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THE 19th ANNUAL SCKO MEMORIAL DAY KENDO TOURNAMENT (Sunday, May 17th, 2015)

  1. Date: Sunday, May 17th, 2015

 

  1. Place: Marina High School, 15871 Springdale Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

 

  1. Roll Call: On the tournament date, registration will take place from 8:00a to 8:30 am (PST).

 

  1. Eligibility: Valid AUSKF Member

 

  1. Event: TEAM TOURNAMENT (three kenshi per team) with the following divisions:

12 years and under Division

13-15 years-old Division

16-18 years-old Division

Adult Kyu Division (19 years old and up) Division

40 years and Over / 4 Dan and below

Yudansha Division

 

  1. Tournament Fees: (non-refundable)

Participation:

18 years and under                        $15.00

19 years and up                  $20.00

Bento (Lunch box):             $8.00

Note: Bento will be provided for Shinpan at no charge.  Also, 8 official volunteers per table will also receive bento at no charge.  

 

  1. Tournament Deadline: Friday, April 23, 2015 (Please fill in the form below)

 

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18th Annual Memorial Day Kendo Tournament (Sunday May 25th, 2014)

THE 18th ANNUAL SCKO MEMORIAL DAY KENDO TOURNAMENT

Sunday, May 25th, 2014

RSVP: May 6

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

1. Date: Sunday, May 25th, 2014
2. Place: Marina High School (15871 Springdale Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92649)
3. Roll Call: On the tournament date, registration will take place from 8:30 to 9:00 am (PST).
4. Eligibility: Valid AUSKF Member
5. Event: TEAM TOURNAMENT (three kenshi per team)

  • 12 years and under Division
  • 13-15 years Division
  • 16-18 years Division
  • Adult Kyu Division (19 years and up) Division
  • Yudansha Division
  • Over 40 years and below 4 Dan Division

6. Tournament Fees: (non-refundable)
Participation:
18 years and under $15.00
19 years and up $20.00
Bento (Lunch box): $8.00
7. Tournament Deadline: May 10th, 2014 (Applications and tournament fees must be emailed and postmarked by this date)

Please make check payable to BUTOKUDEN, and give it to Nagisa Sensei or Natsuko Takahashi-san. 

Please use the form below to register to the tournament.

 

THE 18th ANNUAL SCKO MEMORIAL DAY KENDO TOURNAMENT

Sunday, May 25th, 2014

COMPETITION INFORMATION

1. Each team consists of three members. Team members may consist of individuals from the same or

different dojos or regions.

2. Each team is requested to choose a name that is a Dojo Name followed by a letter from the

alphabet representing the team.

3. Example: WLA-A, Long Beach-B, Gardena-C, etc., for each division.

4. A HEAD CONTACT PERSON over the age of 18 should be assigned to each team. Please provide a

contact number or e-mail on the application form.

5. Regulations of the matches will follow “The Regulation of Kendo Shiai and Shinpan” set forth by the

Federation of International Kendo (FIK).

6. Tsuki waza is authorized for YUDANSHA DIVISION only.

7. Division Ranks as of May 1, 2014

8. Age as of May 25th, 2014

9. Each person can only participate in one division and is responsible for bringing their own

Me-Jirushi (Red/White indicator)

10. Each dojo should provide one or more shinpan for every 10 participants.

However, we would like to ask any available qualified shinpan to volunteer for this event.

11. In order to run the tournament efficiently, please have an adult accompany youth division teams at

all times.

12. It will be an automatic loss by default if one is not present at the time of the match. There will be

no exceptions for those who have already been declared a loss by default.

13. Team members cannot be modified after the tournament deadline date. However, if unforeseen

situations such as injuries occur, the tournament committee will allow dialogue for possible team

changes. Please promptly notify the SCKO Competition Committee of any team changes. The SCKO

Competition Committee has the right to decline any team changes after the tournament deadline

date.

