Events

Sunday August 3, 2008
(all day)
Start: Aug 2 2008 - 12:00am
End: Aug 11 2008 - 11:59pm

AUSKF has a great opportunity and is pleased to announce an intercultural activity in
Japan, requested by Taraki-mach, Kumamoto, Japan. This is a 10-day Kendo
training camp for American youth kendoists, including various kinds of
cultural activities with Japanese high school students under the direction
of chief instructor, Mr. Migita (8th dan, Kyoshi, Champion of All Japan
Kendo Championship in 1976)

Where:Taraki, Kumamoto, Japan

Please download the documents below for full details.
*NOTE* Registration deadline is: 03-25-2008

Start: 16:00
End: 19:00

Sunday August 03, 2008

All Eastern United States Kendo Federation Spring Taikai

Polytechnic University
6 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn, New York 11201
(which is on Jay Street between Tech Place and Willoughby Street in downtown Brooklyn)

Entry Fee: team and individual $35.00 per person.
(If you do individual or team only is 20.00)
If you are not member of AUSKF, entry fee is $25.00 more.
The total is $60.00. All players must be 14years old & up.

For more info please visit www.nyckendo.com

Monday August 4, 2008
(all day)
Start: Aug 2 2008 - 12:00am
End: Aug 11 2008 - 11:59pm

AUSKF has a great opportunity and is pleased to announce an intercultural activity in
Japan, requested by Taraki-mach, Kumamoto, Japan. This is a 10-day Kendo
training camp for American youth kendoists, including various kinds of
cultural activities with Japanese high school students under the direction
of chief instructor, Mr. Migita (8th dan, Kyoshi, Champion of All Japan
Kendo Championship in 1976)

Where:Taraki, Kumamoto, Japan

Please download the documents below for full details.
*NOTE* Registration deadline is: 03-25-2008

Tuesday August 5, 2008
(all day)
Start: Aug 2 2008 - 12:00am
End: Aug 11 2008 - 11:59pm

AUSKF has a great opportunity and is pleased to announce an intercultural activity in
Japan, requested by Taraki-mach, Kumamoto, Japan. This is a 10-day Kendo
training camp for American youth kendoists, including various kinds of
cultural activities with Japanese high school students under the direction
of chief instructor, Mr. Migita (8th dan, Kyoshi, Champion of All Japan
Kendo Championship in 1976)

Where:Taraki, Kumamoto, Japan

Please download the documents below for full details.
*NOTE* Registration deadline is: 03-25-2008

Start: 19:10
End: 21:00

GKA will hold a Promotion Examination on August 5th (Tuesday) at 7:10 PM in Studio A. The examination will test up to 1-dan (shodan).

Requirements for taking exam:

1. One should be a member of AUSKF and SEUSKF.
2. No outstanding balance in GKA monthly facility fee.
3. Approval of head instructor (Arai Sensei).

Anyone who is interested in taking examination, please fill out the Testing Application Form (attached file) submit to Arai Sensei with your test fee.

* Test fees: make check payable to GKA (testing for 2-kyu below = $15, 1-kyu above = $25)

Wednesday August 6, 2008
(all day)
Start: Aug 2 2008 - 12:00am
End: Aug 11 2008 - 11:59pm

AUSKF has a great opportunity and is pleased to announce an intercultural activity in
Japan, requested by Taraki-mach, Kumamoto, Japan. This is a 10-day Kendo
training camp for American youth kendoists, including various kinds of
cultural activities with Japanese high school students under the direction
of chief instructor, Mr. Migita (8th dan, Kyoshi, Champion of All Japan
Kendo Championship in 1976)

Where:Taraki, Kumamoto, Japan

Please download the documents below for full details.
*NOTE* Registration deadline is: 03-25-2008

Thursday August 7, 2008
(all day)
Start: Aug 2 2008 - 12:00am
End: Aug 11 2008 - 11:59pm

AUSKF has a great opportunity and is pleased to announce an intercultural activity in
Japan, requested by Taraki-mach, Kumamoto, Japan. This is a 10-day Kendo
training camp for American youth kendoists, including various kinds of
cultural activities with Japanese high school students under the direction
of chief instructor, Mr. Migita (8th dan, Kyoshi, Champion of All Japan
Kendo Championship in 1976)

Where:Taraki, Kumamoto, Japan

Please download the documents below for full details.
*NOTE* Registration deadline is: 03-25-2008

Friday August 8, 2008
(all day)
Start: Aug 2 2008 - 12:00am
End: Aug 11 2008 - 11:59pm

AUSKF has a great opportunity and is pleased to announce an intercultural activity in
Japan, requested by Taraki-mach, Kumamoto, Japan. This is a 10-day Kendo
training camp for American youth kendoists, including various kinds of
cultural activities with Japanese high school students under the direction
of chief instructor, Mr. Migita (8th dan, Kyoshi, Champion of All Japan
Kendo Championship in 1976)

Where:Taraki, Kumamoto, Japan

Please download the documents below for full details.
*NOTE* Registration deadline is: 03-25-2008

Saturday August 9, 2008
(all day)
Start: Aug 2 2008 - 12:00am
End: Aug 11 2008 - 11:59pm

AUSKF has a great opportunity and is pleased to announce an intercultural activity in
Japan, requested by Taraki-mach, Kumamoto, Japan. This is a 10-day Kendo
training camp for American youth kendoists, including various kinds of
cultural activities with Japanese high school students under the direction
of chief instructor, Mr. Migita (8th dan, Kyoshi, Champion of All Japan
Kendo Championship in 1976)

Where:Taraki, Kumamoto, Japan

Please download the documents below for full details.
*NOTE* Registration deadline is: 03-25-2008

Sunday August 10, 2008
(all day)
Start: Aug 2 2008 - 12:00am
End: Aug 11 2008 - 11:59pm

