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 | NO PRACTICE | Cerritos | |
5/16 | Sunday | Shinpan Seminar Junior Keiko in the afternoon |
OSULA | Juniors to attend to do Shiai for the Shinpan Seminar Junior Keiko to continue in the afternoon |
5/21 | Friday | Junior Practice | Cerritos | |
5/28 | Friday | Junior Practice | Cerritos | |
5/30 | Sunday | Memorial Day Tournament | TBD | |
6/4 | Friday | NO PRACTICE | Cerritos | |
6/11 | Friday | Junior Practice | Cerritos | |
6/18 | Friday | NO PRACTICE | Cerritos | |
6/20 | Sunday | SCKO Godo Keiko Junior Keiko in the afternoon |
OSULA | Junior Keiko to continue in the afternoon |
6/25 | Friday | Junior Practice | Cerritos | |
7/2 | Friday | NO PRACTICE | ||
7/3 | Saturday | Gasshuku | TBD | Details TBD |
7/4 | Sunday | Gasshuku | TBD | Details TBD |
7/5 | Monday | Gasshuku | TBD | Details TBD |
7/9 | Friday | Junior Practice | Cerritos | |
7/16 | Friday | Junior Practice | Cerritos | |
7/18 | Sunday | SCKO Godo Keiko | OSULA | Team Anouncement Send off Party |
7/23 | Friday | NO PRACTICE | ||
7/24 | Saturday | Junior Practice (in San Jose) Dinner/Meeting |
San Jose | Ask for the USKU San Jose Dojo |
7/25 | Sunday | AUSKF Junior Championships | San Jose | Dismissal after the Tournament |
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, it was postponed to May. There are participants from all over the USA, Canada, Hawaii, and sometimes Mexico. It is a great tournament, and I am sure you will have a great time.
It is a great opportunity to compete with great players in North America, as well as making a lot of great friends. The あtournament is on Saturday and, usually on Friday, there is a Godo Geiko. Sunday we can do some sightseeing around beautiful Vancouver.
If you are interested in this tournament, please fill in this form until April 13th.
Also hotel accommodation are available at the Best Western Richmond Inn under the “Stevenston Kendo club. Room rates are approximately $119.00/night+ tax.
Best Western Richmond Inn
7551 Westminster Hwy
Richmond, BC V6X 1A3
Phone: (604) 273-7878
Question for AUSKF Kendo Ranking Examination
Question for AUSKF Kendo Ranking (Shoudan and Shoukyu Shinsa) Examinations
Exam for: 1 Kyu
Please answer the following question by writing (clearly/legibly) in either English or Japanese. You may also use the back side of this paper.
Question: Describe some benefits of “kirikaeshi”.
Exam for: 1 Dan
Please choose one (1) of the following questions and answer by writing (clearly/legibly) in either English or Japanese. You may also use the back side of this paper.
Choose one (1) of the following to answer:
l Describe “ki-ken-tai-ichi”.
l Describe 3 types of Kendo footwork.
Exam for: 2 Dan
Please choose one (1) of the following questions and answer by writing (clearly/legibly) in either English or Japanese. You may also use the back side of this paper.
Choose one (1) of the following to answer:
l Describe the 4 types of Kendo “sicknesses”.
l Describe the 3 “ma-ai ”.
Exam for: 3 Dan
Please choose one (1) of the following questions and answer by writing (clearly/legibly) in either English or Japanese. You may also use the back side of this paper.
Choose one (1) of the following to answer:
l Describe the elements of “yuko-datotsu”.
l Describe “enzan-no-metsuke”.
Exam for: 4 Dan
Please choose one (1) of the following questions and answer by writing (clearly/legibly) in either English or Japanese. You may also use the back side of this paper.
Choose one (1) of the following to answer:
l Describe the benefits of the Kendo kata and its relevance to shinai keiko.
l Describe the elements of “yuko-datotsu”.