1. Tournament rounds will be single elimination.

2. The individual match is conducted according to SANBON-SHOBU, and the chief judge will announce

its duration at the opening ceremony.

3. If no winner is determined within the duration, a draw will be declared.

4. Determination of the winning team will be made in the following order of precedence:

A) Higher number of individual winners, but in a case of a tie

B) If the number of individual winners is the same, the higher number of points scored.

Should A and B turn out to be even, a one point match play-off (daihyo-sen, ippon

shobu) between representatives of the two teams will determine the winning team.

REGULATIONS

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2013 SCKO Memorial Day Tournament (Sunday, May 26) Registration Form (Butokuden Members)

RSVP May 5, 2013
Tournament Date Sunday, May 26 (See Details below)
1. Date: Sunday, May 26th, 2013
8:30AM to 9:00AM roll call for all divisions.

2. Place: Marina High School
15871 Springdale St, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

3. Eligibility: AUSKF Member

4. Event: TEAM TOURNAMENT (Three Kenshis per team)
12 years and under Division Adult Kyu(19 years and up) Division
13-15 years Division Yudansha Division
16-18 years Division

5. Fees:(non-refundable)
Participation:
18 years and under $15.00
19 years and up $20.00
Bento (Lunch box): $8.00

Each team consists of three members. Team members may consist of individuals from the same or different dojos or regions.

THE 17TH MEMORIAL DAY KENDO TOURNAMENT
The Southern California Kendo Organization will be holding its 17th Memorial Day Kendo Tournament on Sunday, May 26th, 2013 at Marina High School in Huntington Beach. This will be a team tournament, allowing the participants to enjoy a unique experience. We hope you will accept our invitation by filling out and returning the enclosed form.

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1. Date: Sunday, May 26th, 2013
8:30AM to 9:00AM roll call for all divisions.

2. Place: Marina High School
15871 Springdale St, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

3. Eligibility: AUSKF Member

4. Event: TEAM TOURNAMENT (Three Kenshis per team)
12 years and under Division Adult Kyu(19 years and up) Division
13-15 years Division Yudansha Division
16-18 years Division

5. Fees:(non-refundable)
Participation:
18 years and under $15.00
19 years and up $20.00
Bento (Lunch box): $8.00

Each team consists of three members. Team members may consist of individuals from the same or different dojos or regions.

Each team is requested to choose a name that is a Dojo Name followed by a letter from the alphabet representing the team.
Example: WLA-A, Long Beach-B, Gardena-C, etc., for each division.

A HEAD CONTACT PERSON over 18 years old should be assigned for each team and his or her phone number or e-mail address is to be listed on the application form.

Regulations of the matches will follow “The Regulation of Kendo Shiai and Shinpan” set forth by the Federation of International Kendo (FIK).

Tsuki waza is authorized for YUDANSHA DIVISION only.

Ranks as of May 1, 2013

Age as of May 26th, 2013

Each person can only participate in one division and is responsible for bringing their own
Me-Jirushi (Red/White indicator)

Each dojo must provide one or more shinpan for every 10 participants.
However we always have not enough number of shinpan, so please provide
as many as possible.

Since many of kids are not aware of the time and court for their team’s match(es), Please have an adult with team at all times.

If your kids division team does not answer when called for their match, your kids team will automatically lost by default. Once your kids team loses by default, your team cannot have a make up match even if you arrive at the court later.

As a general rule, it is not possible to modify team members after registration. However,
for unforeseen situations such as injuries, the tournament committee will evaluate the
case and be in contact.

REGULATIONS

Tournament rounds will be single elimination.

The individual match is conducted according to SANBON-SHOBU, and the chief judge will announce its duration in the morning.

If no winner is determined within the duration, a draw will be declared.

Determination of the winning team will be made in the following order of precedence:
A) Higher number of individual winners; but, if breaks even, then
B) Higher number of points scored.
Should A and B turn out to be even, a one point match play-off (daihyo-sen, ippon
shobu) between representatives of the two teams will determine the winning team.

