Students
of the Month for
the month of September
Tomas K. has been selected for Student of the Month for the month of September because of his commitment and contribution to our dojo and Iaido.
How
did you find Kenshin Dojo?
In the phone book.
How
long have you been doing Iaido and what rank do you hold?
Around
two years, and I hold the rank of Sankyu.
Do
you have a rank in another martial art?
Yes, I have an orange sash in Shaolin Kung Fu.
What
made you decide to do Iaido?
I do it for the love of the Japanese Sword, and
for the love of Iaido itself.
What
is the most memorable experience that you've had at the dojo?
Anytime spent with Toyoda Sensei and Nishio Sensei.
What
have you gained by doing Iaido?
Physical and mental discipline, patients, awareness
of surroundings, etc...
Have
you ever been to Japan?
No, I haven't been there. I do hope to go, however,
very soon.
Are
you involved in any Japanese culture? Language?
I enjoy collecting Japanese clothing, but I do
not yet study the language. That is my future plans.
What
is your favorite Japanese dish?
Anything concerning sushi, sashimi, or noodles.
So basically all dishes. I guess my true favorite would be yakisoba.
