November Luncheon Program

"The Wonderful World of Kendo!"

by Alex Bennett

It is our privilege to host Alex Bennett, founding editor of Kendo World magazine.  Alex is a noted practitioner of kendo: “a form of physical and mental discipline that nurtures self-esteem and esteem for others through the medium of the shinai (bamboo sword).”

A native of New Zealand, Alex lives in Kyoto.  He is editor-in-chief of both a kendo website and magazine, recognized as the leading source of information in English on the sport. He completed a masters degree followed by a PhD at Kyoto University. 

Alex has been involved with kendo, which literally means “the way of the sword,” for over 21 years.  He has trained under the best sensei and traveled to many countries promoting the art.  Kendo is a martial art with a long and interesting history.  According to Bennett, kendo “is a life philosophy and is also a competitive sport that is very spiritual in nature.”

You will not want to miss our November luncheon!  Come and experience the fascinating world of kendo!

  
 

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Social Gathering: 11:30 AM     Luncheon: 11:50 AM

at the new TAC in Takanawa

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Reservations must be received no later than 5pm,Monday,Nov 10, 2008
by Email or postcard. Email reservations will be confirmed.

Please send reservation requests to:
Luncheonres@cwaj.org

All reservations will be confirmed.

 

please include:
NAME:  FAMILY, First  / GUEST(s):  FAMILY, First; (max 2)
MENU choice: Regular or Vegetarian

 Cancellation Deadline:  9am,Thursday, November 13, 2008
Cancellations may be made by email: Luncheonres@cwaj.org
or by phone or fax to Luncheon Coordinator, Yasuyo Takamatsu.
(between 9 am - 6 pm)

Cancellations after deadline and “No-Shows” will be charged a ¥3000 fee.

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