Renshin Kendo Dojo

We would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all participants, shinpans, and volunteers who made the 2nd Renshin Women’s Kendo Taikai such a meaningful and successful event. 👏

Thanks to your dedication, sportsmanship, and support, the tournament was able to run smoothly and create an atmosphere that truly reflected the spirit of kendo. It was inspiring to witness not only the level of skill on display, but also the respect, camaraderie, and passion shared by everyone involved.

🥇 To the participants, thank you for your effort and for bringing such strong and spirited kendo to the court.

🚩 To the shinpans, we deeply appreciate your time, expertise, and commitment in ensuring fair and high-quality matches throughout the day.

👔 To our volunteers, your hard work behind the scenes made everything possible. Your support was essential, and we are truly grateful.

🏆 We would also like to extend a special thank you to Stephen Cruise Sensei for designing and creating our team trophy, the Lotus Cup. Your craftsmanship and contribution added a meaningful and lasting symbol to this event.

🙏 Last but not least, we express our sincere appreciation to Etobicoke Kendo Iaido Club for their generous cash donation in support of this taikai. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and helped make this event possible.

This event would not have been possible without each and everyone of you. We hope to continue building this community together and look forward to seeing you again in the future!

#剣道 #검도

🏆 2026 UofT Kendo Tournament COMPLETED ✅

We give it all as always.
Thank you for hosting such an organized and smooth tournament! 👏

🏆 Results:
Yondan and above:
Bill Kim - 3rd Place 🥉

Women's Mudansha-Shodan:
Roxanna Chan - 3rd Place 🥉

Shodan:
Towa Ota - 2nd Place 🥈

Teams Division:
Andrea Masuda (Team Canada) - 2nd Place 🥈

Congratulations to all the winners 🎉
We will be back for the next tournament!

Dear Renshin and Whitby Kendo Dojo Members,

As 2025 comes to an end, I would like to reflect on what has been a truly happy and meaningful year for me.

This year, Renshin proudly hosted its first Women’s Kendo Taikai, we celebrated many successful gradings, achieved strong performances at tournaments, and had the great honor of Andrea being selected as a Team Canada member for 2027—along with many other memorable moments.

As I mentioned before, my personal growth and success in kendo this year would not have been possible without the support of our members. You teach me, motivate me, challenge me, and above all, support me. For that, I am deeply grateful.

I would like to sincerely thank each and every one of you for being such an important part of our dojo and our community.

Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season, and all the very best in the coming year of 2026.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Bill Kim

Renshin Kendo Dojo
Whitby Kendo Dojo

JCCC Kendo Grading 2025 ✅

Renshin did a great job at grading!!

📃Grading Results:
1kyu - Vivian Wong
1kyu - Calvin Luo
1kyu - Zakary St-jean
1kyu - Samantha McKee
1Dan (Shodan) - Valerie Lemaire
1Dan (Shodan) - Keiver Goodwin
1Dan (Shodan) - Jay Ku
2Dan (Nidan) - Soomin Lee
4Dan (Yondan) - Andrea Masuda
4Dan (Yondan) - Jennifer Kim
4Dan (Yondan) - Kelvin Takhar
7Dan (Nanadan) - Bill Kim Sensei 👏

Whitby Kendo Club Grading Results:
2Dan (Nidan) - Aileen Lin
2Dan (Nidan) - Brahm Dhaliwal

We congratulate everyone who took place at the grading. No matter the result or the rank, we have all succeeded in challenging ourselves in the past year. Hope 2025 has brought you a deeper meaning through kendo, and we will work harder in 2026!

#剣道 #トロント剣道 #검도 #토론토 #토론토일상 #캐나다 #토론토검도 #마캄 #武道  

JCCC Kendo Tournament 2025 ✅

It was a busy kendo weekend for many of us, but it was one of the best weekend we ever had as Renshin!

