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October 31, 2007
Videos online!
Three new videos are now online:
Watch for more videos coming soon!
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August 1, 2007
Doshikai and the AUSKF Iaido Nationals
Several dojo members went to the nationals in Omaha for the tournament
and to test, and met with much success!
Tournament Results:
Mudansha Division -- Jason Willey, 1st place
Yamaguchi Hai (1 and 2 Dan) -- Matt Blanchard, 3rd place
Test Results:
Dick Sproul -- Ikkyu
Jonathan DeSousa -- Shodan
Jason Willey -- Shodan
Matt Blanchard -- Nidan
Congratulations to everyone on a great job!
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May 2, 2007
Fitchburg Access TV (FATV) to air "Japanese Fighting Arts with Gordon Fisher"
Gordon Fisher has created the
first in a series of television programs that outline Japanese martial arts.
The first of the series is on Iaido.
The show airs on FATV Wednesday, May 2 at 10:30pm.
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January 21, 2007
AEUSKF Iaido Shinsa
Several members have successfully challenged rank at
the Eastern regional seminar and exam held in Jersey City, NJ.
Test results:
Jason Willey - 1-kyu
Jonathan DeSousa - 1-kyu
Alan Agostinelli - 2-kyu
Christopher Chute - 2-kyu
Dick Sproul - 2-kyu
Louis Carreras - 5-kyu
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October 1, 2006
2006 AUSKF National Iaido Seminar, Taikai and Shinsa
Some members have just returned from a fun and successful
seminar, tournment and exam.
Tournament awards:
Matt Blanchard, 3rd place, Mudansha division
Congratulations to Matt for great form, spirit and keeping
cool under many rounds of pressure!
Promotion results:
Tom Olsen, Sandan
Chad Cook, Sandan
Matt Blanchard, Shodan
Marty Kale, Shodan
Congratulations to everyone for great work and effort!
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February 25, 2006
New web site area with Gordon Fisher
We now have a new section of the web site where Gordon Fisher
has information about all things bushido and his own personal
experiences in the martial arts.
The new section is here:
http://www.doshikai.org/bushido
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February 16, 2006
Promotions!
2006 is off to a great start with success at the last promotion exam.
Great job to everyone and congratulations! Here are the results:
Matt Blanchard - Ikkyu
Marty Kale - Ikkyu
Jonathan DeSousa - Nikyu
Dave Seddon - Nikyu
Alan Agostinelli - Sankyu
Kevin Morey - Sankyu
Dick Sproul - Sankyu
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December 7, 2005
A Note on snow and classes
We'll always try to have class during the winter, but if weather is looking bad
(snow, threat of snow, ice, etc), keep an eye on your email - we'll use the
members mailing list to notify everyone in case of cancellation. Aside from
that, use your best judgement and remember - safety first!
Upcoming Seminar and Shinsa
For those interested in a great learning experience, and also for
those who wish to test for rank (or test for higher rank), there
is an upcoming East coast Iaido seminar and shinsa on Sunday,
January 22, 2006.
For further information contact a dojo representative.
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September 6, 2005
Iaido Demonstration at Higgins Armory
Gordon Fisher will be holding an Iaido demonstration at Higgins
Armory in Worcester, MA, on Saturday, September 10, at 1PM.
This demonstration will explore the history of Japanese Swordsmanship
and the seitei kata.
New Classes and Location Announced!
Gordon Fisher will be teaching the following upcoming classes:
- Nashoba Technical High School, Evening classes, Tuesdays
starting October 11 and Thursdays starting October 20th.
Each Session is five weeks. Time TBA.
- Zenshinkan Aikido Dojo, Worcester, MA, Introductory Iaido,
starting October 7th. Time TBA.
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June 6, 2005
The Dojo is OPEN!
After some building/construction issues, the Acton Dojo is
resuming classes, with the first class being June 6, 2005.
We apologize for the troubles and delay in construction and
receipt of the Certificate of Occupancy, and appreciate your
patience while our landlord was taking care of things.
Starting June 6, 2005, classes will be held on the normal
Monday and Wednesday schedule.
April, 2005
Web Site Updates
Finally, some web site updates. Updates should be more regular now.
The Doshikai webmaster recently went through a painful move that resulted
in delays, no network access, etc. Back online and in the land of the living,
updates will be forthcoming, so here are a few to catch up!
New Location Update!
Due to some unfortunate construction issues,
classes at the new dojo are ON HOLD for (hopefully, only) a couple of weeks.
We will update accordingly, as soon as we have more information on the
status.
Classes continue to be held at our Brookline, NH location on Fridays
and in Leominster, MA - see Gordon Fisher's schedule here.
Member Promotions
At the January 30, 2005 Seminar and Shinsa in NY, the following members were
promoted:
Gordon Fisher - Sandan
Marty Kale - Nikyu
Pete Zaiatz - Nikyu
Jon DeSousa - Sankyu
Bruce Bristol - Sankyu
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October, 2004
New Location! Starting December 1, 2004, we will have a
new dojo location at:
183 Main Street, Acton, MA
Iaido Promotions!
Congratulations to members of Doshikai for their excellent performance at
the Shinsa - Shidogakuin NY, October 24, 2004:
Chad Cook - Nidan
Ben Duggar - Nidan
Tom Olson - Nidan
Chris DesJardins - Nikkyu
John Haley - Nikkyu
Matthew Blanchard - Nikkyu
Jason Willey - Nikkyu
Bob McArthur - Sankyu
Dick Sproul - Yonkyu
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June, 2004
Instructor Gordon Fisher's class at Nashoba has ended and was a great sucess!
Starting June 10, 2004, Instructor Gordon Fisher will be
teaching an Iaido class in Leominster:
Global Gym
215 Hamilton St.
Leominster, MA
7:30 - 9:30pm
The class will cover Iaido and Kendo Kata
February, 2004
Instructor Gordon Fisher is teaching a course as part of
Nashoba Valley Regional High School's Continuing Education Program:
Japanese Swordsmanship
100 Littleton Road
Westford, MA
Phone: (978)392-0570, FAX: (978)392-0570
E-mail: nashobat@nashabatech.mec.edu
The classes start February 25, from 6pm until 8pm
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Older news:
10-20-2003
October 19, AUSKF Iaido Seminar and Promotion Exam, Jersey City, NJ results:
Chad Cook, 1-Dan
Ben Duggar, 1-Dan
Tom Olson, 1-Dan
Bryan Coffey, 2-Kyu
Chris DesJardins, 3-Kyu
John Haley, 3-Kyu
Mary Yee, 3-Kyu
Pete Zaiatz, 3-Kyu
Congratulations to everyone for such strong performances!
Congratulations to Ed Myers and Bryan Coffey for passing the kendo exam in June 2003. Ed was promoted to 2-kyu and Bryan was promoted to 3-kyu. Good job, Kendoka!
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Calendar of Events:
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Thursday, September 18, 2003 - Muso Shinden Ryu iaido seminar at House of Samurai in Londonderry, NH. For more information, contact Barry Poitras
October 11 & 12, 2003 - AUSKF Kendo Summer Camp in South Carolina.
Sunday, October 19, 2003 - East Coast Iaido Seminar & Promotion Exam. Jersey City, NJ. Instructors: Kato Sensei, 7-dan and Hooper Sensei 6-dan will conduct the seminar. For more information contact Barry Poitras
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