About Choyokan

ABOUT KENDO
Kendo, the Japanese martial art of swordsmanship, is more of a self-discipline rather than a self-defense. Its practices are vigorous and demanding; the art is challenging and fun to learn. If you are a person seeking a “way” to self development, and not merely trophies, Kendo training may be for you.

ABOUT THE CHOYOKAN KENDO DOJO
The Choyokan Kendo Dojo was established in 1979 and is a nonprofit organization registered with the State of Illinois. It is a member of the Midwest Kendo Federation and affiliated with the All United States Kendo Federation and the International Kendo Federation. Founded by Miyazaki, Yutaka, Sensei, the Dojo has slowly grown due largely to the efforts of Miyazaki Sensei and a core group of students. The Dojo is now fortunate to have several new visiting Sensei from Japan.

The Dojo is now lead by the Chief Instructor Maeda, Sachio, Sensei (7th Dan). Other instructors are Sakamoto Sensei (6th Dan), Hori Sensei (6th Dan), Umeki Sensei (5th Dan), Tsuyuguchi sensei (5th Dan), Kobayashi Sensei (5th Dan), Hotta Sensei (5th Dan), and Tizzard Sensei (5th Dan). All instructors volunteer their time.

道場について
朝 陽館は１９７９年に宮崎先生により設立され、イリノイ州の非営利団体として登録されています。ＭｉｄＷｅｓｔ剣道連盟に加盟し、ＭｉｄＷｅｓｔ剣道大会、 ＭｉｄＷｅｓｔ夏合宿など各種イベントにも参加しております。日米両方の先生の指導の下、初心者から高段者まで剣道の稽古に励んでおり、初心者から経験 者、子供から大人まで、一緒に剣道ができる環境です。
－　水・金はシカゴＲａｖｅｎｓｗｏｏｄ
－　土は郊外ＤｅｓＰｌａｎｅｓ
－　日はシカゴＵｎｉｖｅｒｓｉｔｙＯｆＩｌｌｉｎｏｉｓＣｈｉｃａｇｏ
で活動しております。
道場の先生は
－　前田先生（教士七段）
－　坂本先生（錬士六段）
－　大塚先生（錬士六段）
－　堀先生（錬士六段）
－　楳木先生（五段）
－　林先生（五段）
興味のある方は是非見学にいらして下さい。