Right after I came back from Portugal Gasshuku, I flew to Hong Kong for the Asian tournament.
Every year, Hong Kong Kendo association hosts a tournament, inviting various Asian countries. This year, I was flyging to Asia on business, so I made a quick stop in Hong Kong to watch the tournament, where I ended up doing Shimpan all day.
Asian Tournament - Hong Kong 2009
I have know Mr. Liu, former Taiwan team member, for a long time. He is also a long time WKC player.
Please find attached results of all 3 events of the 9th asian.
Once again we thank you all for your participation especially under the global financial downturn still many of your members coming to join this Championships and this time we have used a totally stranger’s place and separating participants into different hotels. we apologized for all the inconveniences caused.
Add to these, this morning an incident took place in Narita airport and many of the participants may not be able to return back to Japan on schedule including Taguchi sensei and Ishizuka sensei.
By late this evening they have both managed to arrive in Nagoya and by special transport arrangement back to Osaka and Tokyo.
We hope to see all of you again in 2010 (10th Anniversary of this Championships).
Special thanks to Taguchi sensei and Ishizuka sensei for their support and to all the volunteer referee sensei and helpers (adults and kids) and specially to Mandy, our part-time colleague with the HK Kendo Association for relieving more than 80%of my workload as i was totally occupied by my new post and she has done a splendid job especially with the hotel arrangements for the participants.
Best regards,
Eda
March 25, 2009 - Practice with the Hong Kong Kendo
Old frind - Yoshio Yamada from Hong Kong
After practice with Horibe Sensei
My favorite! Chinese food. Dinner after practice.
Po Kit Wong Sensei - President of Hong Kong Kendo Federation
I would like to thank all the Kenshis from treating me so well, and I look forward to seeing you guys again!