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2011 AUSKF Junior Championships Registration

RSVP ASAP (Latest March 18)

Tournament Date: June 19, 2011

Location:
Marina High School
15871 Springdale St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
www.usjuniorkendoopen.com

Division:
• 9-years old and younger
• 10-11 years old
• 12-13 years old
• 14-15 years old
• 16-18 years old
• 13-under girls
• 14-18 girls
• Boys Team – 5 person team
• Girls Team – 3 person team

Fee: $25 per participant

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70th Annual NISEI WEEK Kendo Tournaments

Kyu Tournaments
AUGUST 22,2010
Roll Call 8:00~8:30 (all divisions)
Place: Hompa Honganji
815 East First St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Tournament
Individual Matches; 3 minutes, 2 min extension, hantei (Except semifinals and final)
Team Matches; 3 minutes, no extension

Divisions
10years and under any kyu
11 to 13 years any kyu
14 to 15 years any kyu
Women’s kyu 14 and older
Adult 16 and older
1) 0-4 kyu
2) 3-1 kyu

Team (kyu team)
senpo : 11 and under any kyu
jiho : 13 and under any kyu
chuken : 15 and under any kyu
fukusho : any kyu, any age
taisho : any kyu, any age

Tournament Fees:
Kyu Division- $15.00
Bento- $9.00 each
*all fees are non-refundable

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Additional requirement for Kendo Rank Promotion Examination

Southern California Kendo Organization

To all SCKO Affiliated Dojo
Regarding: Additional requirement for Kendo Rank Promotion Examination

We would like to announce that Southern California Kendo Organization (SCKO) has decided to add an examination item for 1 Kyu, 2 Kyu, and 3 Kyu promotion exams. The new test item is called “Basic Kendo practice with Bokuto” and All Japan Kendo Federation has been implementing in their promotion exams for the past few years. Please refer to the link below:
http://www.kendo.or.jp/news/200906_kendo-kyui-sinsakitei.html

Kenshis that have already obtained 1 Dan or higher will not have the opportunity to take this test. However, it is required that these people learn all the basic movements. Please master all 9 basic movements by yourself. If you have any questions, the SCKO Education department will always be happy to help you.

1. General: “Basic Kendo practice with Bokuto” is in total 9 basic steps which incorporates most of the basic Kendo movements. See explanation below (Japanese) and the video.
http://ken55.suppa.jp/waza.html

2. Since this is the first time we are implementing this, we will proceed in stages.
– November 2010 Promotion Exam: All 1 Kyu, 2 Kyu and 3 Kyu examinee must take the Bokuto Keiko Basic 1 to 4.
– April 2011: 1 Kyu and 2 Kyu examinee must take the Bokuto Keiko Basic 1 to 6, and 3 Kyu needs to take Basic 1 to 4.
– November 2011: 1 Kyu examinee must take a Bokuto Keiko Basic 1 to 9, 2 Kyu take Basic 1 to 6, and 3 Kyu take Basic 1 to 4.
– After April 2012: 1 Kyu – Basic 1 to 9
2 Kyu – Basic 1 to 6
3 Kyu – Basic 1 to 4
3. For a better understanding of Bokuto Keiko, SCKO Education will schedule seminars for all Dojo instructors (TBD). All Dojo instructors have the responsible to teach your Dojo members.
4. All 4 Kyu and higher Kenshis need their own Bokuto, which is required to learn Bokuto Keiko and also to take the exam.

This is an official announcement from SCKO and if you have any question, please contact the President, VP/Promotion, VP/education or Secretary of SCKO.

