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Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Rivonia Kendo Club (RKC) is a professional martial arts institution, offering the Japanese...
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Mar 25, 20211 min read
Kendo at the Rivonia Kendo Club (RKC) - JOIN US!
Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Rivonia Kendo Club (RKC) is a professional martial arts institution, offering the Japanese...
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RKC Dojo
Mar 13, 20212 min read
The 68th All Japan Kendo Championships & The 59th All Japan Women’s Kendo Championships (14March'21)
On Sunday, 14 March 2021, the 68th All Japan Kendo Championships and the 59th All Japan Women's Kendo Championships will be held concurrentl
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RKC Dojo
Mar 9, 20212 min read
Kendo / Iaido (South Africa) Warren Ho | Inside Look Podcast #071
Warren Ho is the Head Sensei at the Rivonia Kendo Club (RKC) based in Johannesburg, South Africa and offers training both at a physical dojo
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RKC Dojo
Mar 3, 20211 min read
Unboxing of Minosaka Iaito's from Nine Circles
Jayson and Carina Sempai from the Rivonia Kendo Club (RKC) Iaido Group unbox their MINOSAKA Iaito's from Nine CIRCLES on 26 Feb 2021!
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RKC Dojo
Mar 2, 20213 min read
RKC 2021 Winter Challenge
...the keys to success is the DISCIPLINE to STAY CONSISTANT and ACCOUNTABLE!
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RKC Dojo
Feb 24, 20211 min read
Virtual Kendo Demo for the Japanese Embassy
The RKC is honored to have been asked again by the Japanese Embassy to perform a KENDO demonstration to help promote the Japanese culture...
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RKC Dojo
Feb 16, 20211 min read
Shimpan Workshop with Buster SEFOR Sensei
Shimpan training adds greater depth to our kendo experience and allows us to understand the mindset of both the shiai-sha (competitors) as w
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RKC Dojo
Feb 12, 20211 min read
KIMURA TABATA 15-min Workout
A slightly modified Kendo Tabata workout that was originally conceived by Oscar KIMURA sensei of Switzerland.
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RKC Dojo
Feb 10, 20212 min read
The RKC Budo Experience (2021)
Besides our focus on correct and vigorous kendo, iaido and jodo training, the Rivonia Kendo Club (RKC) will create other initiatives that wi
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RKC Dojo
Feb 3, 20214 min read
In(side) The Ryu Ken Chi (RKC) Dojo Rivonia
The meaning of "dojo" is derived from 2 word: "DO" or "the way", a discipline or an art, such as "KenDO", the way/art of the sword. Then t
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RKC Dojo
Jan 24, 20211 min read
RKC Reviews Hand-Made Jo by Kobudo Gear
RKC's Head Sensei, Warren HO, reviews a custom made JO (short staff) by KOBUDO GEAR (http://kobudogear.co.za/). Jodo is the art of...
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RKC Dojo
Jan 16, 20214 min read
Introduction to Jodo, The Art of the Short Staff
Jodo is the art of fighting with a 4-foot round wooden staff, using techniques to defeat an opponent armed with a sword. The characters...
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RKC Dojo
Jan 14, 20215 min read
Introduction to Iaido, the Art of Drawing, Cutting and Re-sheathing the Sword
Iaido is the Japanese art of drawing, cutting, and resheathing the katana. It places a great emphasis on correctness of form, precision...
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RKC Dojo
Jan 13, 202111 min read
Introduction to Kendo, The Art of The Sword
Photo Credits: Kendo World Kendo is the modern Japanese martial art of fencing based on the two-handed sword (katana) techniques of the...
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RKC Dojo
Jan 6, 20214 min read
2021 - A New Year But Still COVID-19 Weary
Our "In-Dojo" training will commence as from Wednesday, 6 January 2021. Unfortunately, South Africa is currently undergoing a Second...
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RKC Dojo
Jan 2, 20212 min read
2020 New Year's Eve Challenge
"Cutting down a dreadful 2020, and revealing an amazing 2021!" 2020 has been a dreadful year and many would like to just be done with and...
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RKC Dojo
Dec 23, 202041 min read
History of Kendo in South Africa (1985 - 2018)
Kendo in South Africa had existed since 1985 and has a long history. The details of this history (from 1985 to 2016) is a collection of...
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RKC Dojo
Dec 1, 20203 min read
Rivonia Kendo Club @ SAKF Mini-Seminar & Grading - NOV 2020
15 members of the Rivonia Kendo Dojo (RKC) took part in this past weekend’s SAKF (South African Kendo Federation) mini-seminar and grading.
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Warren HO
Nov 9, 202010 min read
What Challenges To Expect When Starting Kendo (Part 1)
In the last few months, the Rivonia Kendo Club has had a number of new members seeking to begin their journey of martial arts with us....
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