SCKO Team Tryout Application (BUTOKUDEN Dojo)

For detailed information regarding this tryout, please refer to the link below: >>> SCKO TEAM SCKO 2011 – Preliminary Tryout Rules

DEADLINE FOR BUTOKUDEN APPLICATION: 6/28/2010

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Aikido Kids class starts!!

We will starts Aikido kids class from 4:15 to 5:15 on Monday and Thursday, just before the adults’ class. This class open for 5-12 years old. Instructor is Valentin. And Aikido students will help him teach.

It is good chance for kids to start new martial arts in Irvine,California!

Kim Kyung Nam Sensei Visit to BUTOKUDEN Dojo

BUTOKUDEN Kendo Members and Friends:

We will have Kim Kyung Nam sensei to visit BUTOKUDEN dojo on the following days. Everyone is welcome to join our open practice.

Wednesday, June 9 Wednesday June 16 7:00 – 9:00PM (Please be on time)

Location: BUTOKUDEN Dojo 17346 Eastman Irvine, CA 92614-5522

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Kyudo Promotion test in Tokyo

It held Kyudo promotion test in Tokyo. This is the students from Butokuden who passed this time! Congratulations!

Takahashi Hoshina – Shodan Akemi Kotaki – 3 Dan Sara Kurachi – 3 Dan Toshitsugu Fujimura – 3 Dan Jeremy Cail – 4 Dan George Nakashima – 5 Dan Masatsugu Owaki – Renshi

Congratulations!!

SCKO and SCKF Junior Godogeiko (May 2, 2010)

Today we had the Joint Junior Godogeiko between SCKO and SCKF. It was a great practice and we had many participants from both organizations. I would like to thank all parents who took their time to bring the kids to practice. I am sure it was a great experience for all kids.

At the [...]

Butokuden Kyudo Member joined theInaugural Kyudo World Cup!!

On April 21st, 2010 the American Kyudo Team USA will be flying to Japan to compete in the Inaugural Kyudo World Cup. The competition will pit the Team USA members against teams from all around the world, including Germany, France, England and Japan. The World Cup will be held every three years and is considered [...]

THE 14TH MEMORIAL DAY KENDO TOURNAMENT

The Southern California Kendo Organization will be holding its 14th Memorial Day Kendo Tournament.

This is the team tournament. And each team has 3 Kenshis. After you sign up, Ariga Sensei will decide the team and order for you. There are 13 years & Under division, 14 -17 years, Adult Kyu (18 & Over), Adult [...]

SCKO Junior Practice Schedule

Date Weekday Description Location Note 4/2 Friday Junior Practice Cerritos (Note *1: Location/Time) 4/9 Friday NO PRACTICE Cerritos Taro Absent (Note *2) 4/16 Friday Junior Practice Cerritos 4/18 Sunday SCKO Promotion Exam OSULA 4/23 Friday NO PRACTICE Cerritos 4/30 Friday Junior Practice Cerritos 5/7 Friday NO PRACTICE Cerritos Taro Absent (Note *2) 5/14 Friday [...]

2010 Steveston Kendo Taikai

This year again, we have been invited to participate at the Steveston Tournament in Vancouver, Canada (May 8). This is one of the largest tournament in North America, and I have been going there for the past 20 years, if not more. It is usually held in February, but this year, due to the Olympics, [...]

Promotion test on April 18th, 2010

We have promotion test on April 18th, 2010.

It will be held at Osaka Sangyo University, Studio City. Their address is 3921 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604.

The Examination fee depends on which rank you try, so that please refer following chart.

Exam Fee Certificate Fees Kyu 17 years & under $10.00 $10.00 Kyu 18 [...]