On Friday the 31st of January 2020, we here at USYD kendo club had our first monthly pub night. A proper way to start the new year, and the new decade, we enjoyed a few ice-cold beers together. Apart from being an enjoyable night to end a tough training (my gosh it was so hot […]
2019 End of year events – Balloon Keiko and Kura Kura Dinner!
As the end of 2019 approaches the USYD Kendo Club, a couple events were held to finish off the year in high spirits! On the 17th of Decemeber, our club held its official final training but with a twist – balloon keiko! Afterwards, the year was finished off with a End of Year Dinner Party […]
November Pub Night of 2019 – The end of semester 2
Near the end of November, everyone ended the final exam and most of the kendo training. We have heading to the last pubnight of this semester on 27th November! Although the next day was Kendo’s grading test, everyone still actively participated in it to enjoy. The instructor, Konishi sensei, even took the end time a […]
October Pub Night of 2019 – The onslaught of assignments
It’s nearing the end of October and that means finals are coming up soon…. and pub night as well – held on the 25th of Oct! Even though students are likely being stressed out by uni, it was still great seeing so many people still taking their time to come to training! It is advised […]
Kurakura Dinner – Welcome S2, S1 joins Bogu Training & Good luck to National members!
Many events have occured simultaneously over the past month and what’s a good way to celebrate all of them other than having a Kurakura dinner together on the 14th of September! This Kurakura dinner is dedicated to welcoming the newly joined Semester 2 and also congratulating the Semester 1s’ on receiving their new bogus! […]
August Pub Night – Just before 2019 Sem 1’s bogu arrival!
It may seem as the 30th of August would be just like any of our other pub nights…but not for the Semester 1 beginners! The upcoming Sunday after the pub night comes their long awaited bogus! As the atmosphere was in high spirits, we look forward to seeing everyone’s reactions on the Sunday!
2019 July Pub Night – Semester 2 Starting Soon!
As the holidays is nearing its end, we held our last pub night on the 26th of July at the Broadway Crown! Although many have gone off to vacations during the break, it was still nice to see so many people be present for the night!
June Pub Night of 2019
Semester 1 is finally over! I hope all the students are enjoying their start to the mid year break. As per usual, we had our monthly pub night on the 28th of June. The place was a bit packed than usual but all that means is everyone gets to group up even more! It was […]
May Pub Night 2019 – Post Beginner Test!
The 31st of May was probably like any other training and pub night to the seniors. The beginners on the other hand faced their first real test on their Kendo performance! The test was done to measure everyone’s progress, give a goal for everyone to work towards and act as a final milestone before commencing […]
2019 USYD Kendo Annual Cocktail Party – Thank you to everyone!
It’s that time of the year – the USYD Kendo Annual Cocktail Party! Held at the Bristol Arms Hotel on Saturday, the 11th of May, it was a party aimed towards celebrating the new beginners joining our club this year and thanking all our seniors for making what the club it is today. The night […]