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The 5th World Kendo Championships Program (Sao Paulo, Brazil 1982)

taroariga — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:01:11 +0000

Recently, I found this 5WKC program from 1982. My cousin from Brazil had this. Many people know that I represented Canada in the WKC (1988 – 2006), however not too many people know the fact that I participated from Brazil in the 5WKC (Goodwill matches). This 1982 5WKC program was the only program that I [...]

Practice Diary 10/07/2009 Someya Senpai

asukakondo — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:14:40 +0000

Hello. This is Asuka.

This week, we have many guest Kenshis coming our Dojo. Besides the boys from Japan, we have Someya Sensei from Brazil. He is Ariga Sensei’s Senpai when he practiced in Brazil in his childhood. He has 7 Dan and was the Brazil Delegation Manager in 14th World Kendo Championships, last month.

I usually [...]

14WKC – Canada Team View

taroariga — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:49:04 +0000

Being part of the Canadian Team for 20 years, it is difficult to just stay apart of it just because I am coaching another team. At the WKC, when I see a Canadian team player on the court, I would automaically be cheering for him/her.

14WKC Team Canada

During this WKC, I was in a very [...]

14WKC – Portuguese Team View

taroariga — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:09:59 +0000

This was actually my first WKC not being a player. I have participated consecutively from 1988 (Seoul, Korea), until 2006 (Taiwan). It is kind of sad, but in the other had, I had a new challenge, as a coach for the Portuguese team. Many of you may have followed my blogs, but I have been [...]

Team Canada Gasshuku

taroariga — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:52:12 +0000

Right after I came back from Portugal, I went to Vancouver, Canada to join my old team mates. The Team Canada Gasshuku was held at Steveston Kendo Dojo, near Vancouver.

Team Canada 2009

The team looked good. I am sure they will do good this year. As you probably know, Canada is in the same block [...]

Portugal Kendo Team Coach

taroariga — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:38:41 +0000

This year, I will be going to the 14WKC in Sao Paulo, but not as a player. I have been participating at WKCs for the past 20 years, representing Canada, but I am finally retired! It is kind of sad, but got to give chance to the younger guys.

Instead, I will be helping the Portuguese [...]