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Story from December
28, 2004 addition of "Idaho State Journal, Pocatello Idaho" All pictures
on this page were taken by staff photographer Joshua Duplechian. |
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John-Paul
Stroud, 10, of Boise, peers through his protective mask that
is referred to as a Men. The Men is a crucial part of the
Kendo uniform that protects one against the frequent blows
of the
kendo sword called the Shinai. The Shinai is constructed from
bamboo to resemble a sword and has a leather handle. |
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The Way of the Sword |
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Kendo enthusiasts took a weekend to learn from the best in the
country. Sensei Shinichi Koike, who was once coach for the national
Kendo team, offered his expertise to those who wanted to hone their
swordplay skills in the Japanese Samurai discipline. |
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ABOVE:
A competitor's state is often an identifier on the uniform
that is referred to as the dogi. |
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LEFT:
Sensei Robert Stroud officiates a Kendo match in Reed Gymnasium
during practice sessions held last week. |
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ABOVE: John-Paul Stroud, 10, of Boise, strikes
his sparring partner during a practice session at Greenacres
Elementary School. Stroud, like many other Kendo enthusiasts
from thoughout the area, came to Pocatello to learn from
the natioinal Kendo team coach Shinichi Koike, who was visiting
from Seattle, Wash. |
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