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		Mizaguchi-Ha-Itto-Ryu Seminar Posted by : AdminKendo on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 09:58 AM
		326 Reads Kashi No Ki Kenyu Kai kendo dojo Mizaguchi-Ha-Itto-Ryu Seminar. We are pleased to announce that we will be holding a Koryu seminar of Mizaguchi-Ha-Itto-Ryu on the 9th October 2010, 10am until 4pm, price £10. This is a form of Koryu practiced by Hiroshi Ozawa, Kendo 8th dan and author of the book "Kendo: The Definitive Guide". Notes on the Mizaguchi-Ha-Itto-Ryu can be downloaded here. We are limited in the number of participants so please book early to avoid dissapointment. Application forms (PDF format) can be downloaded using the following link. Closing date for applications: 30th September 2010. www.kashinokikenyukai.org/HTML/Events.html 111 More words

Second joint Charity Kendo Championship (McMillan & Maggie’s)
Posted by : AdminKendo on Tuesday, July 06, 2010 - 01:25 PM

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The second joint Charity Kendo Championship (McMillan & Maggie’s) was held at the Watford Leisure Centre Central Saturday the 3rd July 2010
Over 60 people attended and took part in this ‘Charity’ Kendo event from Germany, Switzerland, Ireland Japan & Spain as well as the UK. Saturday morning junior individuals – 2 categories for those not wearing armour and those wearing armour followed in the afternoon by the family

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The Northern Open Alba 2010
Posted by : AdminKendo on Friday, June 25, 2010 - 04:49 PM

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The Northern Open Alba Kendo Championships 2010

October 2nd 2010 at the Kelvinhall (2003 WKC venue), Glasgow, Scotland.

Registration is via the taikai website and all information on the event from accommodation to teams/newsletter/media/photo galleries are available there.

The name change reflects this year's move even further North. "Alba" is the old Gaelic name for Scotland and as Glasgow will be the venue this year, we thought it quite fitting to include this in the name.

The Northern Open Alba is a non-profit event organised to promote the Art of Kendo, competition and meeting and keiko with fellow Kendoka. Any surplus from this year's Taikai will be donated to a registered Charity.. Event accounts will be posted on the website the day after the Taikai.

Go to www.northernopen.co.uk for all Taikai information.

Many Thanks and we look forward to seeing you in October

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VI Kharkiv cup and seminar
Posted by : AdminKendo on Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 10:59 AM

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VI Kharkiv cup and seminar
I would like to firstly say that I was somewhat surprised on briefly reading Geoff Salmon's blog on the BKA website regarding the recent SFB and the associated problems. Having just returned from the 5th Kharkiv Cup & Seminar in the Ukraine with Sumi, Holt, Tscherter & Kumph sensei, I have to say that it was a joy to be a part of an event that ran without problem or upset. Over 100 persons attended the seminar which ran over 3 days culminating in the Dan examination for 1st Kyu to 5th Dan. This was then followed on the final day by the Taikai where 120 competitors took part in a 'Ladies Individual' a 'Men's Individual' and a 'Team Event' where the organisation was both smooth and crisp with all of the necessary infrastructure being in place prior to the competition including the running order, court officials and appointed Referees. Full credit to the Ukrainian Kendo Federation which although being a newly accepted member of the EKF totally had their act together, ably assisted and advised by the attending sensei especially Holt sensei, who's international experience both in Taikai organisation and Referring is second to none. It was also a great pleasure for me personally to be able to fully concentrate on just being a Shinpan rather than the usual roles that I have as coordinator at both the European's and Mumeishi Taikai's… The whole event was a real 'breath of fresh air' Paul Budden 7th Dan Renshi Technical Director MKF

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Congratulations to Ozawa sensei
Posted by : AdminKendo on Sunday, May 02, 2010 - 09:54 AM

