Oregon Kōnane Workshop in March

Aloha to all the ‘Ohana on Oregon.  Hawaiian Checkers.com is having three, two hour Kōnane workshops in Sandy Oregon just outside of Portland.  

We will be at the Best Western Sandy Inn.  Our first workshop is at 11:30 to 1:30.  The second workshop is from 2 to 4 and our last workshop is from 5 to 7.  The cost is $15 per person and $25 for a team of two. 

This workshop is best for students at least 10 years and up. Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite.com 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hawaiian-checkerscom-presents-an-introduction-to-konane-tickets-21309881429 

My Board, My Rules

I was talking story with my friend from Kekaha and they play a different way.  I understand that some players were taught one way and others another way, so which is the right way?

I was taught the same way that it is documented in the Donald D. Kilolani Mitchell book called “Hawaiian Games to Play” and this is how I teach Konane in my classes.  But is this the right way? I believe so, but I also believe that they may have been different rules for different areas, seasons and for the individual Papamū. 

I feel that if you are good, you can adapt to different rules. So which rules are right? Well I always say, My Board, My Rules. 

If I play on your board, I’ll play by your rules. 

#konane #kōnane #Hawaiiancheckers 

The New Year 2016

Yesterday, somebody asked me if I make New Years Resolutions? I don’t like making resolutions, but I like starting a new game.  When I start a new game, I have to think about goals , objectives and strategies.  I like to think about how to accomplish those goals.  I don’t always win, but I do play hard in the game of life. 

 There are always adjustments that need to be made because the game is always changing in life and challenges are always chasing you down.  

But if you don’t move in the game of life, then you not living. 

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