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 years & above | $10.00 | $20.00 |
1 Dan | $15.00 | $30.00 |
2 Dan | $25.00 | $40.00 |
3 Dan | $35.00 | $60.00 |
4 Dan | $45.00 | $80.00 |
For Example, you are 30 years old and will take 4 Kyu.
You need to pay $10.00 in advance as exam fee.
After you pass the test, you have to pay $20 for certificate fee.
If you don’t pass, you don’t need to pay this fee.
From 1 kyu, you should submit the paper exam.Please make sure you make papers.
I advice you that you prepare papers as soon as possible and ask Ariga Sensei to check.
Also from 1 kyu, you are requested to do Kata.
Please practice Kata by yourself as soon as possible too.
Please fill in this form and make a check to Butokuden no later than March 30
Practice at Kakihara san’s Dojo
The Dojo at Redlands of our member, Kakihara-san, has been accepted to be part of SCKO recently.
We are planning to go there on April 4th and have practice with them around 10:30 am.
This is the address;
590 Nevada Street, units A, B and C
Redlands, CA 92373
Office phone: (909)335-5411
The dojo is facing to Nevada Street. The floor (mat) size is 13m by 13m.
There is a wooden floor, but it is as small as 7m by 13m.
It takes about 1 hour from Butokuden according to google map.
Please sign up here, if you are interested in.
Good will practice with All Japan Jr Kenshi
On March 21, we will have good will practice with All Japan Jr. Kenshi at Vennice Dojo. It is very good oppotunity for especially elementary, middle or High school kids. It is from 1:00pm. After practice around 6:00, they will have a good will party.As it is far away, we can share the ride.
Please fill in this form if you are interested in.
AUSKF JUNIOR OPEN KENDO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Date: Sunday, July 25, 2010
Location:
Independence High School
1776 Educational Drive
San Jose, CA 95133-1703
Divisions:
9 years and under
10-11 years old
12-13 years old
14-15 years old
16-18 years old
13-under girls
14-18 girls
5 or 7 person team (TBD)
(Divisions subject to change depending on number of participants)
Shinpan: 4-dan and above eligible for selection
Entry Fee: $25 per participant (non-refundable)
Bento: $10/person
Shiai rules:
Individual Championships will be OPEN to anyone with AUSKF membership
Time Limit: 3 minutes with unlimited encho
Team Championships will consist of up to 2 teams per federation (to be decided by federation at the Championships)
Team matches will consist of 5 members selected from each age group as outlined below (see chart below)
Team Competition:
Sempo: 12 Years and Under
Jiho: 12 Years and Under
Chuken: 15 Years and Under
Fukusho: 18 Years and Under
Taisho: 18 Years and Under
Time Limit: 3 minutes
In case of daihyo-sen, match will be determined by ippon-shobu
Tsuki, jodan-no-kamae, and gyaku-do are valid only for 16-18 year old age group in both Individual and Team Championships. Nito is not allowed.
Taikai format (round robin, tournament brackets, etc) of both the Individual and Team Championships will be announced at a later date depending on the number of participants
All other rules will comply with standard ruels and regulations set forth by the Federation of International Kendo (FIK)
Shinai size and weight must comply with standard FIK regulations (see chart below)
Official Tournament Hotel:
Santa Clarita Marriott
2700 Mission College Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA 95054
For more info please access
http://www.usjuniorkendoopen.com
2010全米少年剣道選手権大会
Date: Sunday, July 25, 2010
Location:
Independence High School
1776 Educational Drive
San Jose, CA 95133-1703
Divisions:
9 years and under
10-11 years old
12-13 years old
14-15 years old
16-18 years old
13-under girls
14-18 girls
5 or 7 person team (TBD)
(Divisions subject to change depending on number of participants)
Shinpan: 4-dan and above eligible for selection
Entry Fee: $25 per participant (non-refundable)
Bento: $10/person
Shiai rules:
Individual Championships will be OPEN to anyone with AUSKF membership
Time Limit: 3 minutes with unlimited encho
Team Championships will consist of up to 2 teams per federation (to be decided by federation at the Championships)
Team matches will consist of 5 members selected from each age group as outlined below (see chart below)
Team Competition:
Sempo: 12 Years and Under
Jiho: 12 Years and Under
Chuken: 15 Years and Under
Fukusho: 18 Years and Under
Taisho: 18 Years and Under
Time Limit: 3 minutes
In case of daihyo-sen, match will be determined by ippon-shobu
Tsuki, jodan-no-kamae, and gyaku-do are valid only for 16-18 year old age group in both Individual and Team Championships. Nito is not allowed.
