Shinkendo Demo – Los Angeles Japanese Retirement Community

Posted on July 9, 2010 by admin

In the Los Angeles Japanese Retirement Community in Boyle Heights, there was a cultural day in which Japanese arts performers from around the Los Angeles area were invited to perform.

Thus we added another unusual performance venue to our demo archive. Performing are Yoko Obata, Obata Kaiso, and Mike Shu

Commentary by Mike Shu

Duration : 0:5:37


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15 Responses to Shinkendo Demo – Los Angeles Japanese Retirement Community

  1. Usagibaka says:
    July 9, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    Thanks for posting! …
    Thanks for posting! I’ve always admired, and wanted to learn the way of the katana, and the Japanese culture that surrounds it – and so i’ve just recently started Shinkendo. Your commentary was informative, and humorous; thanks again!

  2. shinkendomuramasa says:
    July 9, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    Lol I need to work …
    Lol I need to work on my Bo ,but anyway that was cool.

  3. valakin says:
    July 9, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    Thank you very much …
    Thank you very much for posting this. I just recently (as in last night) found out that there is a Shinkendo school held in my area. I’ve waited most of my life to take part in such a wonderful art. My blessings go out to Obata sensei and his family.

  4. vitalislaci says:
    July 9, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    Awesome video. I …
    Awesome video. I like Obata kaiso. I practice shinkendo :o D

  5. PCDental1 says:
    July 9, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    AWESOME!!! Thank …
    AWESOME!!! Thank you for posting this great vid. Yoko-san you ROCKS!!! :D

  6. KaminoHeishi says:
    July 9, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    i agree your vids …
    i agree your vids rock..what a great honor to get to spend time with the Obata family..i wish you continuing good fortune in all your endeavors

  7. fatmasterslam says:
    July 9, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    I found this very …
    I found this very good and wonderful, Mike I always find your videos wonderful. However the music in the background, what is the name and where could I get it, it would fit well it my dojo.
    Thank you

  8. 0t0ku says:
    July 9, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    his daughter.
    his daughter.

  9. eam12 says:
    July 9, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    Yoko Obata.
    is she …
    Yoko Obata.
    is she a Kin to Obata Kaiso??

  10. NinjaHatsumi says:
    July 9, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    I am going to Nisei …
    I am going to Nisei Week in little tokyo Los Angeles and I want to know is everyone of Shinkendo going to be there.

  11. ShinkendoTube says:
    July 9, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    Marimo is not one …
    Marimo is not one to be trifled with.

  12. wisdomknowledgeandsk says:
    July 9, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    Wow… there is …
    Wow… there is something so hot about a woman who can fight that well… if I were single, and I knew her personally, I’d probably be hitting all over her, lol… sparring with her… watching her moves with the staff…

    *sighs*

  13. WesRunton says:
    July 9, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    Sweet! Needed to …
    Sweet! Needed to see this to see where the standard is set for a good demo. Outstanding!

  14. cooluke says:
    July 9, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    Yoko from the …
    Yoko from the stories I’ve heard is very scary.

    Interesting commentary very useful.

  15. gusta20 says:
    July 9, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    Hm? shodan no kata …
    Hm? shodan no kata looks good!!