AUSKF has a great opportunity and is pleased to announce an intercultural activity in
Japan, requested by Taraki-mach, Kumamoto, Japan. This is a 10-day Kendo
training camp for American youth kendoists, including various kinds of
cultural activities with Japanese high school students under the direction
of chief instructor, Mr. Migita (8th dan, Kyoshi, Champion of All Japan
Kendo Championship in 1976)

Where:Taraki, Kumamoto, Japan

Please download the documents below for full details.
*NOTE* Registration deadline is: 03-25-2008

Monday August 11, 2008
End: 23:59
Start: Aug 2 2008 - 12:00am
End: Aug 11 2008 - 11:59pm

AUSKF has a great opportunity and is pleased to announce an intercultural activity in
Japan, requested by Taraki-mach, Kumamoto, Japan. This is a 10-day Kendo
training camp for American youth kendoists, including various kinds of
cultural activities with Japanese high school students under the direction
of chief instructor, Mr. Migita (8th dan, Kyoshi, Champion of All Japan
Kendo Championship in 1976)

Where:Taraki, Kumamoto, Japan

Please download the documents below for full details.
*NOTE* Registration deadline is: 03-25-2008

Saturday August 16, 2008
Start: 17:15
End: 17:50

First organized kata practice is scheduled for Aug 16th, 5:15 pm - 5:50 pm in Studio A

For questions, please contact: rodi@georgiakendo.com

Friday August 29, 2008
Start: 17:00
Start: Aug 29 2008 - 5:00pm
End: Aug 31 2008 - 5:00pm

The AUSKF Kendo Summer Camp will be held in Santa Clara, California this year.

The dates for the camp are August 29th - 31st.

Here is the information on the guest sensei the the AUSKF have invited for this event:
Taizan Shimano sensei, Kendo Hanshi 8th Dan and Former Kendo Chief Instructor of Osaka Polis Department
Tanetoshi Terachi sensei, Kendo Kyoshi 8th Dan and Kendo Instructor of Tokyo Metropolitan Polis Department

Please download the documents below for all details and registration forms.

Saturday August 30, 2008
(all day)
Start: Aug 29 2008 - 5:00pm
End: Aug 31 2008 - 5:00pm

The AUSKF Kendo Summer Camp will be held in Santa Clara, California this year.

The dates for the camp are August 29th - 31st.

Here is the information on the guest sensei the the AUSKF have invited for this event:
Taizan Shimano sensei, Kendo Hanshi 8th Dan and Former Kendo Chief Instructor of Osaka Polis Department
Tanetoshi Terachi sensei, Kendo Kyoshi 8th Dan and Kendo Instructor of Tokyo Metropolitan Polis Department

Please download the documents below for all details and registration forms.

Sunday August 31, 2008
End: 17:00
Start: Aug 29 2008 - 5:00pm
End: Aug 31 2008 - 5:00pm

The AUSKF Kendo Summer Camp will be held in Santa Clara, California this year.

The dates for the camp are August 29th - 31st.

Here is the information on the guest sensei the the AUSKF have invited for this event:
Taizan Shimano sensei, Kendo Hanshi 8th Dan and Former Kendo Chief Instructor of Osaka Polis Department
Tanetoshi Terachi sensei, Kendo Kyoshi 8th Dan and Kendo Instructor of Tokyo Metropolitan Polis Department

Please download the documents below for all details and registration forms.

Saturday September 6, 2008
Start: 17:00
End: 18:00

Beginner I and II classes start. Please bring a check made out to GKA and show up 15 minutes EARLY to class. If you need a shinai, they will be available for purchase at the first class(throught a third party supplier) or ahead of time from a kendo equipment supplier.

Please refer to the detailed information and class registration forms on the Beginner I and Beginner II information pages.

Start: 17:15
End: 17:50

Here is a try at having a second organized kata class.

Practice is scheduled for Sept 6th, 5:15 pm - 5:50 pm in Studio A

For questions, please contact: rodi@georgiakendo.com

Sunday September 7, 2008
Start: 12:00
End: 16:00

Nantobukan is hosting a 4 hour godo-geiko at their dojo in Athens.

Below is the schedule of the event.

Location:
Nantobukan
c/o classic martial arts club
165 Coile Drive
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 353-3616
www.classic-mac.com

Date:
Sunday September 7, 2008
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Schedule:
12:00 – 1:00 Kata-geiko
1:00 – 2:00 waza-geiko
2:00 – 3:00 shiai-geiko
3:00 – 4:00 jigeiko

Fees: $10 per person. Cash only and will be collected the day of the godo-geiko.

Saturday September 20, 2008
Start: 00:00
End: 18:00

This is a message from the organizer of the event.

"All,

For those of you who are aware of the tournament, thanks for being patient! For those of you who aren't aware of it, please join us in spreading the word.

Attached is a copy of a registration packet for the tournament.

Start: 00:42
End: 00:43

I will post more information when it becomes available.

Saturday September 27, 2008
Start: 00:30

Place: UK Alumni Gymnasium, 102 Ave. of Champions, Lexington KY 40506
Note: Please make drink available for yourself since there is no AC at the gym.

Time: 9:30 am ~ 3:00 pm

Lecturer: Ariga sensei, 7th rank (President of ECUSKF, Vice President of AUSKF, Referee of the World Kendo Championship in year 2004, 2006, and 2008)
Assistant lecturer: Maeda sensei, 7th rank (Vice President of SEUSKF)

Start: 17:00
End: 17:50

Organized kata practice.

Practice is scheduled for Sept 27th, 5:00 pm - 5:50 pm in Studio A

For questions, please contact: rodi@georgiakendo.com

Based on No Koala! theme by Ross Kendall