Well it took ten years but I finally made it to Alaska Budokan. My friendship with Masa Ando began in 1993 when we met in Japan at the Nakakura Hai Taikai. He has made several visits to Seattle but I just couldn't seem to get up there.
As Vice President of the Pacific Northwest Kendo Federation I am responsible for our promotional examinations. I was able to go to Anchorage and conduct the examination so they all didn't have to pay high airfare and come to Seattle. We had a good practice and great exam. And their hospitality was warm and welcoming.
Curtis Marsten
Caution Kendo Crossing
Alaska Budokan members
Dojo Banners
Kamiza
Keiko time
Masa and me
Anchorage skyline from Flattop Mountain Lookout at Chugach State Park.
Meadow at Flattop Mountain Lookout with the first snow of the Fall season.
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