Sincerely yours,
Masaharu Makino
President SCKO

VP/Promotion Examination
VP/Education

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SCKO TEAM SCKO 2011 – Preliminary Tryout

Southern California Kendo Organization TEAM SCKO 2011 – Preliminary Tryout

 

Event: TEAM SCKO 2011 – Preliminary Tryout

Date:   Sunday, September 19, 2010

Time:   Sign in & Shinai Check:            11:00AM

Sign in closes:                         12:00AM

Elimination starts:                     12:30AM

Entry Fee: $25 per division

Registration Deadline: June 30, 2010

Location: Osaka Sangyo University (OSULA)

The Southern California Kendo Organization (SCKO) would like to invite eligible Kenshis to enter the TEAM SCKO 2011 Preliminary Tryout. The Preliminary Tryout is the first round of the two elimination tryouts process, which will determine who will represent SCKO at the 2011 All U.S. Kendo Championships (AUSKF), to be held during the July 4th weekend, in 2011 (tentative).  Details are yet to be decided.

Open tryouts is extremely time consuming. Therefore, the SCKO Board of Directors is asking each Dojo instructors, to recommend their outstanding Kenshis to participate in the Preliminary Tryout.

Qualifications:

• All participants must be members of both the SCKO and the AUSKF

• 2010 SCKO and AUSKF dues must be paid by March 31, 2011.

• All participants must be within the division age by the tournament date (July 2011).

Kenshis may only compete in one (1) division for the AUSKF Championships. However, you may enter a Kenshi in as many divisions as desired for the SCKO qualification process, as long as that participant meets the eligibility requirements, and pays the appropriate entry fee of $25 per division entered. Entry fees are non-refundable.

Category Age RankRestriction AUSKFMembership Selection Matches
Men 16 or over N/A 3 Years 3 min. Encho
Women 16 or over N/A 3 Years 3 min. Encho
Senior Youth (Boys) 16 – 18 N/A 1 Year 3 min. Encho
Junior Youth (Boys) 12 – 15 N/A 1 Year 3 min. Encho
Senior Youth (Girls) 16 – 18 N/A 1 Year 3 min. Encho
Junior Youth (Girls) 12 – 15 N/A 1 Year 3 min. Encho
Senior 50 + 3 Dan or higher 1 Year 3 min. Encho
Mudansha (Men/Women) 18 or over 1 Kyu or lower 1 Year 3 min. Encho

Round Robin results will be based on the following criteria:

1)    Player with the most “Number of Won Matches”

2)    If the “Number of Won Matches” is the same, then the player with the most “Number of Points (Ippon) obtained”

3)    If “Number of Won Matches” and “Number of Points (Ippon) obtained” are both tied, then a re-match will be played, in “Ippon Shobu”


TEAM SCKO Preliminary Tryout Application

TEAM SCKO Prospect

DOJO: ____________________________________________________

HEAD INSTRUCTOR NAME: __________________________________

Please check eligibility requirements.

Enter your Preliminary Tryout recommended participants information and return by June 30, 2010 to the following:

(Please use more pages if necessary)

Team SCKO Manager

Shoichi Morinaga

auskf2011@butokuden.com

LATE ENTRIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED

NAME (Last, First) RANK AGE DIVISION AUSKF # Phone # email
Kendo, Taro (Sample) 2 Dan 18 Men 12345 714-333-1234 kendo@scko.org
Kendo, Taro (Sample) 2 Dan 18 Sr. Youth 12345 714-333-1234 kendo@scko.org
Number of Participants: $25/division:x 25 Total:

2011 AUSKF National Championship

Team SCKO Tryout Participation Requirements

  1. Have AUSKF and SCKO membership dues paid prior to the Preliminary tryouts.
  2. Have the tryout entry form and the tryout fee ($25) submitted to SCKO.
  3. Have been recommended from the Dojo Head Instructor
  4. After the Preliminary tryout date is announced, all Team SCKO Prospects must participate in practice sessions, training camps, and meetings, until the AUSKF National Championship. Failing to do so, the player will receive a warning from the Manager or Coach, and if no improvement is made, this player will be eliminated from the Team SCKO Prospect list. The location of practice will be at Cerritos Dojo, every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month.

