North Shore Kendo Club

Walt Kim has won the 5th dan men's division at the Hong Kong taikai and Kai Edwards a fighting spirit award. Very proud of our wolf pack representatives this weekend.https://www.facebook.com/share/18G8PxWCfg/

Rembudan taikai Team division title again.... yeh... Go NSK

North Island Kendo Championship 2025
Man individual - Silver and Bronze
Team - Bronze
"Thanks so much for all your hard work!"

The Modern Samurai: Takanori Nakamura

A true connoisseur of culture, Takanori Nakamura masters fashion, food, alcohol, ci**rs, and luxury. His expertise shines in global media, from magazines to international brand collaborations.

Honored globally—Chevalier of Champagne (2007), Knight of Cava (2010), and cultural ambassador for Norway, Colombia, and the EU—he shapes the world of fine dining and luxury. As Japan Council Chair for The World's 50 Best Restaurants, he bridges cultures with gourmet excellence.

From Antarctica to luxury cruises, Nakamura travels in style, writing for top magazines across fashion, finance, and gastronomy. His eye-catching presence makes him a standout at elite gatherings, on TV, and in print.

Rooted in Japanese tradition, he excels in tea ceremony and kendo-achieving Kyoshi 8-dan in May 2025. Congratulations, Sensei! Hope to see you at Northshore Kendo Club!

On behalf of NSK Club,
We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We hope everyone has a great and safe holiday.

> Friday 23rd December 2022 (last training for 2022)
> Sunday 25th December 2022 - Sunday 1st January 2023 (Christmas break)
> Wednesday 4th January 2023 (first training for 2023)

Thanks
NSK

NSK Cup - 18.12.22

NSK Junior Cup
Winner - Jihun Oh
2nd Place Junso
3rd Place Geng

NSK Senior cup
Winner- Walt Kim
2nd Place Thomas
3rd Place Eric

NSK has a new 5th Dan - Makoto Kuroda!

22nd Rembuden Kendo Taikai: NSK Results

WOMENS DAN OPEN:
3rd Rosa Hartnoll (NSK)

MENS SENIOR DAN OPEN:
3rd Walt Kim (NSK)

MENS VETERANS
1st Jason Oh (NSK)

Teams
3rd North Shore A (Ji Hun Oh, Walt Kim, Thomas Hong)

FIGHTING SPIRIT:
Rosa Hartnoll

Wednesday training done

Finally back to Kendo!
First training for 2022 done!
Well done to those who came today
NSK NZ

Hi All
just a reminder
We are starting on Wednesday 5th of January 2022 7.30pm

We will see you then
NSK NZ