Taikai format (round robin, tournament brackets, etc) of both the Individual and Team Championships will be announced at a later date depending on the number of participants
All other rules will comply with standard ruels and regulations set forth by the Federation of International Kendo (FIK)
Shinai size and weight must comply with standard FIK regulations (see chart below)
Official Tournament Hotel:
Santa Clarita Marriott
2700 Mission College Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA 95054
For more info please access
http://www.usjuniorkendoopen.com
AUSKF JUNIOR OPEN KENDO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Date: Sunday, July 25, 2010
Location:
Independence High School
1776 Educational Drive
San Jose, CA 95133-1703
Divisions:
9 years and under
10-11 years old
12-13 years old
14-15 years old
16-18 years old
13-under girls
14-18 girls
5 or 7 person team (TBD)
(Divisions subject to change depending on number of participants)
Shinpan: 4-dan and above eligible for selection
Entry Fee: $25 per participant (non-refundable)
Bento: $10/person
Shiai rules:
Individual Championships will be OPEN to anyone with AUSKF membership
Time Limit: 3 minutes with unlimited encho
Team Championships will consist of up to 2 teams per federation (to be decided by federation at the Championships)
Team matches will consist of 5 members selected from each age group as outlined below (see chart below)
Team Competition:
Sempo: 12 Years and Under
Jiho: 12 Years and Under
Chuken: 15 Years and Under
Fukusho: 18 Years and Under
Taisho: 18 Years and Under
Time Limit: 3 minutes
In case of daihyo-sen, match will be determined by ippon-shobu
Tsuki, jodan-no-kamae, and gyaku-do are valid only for 16-18 year old age group in both Individual and Team Championships. Nito is not allowed.
Taikai format (round robin, tournament brackets, etc) of both the Individual and Team Championships will be announced at a later date depending on the number of participants
All other rules will comply with standard ruels and regulations set forth by the Federation of International Kendo (FIK)
Shinai size and weight must comply with standard FIK regulations (see chart below)
Official Tournament Hotel:
Santa Clarita Marriott
2700 Mission College Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA 95054
For more info please access
http://www.usjuniorkendoopen.com
KENDO Upcoming Events (Feb – June 2010)
BUTOKUDEN Kendo Members:
Here is an update on the upcoming events for the first Half of 2010. The events in Red are of major importance.
February
21: SCKO Godo Geiko (Selection for AUSKF Junior Tournament) http://www.usjuniorkendoopen.com/
26 – 28: Ariga in Mexico for Kendo Seminar
March
4 – 8: Ariga in Portugal for Team Gasshuku
12 – 14: Ariga in Hong Kong for Asia Tournament (Tentative)
20 – 22: All Japan Dojo Renmei Kids in LA (Home stay at Ogikubo and Gibbon’s home)
26 – 27: IKF Shinpan Seminar in Vancouver
April
9 – 11: Ariga in Hungary for the European Championships http://ekc2010hungary.kendo.hu/
18: SCKO Promotion Exam
May
8: Steveston Tournament (Vancouver Canada)
16: SCKO Shinpan Seminar
30: Memorial Day Tournament
June
19: Tengu Cup (Frankfurt, Germany)
26: Women’s Tournament in Seattle http://womenskendo.com/