Team SCKO Selection Criteria

  1. Motivation and desire to be a SCKO player/team member
  2. Recommendation based on Manager and Coach’s decision
  3. Participate in all SCKO tryout process
  4. Win matches through the final tryouts
  5. Attend Team SCKO Practices, Training Camps, Godo Keiko, and Team events
  6. Be a team player and cooperate with the team
  7. Comply with the Manager and Coach’s requests. If the player can not comply with the requests, the player will be dismissed.

After Team SCKO is selected

  1. All Team SCKO members must participate in practice sessions, training camps, and meetings, until the AUSKF National Championships.
  2. Failing to participate in SCKO Team events (i.e. Team SCKO Practices, Training Camps, Godo Keiko, and Team events, as requested by the Manager and Coach), the player will be warned by the Manager or Coach. After the warning, if no improvement is made, this player will be dismissed from the Team SCKO.
  3. Be a team player and cooperate with the team.
  4. Comply with the Manager and Coach requests. If the player can not comply with these requests, the player will be dismissed.

Important Notice

 

  • We really hope that you are selected to the SCKO Team and become a part of the team. However, we are required to inform you that your team participation is “at will” basis, and that you can be dismissed at any time, with or without cause, and you are similarly able to leave the team.
  • Some players will play in the Team, the Individual matches, or both the Team and the Individual matches. The SCKO Team Manager and Coach will decide who will play in the Team or Individual matches, before the AUSKF Championships.
  • Players need to understand what will financially be provided by the SCKO (Drinks, taping, training camp fees, transportation costs, name tag, team jacket, etc. may be personal responsibility.)
  • Each player will be required to pay a fee of $200 participation fee, in order to cover part of the expenses for the AUSKF Championships trip and the training.
  • SCKO selection rules may vary if the AUSKF rules changes.

Team SCKO Schedule for AUSKF National Championship

Date Event Notes
Jun 30, 2010 Deadline to submit names for the Preliminary tryout
Jul/Aug, 2010 Keiko sessions in preparation for AUSKF Nationals Everyone who has submitted their names for the Preliminary Tryout should participate in the Keiko sessions. Practices will be held at Cerritos Dojo, every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month (18:30 – 20:00PM). Practice schedule may change as based on the progress of the team.
Sep 19, 2010 Preliminary Tryout(Group Round Robin) In the Preliminary Tryout, Prospect Players will be divided into groups, and the selected players will advance to the Final Tryout.Selection criteria: Round Robin results and Manager and Coach’s selection
Jan/Feb 2011 Training Camp Manager/Coach to determine date and agenda
Feb 13, 2011 Final Tryout Part I Round Robin. SCKO Team Members will be selected in the Final Tryout (Part I/ II). The number of players to be selected in each category is listed in the chart below.
Mar 13, 2011 Final Tryout Part II Round Robin. Continuation of the Final Tryout
Jun 2011 Training Camp Manager/Coach to determine date and agenda
Jun 2011 Send-off/Motivational party After June 19th SCKO Godo Keiko (Tentative)
Jul 2011 Championships AUSKF National Championship

Number of players to be selected by category

Category Age Team SCKOTotal (Selection/Mgr. Coach Pick)
Men 16 or over 9 (7/2)
Women 16 or over 8 (6/2)
Senior Youth (Boys) 16 – 18 6 (3/3)
Junior Youth (Boys) 12 – 15 6 (3/3)
Senior Youth (Girls) 16 – 18 6 (3/3)
Junior Youth (Girls) 12 – 15 3 (0/3)
Senior 50 + 2
Mudansha (Men/Women) 18 or over 2 Men+1 Women (1/2)

Team SCKO Manager

Shoichi Morinaga

auskf2011@butokuden.com