The 19^th Annual Leeward Tournament

Mililani Recreational Gym

June 20, 2004

The early morning was filled with excitement and anticipation from the kendoists participating in the 19^th annual Leeward tournament held on June 20, 2004 at the Mililani recreational gymnasium. Traditionally, the tournament is held on Father's day and it becomes a family celebration.

The tournament was sponsored by Mililani Kendo Club, Waipahu Seibukan Kendo Club, Wahiawa Kendo Club and the Waipahu Konkokyo Kendo Club. The exciting highlight of the tournament was the Parents/Children team match. The children won 5 wins to the parent's 3 wins. The audience was involved by adding further support for the children. The special James Oka Kantosho perpetual trophy was awarded to Gregory Gates.

The following were the winners of the individual divisions:

Yonenbu Division

1^st place Chase Matayoshi

2^nd place Takumi Nishida

3d place Derek Sato

Shonenbu Division

1^st place Braxton Fukutomi

2^nd place Dominick Corelli

3d place Mathew Ito

3d place James Okada

Seinenbu Division

1^st place Shem Kim

2^nd place Cael Goodin

3d place Trina Kobata

3d place Aaron Kim

Yudansha 1-2 dan

1^st place Colin Maruoka

2^nd place Takuma Hirako

3d place Nolan Takahashi

3d place Karen Yamada

Yudansha 3 above

1^st place Wesley Fujimoto

2^nd place Billy Kang

3d place Seth Harris

3d place Grant Matsubayashi

Yudansha Masters

1^st place Taro Ariga

2^nd place Iwao Sato

3d place Tusha Buntin

Parents/Children Team Match

Parents team 3 wins

Childrens team 5 wins

James Oka Kantosho Award

Gregory Gates

The kendo equipment company Eguchi USA and e-Bougu brought many items for sale.

The tournament was closed with many looking forward to next year's tournament.

Congratulations to all the winners

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