Past Events

GLKC and Choyokan jointly hosted a Jr. Gasshuku in Chicago.

Thank you Choyokan Dojo for your support and for generously sharing your fantastic facility!

Thank you to all participants, parents, instructors and volunteers for a successful camp! Looking forward to collaborating again soon!

Our members participated in the open seminar led by Honna Sensei, Kyoshi 8 Dan from Ibaraki prefecture and Kyu Shinsa on February 17, and participated in the Detroit Taikai on February 18. We learned a lot and saw some beautiful Kendo! Congratulations to all our members who were successful in the Kyu Shinsa!

We had a special open practice welcoming special guests, Shigemitsu Kamata Sensei (Kyoshi 7 Dan) and Ryo Tamaru Sensei (Renshi 6 Dan) from Canada. Thank you so much for joining us!

We had our official last Sunday practice on Sunday, December 18th 2023. Thank you everyone for your commitment, hard work and support of our club activities throughout the year!

GLKC members participated in the 2nd Annual Michigan Cup. Thank you Macomb Kendo Dojo for hosting this event!

GLKC Results:

• GLKC Team A (Sosuke Takeda, Liam Gilliland, Kotaro Tanaka) – Youth Team Match 3rd

GLKC Juniors participated in the individual division and the team division. Thank you to Etobicoke Olympium Kendo and Iaido Club for hosting this excellent event!

GLKC Juniors Results:

• Under 10 Individual – 3rd place — Takumi Manome
• Under 13 Team Division – 3rd place — Team Midwest A (Sosuke Takeda, Liam Gilliland, Kotaro Tanaka)
• Fighting Spirit — Shuntaro Tanaka

GLKC members participated in the 3 Dan and up individual division and the adult team division. Tanaka Sensei placed 3rd in the 3 Dan and up individual division. Congratulations! Looking forward to the next tournament!