Greetings to All:

Here are the results from this weekend's Nabeshima Cup and Texas Open Taikais.  I am happy to say that participation in these events and the events of this weekend was a complete success.  With the familiar theme of "friendship and fellowship", the return of Tadanori Ota Sensei and Jeffrey Marsten Sensei as our special guests was appreciated by all who attended.  Over 75 kenshi of all ranks competed in the tournaments, and many more attended the Friday seminar and Sunday's shinsa. 

9th Nabeshima Cup Kendo Taikai:
First - Makoto Murayama - Houston
Second - Jeffrey Chen - Austin
Third - Takero Kan - Dallas
Third - Hyun Kim - Arkansas
Fighting Spirit - Bryan Mosley - Oklahoma City
Fighting Spirit - Michael Wei - New Orleans

3rd Texas Open Kendo Taikai:
First - Jin-Kee Hyun - Dallas
Second - Curtis Marsten - Renton WA
Third - Kiyoshi Abe - Dallas
Third - Tetsuji Yamaguchi - Dallas
Fighting Spirit - Mark Uchida - Colorado Springs

Thanks to all who organized, participated, and enjoyed the events.  We in Dallas look forward to seeing you all in two years.

Regards,

David Cooper, President
Dallas - Fort Worth Kendo & Iaido Kyokai