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		Kodokan grading update Posted by : AdminKendo on Thursday, April 08, 2010 - 02:38 PM
		318 Reads The organisers of the Kodokan Seminar wish to make the following statement due to the inaccuracies of the posting on the BKA website regarding the proposed Kendo grading at the seminar in September: The proposed grading was to be open to all BKA members wishing to grade and it was not a requirement to attend the seminar (residential attendance at the seminar only applied to non BKA member’s i.e. overseas visitors) this was made very clear to the BKA grading Officer on our second request. The Reference to the statement on the Kodokan website regarding there not being a grading, was first posted on our initial request last year and had not been removed to date as we have not had the courtesy of an official reply from the BKA grading officer. It had been hoped for the sake of all concerned (BKA members & seminar attendees) that the grading would take place, as it was in full compliance with the BKA constitution and was offered to the BKA BU without any costs or financial support being asked for from the BKA, this including the venue hire and the 'resident' panel, which means that the BKA have effectively, based on prior grading's at this seminar, turned down some £1500 + in grading revenue. The grading was also to include 5th Dan as there were no grading's scheduled for the membership this year to include this level. It is worth noting that all of the previous Kodokan seminars for the last 6 years have always had a grading attached, mainly due to the importance of the Japanese delegation lead by Sumi sensei. We believe that this matter should now be referred to the BKA DRC for Kendo 288 More words


		Charity clash update Posted by : AdminKendo on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 10:17 AM
		332 Reads This is being written with great regret because despite being asked nicely to revisit their calendar in respect of the booking for the Chiba sensei seminar: 3rd - 4th July, the BKA Kendo Bu have shown, at best indifference and at worst contempt for the Charity event which has been booked and advertised since September 2009. As their policy seems to be that members and clubs have to pay for virtually every thing, there appears to be no other choice than to bring this matter to your attention and appeal directly to the charitable nature of both members and clubs. We do hope that you can support this worthy event in the following way. Rather than being invited to put your `odd coppers' in an unregistered donation tin at the Chiba seminar, we would ask that you make your donations through the official channels here at: www.kendocharity.org.uk You are in a position not of our choosing but in fully respecting your right of personal choice we would prefer that you to attend the Chiba sensei seminar, if you so wish, without any crisis of conscience and make use of one of the finest teachers that Japan has on offer. However if you would prefer to join us at the Charity Event, then you will be most welcome and you will have the opportunity to meet many of the European Kendoka who are 'unconditionally' supporting this event. George Bernard Shaw wrote:- `The worst sin towards our fellow creatures is not to hate them but to be indifferent to them; that's the essence of inhumanity'. 274 More words

A matter of deep concern
Posted by : AdminKendo on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 04:15 PM

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'A matter of deep concern'

The facts of the matter are that Charity events associated with Macmillan nurses and Maggie's workshop have been part of the Kendo calendar for some years and they have raised considerable sums of money for these charities.

This year the date was published in 2009 and yet only recently the Chiba sensei seminar was announced for the same date in July.

This puts the Kendo membership in an invidious position of having to choose between supporting two important charities and supporting and learning from one of the foremost teachers in Japan.

One could assume that this clash is merely an oversight, a failure to check dates properly but one does wonder why the intensive training practice is also placed at the same time. Also previous experience does suggest that this might not be accidental.
As Alexander Pope put it:-

'For forms of government let fools contest; Whate'er is best administered is best; For modes of faith, let graceless zealots fight; His can't be wronged whose life is in the right In faith and hope the world will disagree But all mankind's concern is charity'.

The arguments in the BKA over recent years demonstrate the first four lines perfectly but it would be calamitous if the last two lines were disregarded

Death comes to us all and many charities are concerned with alleviating the suffering that comes with it and to support those charities is an act that most would applaud. Indeed at some point we all may need their services.

To experience actions that seem to undermine people's charitable urges produces a sense of incredulous shock.

Even at a parochial level one has to ask is this action designed to foster and develop the practice and spirit of Kendo? Is it bearing witness to the concept of kendo that states:Thus will one be able: To love ones country and society;To contribute to the development of culture;And to promote peace and prosperity among all peoples?

These anxieties could be put to rest if the date for the Chiba seminar could be at another date another time.