🏆Tournament Result:
4D+ 3rd place - Bill Kim Sensei 🥉

For some members, this was their first tournament ever, and it takes courage to participate, stepping out of the comfort zone, and to challenge themselves. To us, everyone is the champion. 🏆
Cherish every moment, just like how kendo teaches us.

#剣道 #トロント剣道 #검도 #토론토 #토론토일상 #캐나다 #토론토검도 #마캄 #武道  

JCCC Kendo Tournament and Grading 2025 ✅

It was a busy kendo weekend for many of us, but it was one of the best weekend we ever had as Renshin!

🏆Tournament Result:
4D+ 3rd place - Bill Kim Sensei 🥉

📃Grading Results:
1kyu - Vivian Wong
1kyu - Calvin Luo
1kyu - Zakary St-jean
1kyu - Samantha McKee
1Dan (Shodan) - Valerie Lemaire
1Dan (Shodan) - Keiver Goodwin
1Dan (Shodan) - Jay Ku
2Dan (Nidan) - Soomin Lee
4Dan (Yondan) - Andrea Masuda
4Dan (Yondan) - Jennifer Kim
4Dan (Yondan) - Kelvin Takhar
7Dan (Nanadan) - Bill Kim Sensei 👏

📋Whitby Kendo Dojo Grading Results:
2Dan (Nidan) - Aileen Lin
2Dan (Nidan) - Brahm dhaliwal

We congratulate everyone who participated at the tournament and the grading. Hope 2025 has brought you a deeper meaning through kendo, and we will work harder in 2026!

#剣道 #トロント剣道 #검도 #토론토 #토론토일상 #캐나다 #토론토검도 #마캄 #武道  

🏆 2025 FALL JUNIOR KENDO TOURNAMENT ✅

This Fall's Junior Tournament was a success, thanks to Etobicoke Olympium Kendo and Iaido Club for hosting, as well as the help from Mississauga Kendo Club! 👏

📍:

RESULTS: 🏆
Girls U13 Individual 2nd Place - Samantha Lee 🥈
U10 Individual 3rd Place - Kenan Liu 🥉
Fightning Spirit Award - Charles Li 🏆

We want to say thank you to all the parents for supporting your children to pursue Kendo, and thank you for the motodachis that day!
Juniors will be back for another tournament in the up coming Spring! Never stop fighting 💪

#剣道 #トロント剣道 #검도 #토론토 #토론토일상 #캐나다 #토론토검도 #마캄 #武道    

🏆 YORK REGION KENDO TOURNAMENT 2025 COMPLETED ✅

Thank you Nord Kendo for hosting the 2nd ever York Region Kendo Tournament over the past weekend, we all had a good time! It is always good to see nearby dojos, Nord Kendo, Kensyukai Markham Kendo, Whitby Kendo Club , and our Renshin Kendo Club coming together to form a stronger bond and network. We are happy to see all of you! 🙏

This event was a huge success thanks to Nord Kendo and all the volunteers. We are looking forward to participate again next year! 👏

🏆RESULTS: 🏆
Non-bogu 3rd Place - Charles Li 🥉
Junior A 1st Place - Silas Kim 🥇
Junior Teams Division 1st Place - Silas Kim 🥇 (Team #1)
Junior Teams Division 2nd Place - Zachary St-Jean 🥈(Team #3)

Under 1kyu 3rd Place - Calvin Luo 🥉, Roxanna Chan 🥉
1kyu Division 2nd Place - Valerie Lemaire 🥈
1kyu Division 1st Place - Jay Ku 🥇
1D Division 3rd Place - Soomin Lee 🥉
3D+ Division 2nd Place - Alex Lau 🥈
3D+ Division 3rd Place - Sean Ham 🥉

20s Division 2nd Place - Jennifer Kim 🥈
20s Division 3rd Place - Soomin Lee 🥉
30s Division 1st Place - Sean Ham 🥇

We will be seeing you there again next year!

#剣道 #トロント剣道 #검도 #토론토 #토론토일상 #캐나다 #토론토검도 #마캄 #武道