My Experience:
I began kendo in the spring of 2011 when I first learned that it was available here in Edmonton. Within the first week of practice, I knew that I was hooked, and before long kendo became one of my great passions.
Unfortunately, it turned out that kendo’s strong focus on left-handed power put a great deal of strain on an old tendon injury in my hand, and after just one year I was forced to find a new way to practice or to stop. It was during this time that Bozzer-sensei “suggested” that I switch to nito-ryu, a very rare form of kendo that utilizes two swords instead of one.
After about a year of hesitation, I finally resolved to make the change to full-time nito-ryu, accepting that there would be many additional challenges to face because of it.
It is now my hope that I can develop a nito-kendo that helps to combat some of the stigmas against the style.
International Kendo Experience:
While the majority of my kendo experience has been within Canada, I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend practices in Germany, Japan and the United States during my travels. I am very much looking forward to expanding my kendo passport.
Seminar Experience:
I have been a regular attendee of the Alberta and Saskatchewan seminars since I first began kendo, but the seminar that I try to attend as much as possible is the annual nito-ryu seminar hosted by the Idaho kendo club where I have been fortunate enough to receive instruction from a great number of amazing Japanese sensei that have guided and shaped my kendo significantly. After receiving an invitation to the "Nito-Summit" in Tokyo, I was further inspired by what I learned and witness there to continue to work towards my goal of sharing and increasing the exposure of nito-kendo in Canada.
Team Competition Results:
2019 Alberta Kendo Tournament - 1st Place - Men's Team
2019 Saskatoon Kendo Taikai - 2nd Place
2018 Alberta Kendo Tournament - 1st Place
2018 Saskatoon Kendo Taikai - 2nd Place
2017 Saskatoon Kendo Taikai - 1st Place
2017 Canadian National Championship - 3rd Place - Men's Provincial Teams
2014 Saskatoon Kendo Taikai - 2nd Place
Individual Competition Results:
2019 Alberta Kendo Tournament - 3rd Place - Open
2019 Toda Kendo Cup - 2nd Place - Open
2019 Saskatoon Kendo Taikai - 1st Place - 3rd Dan
2018 Alberta Kendo Tournament - 3rd Place - Open
2018 Saskatoon Kendo Taikai -3rd Place - 3rd Dan
2017 Saskatoon Kendo Taikai - 1st Place - 3rd Dan
2016 Saskatoon Kendo Taikai - 1st Place - 1-2 Dan
2015 Steveston 53rd Annual Invitational Taikai - 2nd Place 1-2 Dan
2015 Saskatoon Kendo Taikai - 2nd Place 1-2 Dan
2014 Saskatoon Kendo Taikai - 2nd Place 1-2 Dan