About TKIC

	About TKIC Kendo has a long history in Tacoma, with some the earliest reminisces by Kendoka dating back to the early 1930's. For a general history of Kendo in Washington State, click HERE. TKIC formally laid its roots in 1967 when the Tacoma Buddhist Temple sponsored the first Kendo Kai. Rod Omoto Sensei serviced as its first head instructor, assisted by Mas Tanabe and Yosh Tanabe. Click HERE to learn more about our honored club founders. TKIC club held its first tournament in 1970. The Kendo Kai separated from Tacoma Buddhist Temple in 1987 and to become the Tacoma Kendo and Iaido Club. Today, the Tacoma Kendo and Iaido Club has around 40 members active in Kendo and another 10 in Iaido. TKIC is a member of the All US Kendo Federation and the Pacific NW Kendo Federation. The club regularly competes in Taikai throughout the Pacific Northwest.
	Moki Yoshikawa is the Head Sensei of TKIC and Rod Omoto is Senior Advisor. Click HERE to read an article from Furyu.com about Omoto Sensei.
	TKIC 2007 Officers: President: Moki Yoshikawa Sensei Vice-President: Stevie Olver Co-Treasurers: Debbie Holden and Anita Nakayama Secretary: Debbie Holden Social Directors: Mari Wilson and John Kliem