One hopes this will come to pass

Sincerely, Paul Budden

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Seidokan Iwao Dojo visit with Yukuo Iwao Hachidan Kyoshi
Posted by : AdminKendo on Sunday, February 28, 2010 - 10:17 PM

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Saturday 14th August ,Seidokan Iwao Dojo visit with Yukuo Iwao sensei Hachidan Kyoshi.

One day Seminar with Yukuo Iwao sensei 8th dan kyoshi assisted by Yasuoki Okano sensei 7th dan kyoshi, Paul Budden sensei 7th dan renshi & Kazuyo Matsuda 6th Dan + 11 high grade ladies. Seidokan Iwao Dojo is celebrating its 30th anniversary and Iwao sensei, his colleague and students are making a private visit to the UK and France

This is an international event. Yukuo Iwao sensei is a retired detective also known as a regular assisting teacher at Kurasawa Cup in Barcelona. Yasuoki Okano sensei is a policeman at Kanagawa Police. Don't miss out this great opportunity - 'it's well worth meeting these powerful kendo ladies!

venue: Kodokan Kendo UK Rickmansworth.

Morning session with Juniors:10am - 1pm
Afternoon: 1.30pm - 4.30pm

Price: £15 bring your own lunch

Contact Adrian Wagstaff secretary@kodokankendo.org.uk www.kodokankendo.org.uk

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Ozawa sensei seminar
Posted by : AdminKendo on Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 10:20 AM

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For an application form please click the following links: Click to download/View


Kashi No Ki Kenyu Kai will be honoured to host a Kendo seminar over the weekend of the 27th and 28th March 2010. This seminar will be lead by Hiroshi Ozawa Kendo 7th Dan Kyoshi, together with other Japanese Kendo 7th Dan assisting. Closing date extended to 13th March

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Kazuyo Matsuda Rokudan
Posted by : AdminKendo on Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 09:14 PM

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Congratulations to Kazuyo Matsuda sensei on Rokudan
	A very BIG congratulations to Kazuyo Matsuda for attaining 6th Dan at the Brussels examination on 7th Feb 2010, being the first UK lady to reach this level. Her performance was really quite outstanding and set the level requirement for this extremely difficult examination. From 40 participants only 3 were successful. It is very well deserved to a person who has given and continues to give so much to Kendo. BKA assistant National Team Coach with Honda Sensei. BKA National Ladies Team Coach with Matsumoto sensei. A BKA National level coach A BKA National referee Originator & Organiser of the Kendo charity events in support of ‘Maggie’s & now combined with the Macmillan’s cancer charities now entering its 4th year
Instructor & Dojo representative at Kodokan Kendo UK, recent recipients of a prestigious Sports England support grant funded by the National Lottery for the future development of Kendo in opening up a junior section to the club. Regularly supporting events abroad as well as the UK. In Germany attending the ladies seminar with Rie Sato sensei 7th Dan Kyoshi and in Barcelona at the Takizawa sensei seminar as an English translator & interpreter as well as at the Kodokan seminar's with Sumi sensei & Ozawawa sensei seminar's She is also Coach to the Maltese Kendo Federation who are competing for the first time at the EKC being held in Hungary in April. When returning to Japan for family visits she attends practice and events held by Seidokan Dojo Kanagawa (celebrated 30 years Dec 09) under the leadership of Yukuo Iwao sensei who recently passed 8th Dan in November last year. For tireless efforts a just reward... 'Subarashii'. Update to Kodokan seminar: The ladies sensei at the Kodokan seminar will be: Hiromi Fujita 7th Dan Kyoshi Japanese National Ladies team coach 13th WKC Tapei 2006
or further details please contact. info@kodokankendo.org.uk or Tel: 07785 940670 Kodokan Kendo UK website: www.kodokankendo.org.uk

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Kendo Junior sessions start at Kodokan Kendo UK
Posted by : AdminKendo on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 02:40 PM

