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    HOSOKAWA, SPENCER


    7 DAN

    1969

    Hosokawa Spencer-sensei was born in Santa Monica, CA.

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    Spencer's grandfather practiced Kendo when he was a child, so when Spencer became old enough at ~7 years old, his parents signed him up for Kendo, and he has been an active member of CMKD ever since (1976).

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    Hosokawa Spencer-sensei became a sensei in 1984 when he attained his 4 Dan.  He currently practices at CMKD and holds the rank of 7 Dan.

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    Who was your primary sensei when you started Kendo?

    Yamaguchi-sensei.

     

    When did you last participate in an examination for Kendo promotion?  What was the experience like?

    2008 for 7 Dan.  I didn't think I would pass because I threw my back out 4 weeks earlier, bending over to pick up my 8 month old daughter.  I had to lay there for 10 hrs. before I could get up.

     

    Did you spend any time training overseas?  With whom?

    I spent 3-4 weeks at Osaka Fukei around 1987-ish.  One sensei, who shall go nameless, was tsuki-ing me for what seemed like an eternity.  It was my first day…  I thought I was going to die.

     

    Who were some of the biggest influences in the development of your kendo?  Can you elaborate on their influences?

    Yamaguchi Takeshi-sensei and Hori Atsushi-sensei. 


    For those who have been in the kendo community for a while may find it a bit of an anomaly, but both always took time to work with me. 


    Although Yamaguchi Sensei is no longer with us, whenever I am able to attend a practice with Hori-sensei, he still puts forth an effort to guide me.  

     

    Do you have a favorite waza?  Besides feeling that you're adept at that waza, why do you enjoy it so much? 

    Men-uchi. 


    I enjoy men-uchi, especially in the Sen-sen-no-sen scenario. 


    Feels powerful yet so simple.

     

    What technique or skill in Kendo do you feel that you're significantly lacking?

    Dou-uchi.  I don't know what it is, but I cannot execute any type of dou-uchi.  So when you're fighting me, don't worry about me striking your dou!

     

    What hobbies / interests occupy your time outside of Kendo?

    Fishing, golfing, and hanging out with my girls until they push me away.

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