Month: October 2023

Interview with Washinkan Kendo Instructor Christie Eickhoff: Virginia Tech Kendo School and Beyond

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Christie Eickhoff first saw kendo while attending a Sakura Matsuri Festival in Washington, DC. Captivated by the art, she promised herself that she would try kendo out when the opportunity presented itself. Eickhoff found a club at Virginia Tech and has practiced kendo ever since. After her time at Virginia Tech, she joined the Washinkan … Continue reading Interview with Washinkan Kendo Instructor Christie Eickhoff: Virginia Tech Kendo School and Beyond

Interview with Kaze Uta Budo Kai Founder Nick Lowry: Karl Geis and Striking Out on His Own, Part II

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After spending his teenage years participating in competitive stick fighting, Nick Lowry found aikido by reading a magazine and finding a local dojo. Upon his first watch, he was hooked and quickly became uchi deshi to Chuck Caldwell. He later learned from Caldwell’s instructor, Karl Geis not only aikido but judo and jodo as well. … Continue reading Interview with Kaze Uta Budo Kai Founder Nick Lowry: Karl Geis and Striking Out on His Own, Part II

Interview with Kaze Uta Budo Kai Founder Nick Lowry: Karl Geis and Striking Out on His Own, Part I

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After spending his teenage years participating in competitive stick fighting, Nick Lowry found aikido by reading a magazine and finding a local dojo. Upon his first watch, he was hooked and quickly became uchi deshi to Chuck Caldwell. He later learned from Caldwell’s instructor, Karl Geis not only aikido but judo and jodo as well. … Continue reading Interview with Kaze Uta Budo Kai Founder Nick Lowry: Karl Geis and Striking Out on His Own, Part I