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Press release - Kendo junior sessions start at Kodokan UK
	Location Princess Marina Sports Complex The Royal Masonic School for Girls Chorleywood Road Rickmansworth Herts WD3 4HF Kodokan Kendo Club were awarded a Prestigious grant by Sport England, as part of their Programme of awarding funds from the National Lottery to assist and support the new junior section at Kodokan. The first class starts on Saturday the 27th February: 1000 - 1100 for 9 to 12 years age group followed by 1100 - 12 noon for 13 to 17 years age group Sessions are held weekly.
or further details please contact. info@kodokankendo.org.uk or Tel: 07785 940670 Kodokan Kendo UK website: www.kodokankendo.org.uk

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Kashi No Ki Ozawa sensei seminar
Posted by : AdminKendo on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 07:00 PM

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Kashi No Ki Kenyu Kai will be honoured to host a Kendo seminar over the weekend of the 27th and 28th March 2010. This seminar will be lead by Hiroshi Ozawa Kendo 7th Dan Kyoshi, together with other Japanese Kendo 7th Dan assisting. Many of you will know and have practised Kendo with Ozawa Sensei from past visits he has made to the UK, or know of him as the author of his book "Kendo the Definitive Guide". Ozawa Sensei is part of a highly respected Kendo family in Japan, who were instrumental in incorporating Kendo into the Physical Education curriculum as a core subject in Japan. He has also made many trips to different countries to demonstrate and teach Kendo.

The seminar will be run over the weekend of 27th and 28th March, those people attending will be required to attend both days of the seminar, to experience the maximum benefit from the seminar content. The seminar will start promptly on Saturday at 10.00am until 16.00pm and again on Sunday 10.00am until 16.00pm. Please note that this is not a residential seminar. If you require accommodation for the weekend please click here. NO applications will be accepted after 5th March 2010, all monies must also be paid by this date. Venue restrictions prevent any applications after the closing date or when all places have been filled. Please be aware that places cannot be transferred to another individual after booking, this is because of Health and Safety considerations. For an application form please click the following links: Click to download/View

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Terry Holt updates
Posted by : AdminKendo on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 06:28 PM

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Terry Holt - 7th dan Renshi

Kendo a beginners guide download

Terry Holt's Referee guide download

Both downloads are now available.

Contact Holt sensei on mumeishi@mumeishi.co.uk This is available for £2.50 + pp

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25th Kodokan seminar
Posted by : AdminKendo on Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 09:13 PM

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Stop Press ... 25th Anniversary Kodokan Kendo Seminar returns to Kodokan UK
Announcement THE KODOKAN SEMINAR HAS FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW HOSTED A GRADING IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH EKF/IKF REGULATIONS FOR 1ST KYU TO 5TH DAN. HOWEVER THE BKA KENDO BU HAS CONFIRMED THAT IT DOES NOT INTEND TO APPROVE THIS FOR THE NEXT YEAR. THIS MEANS THAT THERE WILL NOT BE A GRADING TAKING PLACE AT THE 2010 EVENT, THE 25TH KODOKAN SEMINAR. ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANISERS AND SENSEI, WE EXTEND OUR APOLOGIES TO THOSE MEMBERS WHO WOULD HAVE LIKED TO HAVE ATTENDED IN ORDER TO GRADE, BUT THE CIRCUMSTANCES ARE BEYOND OUR CONTROL. THE GRADING ASSESSMENT WITH SUMI SENSEI AND THE TEACHERS WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON THE SUNDAY

The application form is available directly www.uk-projects.net/Kodokan2010/eng/appform.php
READ the report on The International KENDO Seminar in Gozo, Malta, 2009.

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	Other Stories · Mizaguchi-Ha-Itto-Ryu Seminar (Jul 28, 2010) · Second joint Charity Kendo Championship (McMillan & Maggie’s) (Jul 06, 2010) · The Northern Open Alba 2010 (Jun 25, 2010) · VI Kharkiv cup and seminar (Jun 12, 2010) · Congratulations to Ozawa sensei (May 02, 2010) · Kodokan grading update (Apr 08, 2010) · Charity clash update (Mar 22, 2010) · A matter of deep concern (Mar 15, 2010) · Seidokan Iwao Dojo visit with Yukuo Iwao Hachidan Kyoshi (Feb 28, 2010) · Ozawa sensei seminar (Feb 27, 2010)



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