global (universal?) phenomena known as, "STAR WARS"!
RKC Dojo
May 5, 20211 min read
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New (Temporary?) Rules of Shiai
Due to the pandemic, Kendo shiai (competition) has had some of the rules revised. This may be temporary, but for a while until the...
RKC Dojo
Apr 16, 20214 min read
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