SKC Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, 28-Aug-2010:
Thank you to every one who attended the AGM last Saturday. Congratulations to Mark Stone, who was successful in his bid to become our new President, and Jessi Tilbrook, who is our new Treasurer.

Thank you to Luke Lee for his efforts as President over the last 12 months, and Janos Ferher for his efforts as Treasurer.

Click Here to view the minutes of the AGM

T. Itakura Sensei for achieving Kendo 6th Dan in Kyoto, Japan - April 2010

Dear All,

Good News!!!  T. Itakura Sensei attempted Kendo 6th Dan in Kyoto, Japan today and successfully passed the examination.  Congratulations to T. Sensei on his wonderful achievement!

Regards,
Vivian (Thursday, 29 April 2010 )

35th Australian Kendo Championships (AKC), Seminar and Grading Exam 2010
2 April - 7 April 2010, Melbourne

Congratulations to all participants of 35th AKC 2010 and Grading Examination
T. Nishimoto (Veteran Champion 2009, 2010), V. Yung (Women Individual and Women Team 2nd Place), J. Chaplin and L. Lee (Open Team 2nd Place) 35th AKC Results (View photos/videos).

S. Bunder Sensei for achieving Kendo 5th Dan at AKC.

Congratulations to all participants at SKC3 Friendship Cup 2010 - 27 February 2010 (View photos/videos)

Champions: The Walter Boys (W. Chung, D. Taira and P. Jeong)
2nd place: Kimchi & Meat Pie (P. Shelper, L. Lee and T. Yang)
Equal 3rd: Ni To Kai (T. Usser, K. Kimura and T. Nishimoto)
Equal 3rd: The Loose Cannons (A. Hudson, J. Chaplin and D Banbury)
Fighting Spirit Award: J. Chaplin

Quarterly club fees now due: $65 for adults and $32.50 for kids (under 16)
Account Name: Sydney Kendo Club; Bank: Westpac; BSB: 032 267; Account No: 209344.

Picton Grading - Saturday, 30 January 2010 and Sunday, 31 January 2010 Joint Squad Training
Registration closed.

Timetable: Saturday, 30 January 2010
10:00am - 10:45am Red & White Competition
10:45am - 12:30pm Grading Seminar
13:00pm - 13:30pm Grading Registration
13:30pm - 15:30pm Grading 6th Kyu - 4th Dan
15:30pm - 16:00pm Grading Results
16:00pm - 16:45pm Jigeiko

NSW Squad Training 2010 (NSWKA)
Dan
Sat - HKWard USYD (12noon till 2pm)
13, 20 February 2010
06, 13, 20, 27 March 2010
Women
Thurs, 11 February 2010 - MDK (8pm - 10pm)
Sat, 06 March 2010 - SKC (10am - 12noon)
Thurs, 18 March 2010 - UNSW (7.30pm - 9pm)
Kyu
Fridays - UTS Kendo Club - Sydney Boys High Basketball Stadium, Cleveland St, Moore Park - first left entrance to parking after crossing South Dowling Street (8pm till 11pm)
12, 19, 26 February 2010
05 March 2010

Thank you to Kanto University Kendo Federation - 関東学生剣道連盟
- Sydney Culture Exchange 06/07 March 2010 (View photos/videos)

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Sydney Cultural Exchange - HK Ward, University of Sydney
Saturday, 6th March, 2pm to 5pm
Sunday, 7th March, 9:30am to 11:30am

Following the Nittaidai visit in the past days, we are very fortunate to have another group of Japanese university kendo delegation visit us in Sydney next month. 

An 18-strong Kanto University Kendo Federation (関東学生剣道連盟) visiting delegation (12 men + 6 ladies) will come to Sydney on the weekend of 6th and 7th March, 2010 for two sessions of kendo keiko with the local kendoka. Details are as follow:

Kendo Keiko (2 sessions)
Saturday, 6th March, 2pm to 5pm
Sunday, 7th March, 9:30am to 11:30am
Venue: H.K. Ward, University of Sydney

Cultural Exchange Dinner (after Saturday keiko)
Lansdowne Hotel - http://www.lansdownehotel.com.au/hotel/restaurant
Time: Sat, 6th March from 6:30pm
Venue: Cnr City Road & Broadway, Broadway, Sydney
If you can, please come along to the dinner to show our welcome and appreciation for their visit  :)

Hope you can make it then!

Kind regards,

Vivian

Easter Saturday, 03 April 2010 - No Adults Kendo training.

Willoughby Park Center will be closed 05 April 2010 to May 2010
Wednesdays and Saturdays training venue will be changed.

Adults Kendo Training change venue to Willoughby Leisure Centre (Small Street, Willoughby) 08-17 April 2010:
Thursdays, 08 and 15 April 2010 7:30pm-9pm
Saturday 10th and 17th April 10am-12noon

35th AKC 2010, Seminars and Grading (Melbourne, 02-07 April 2010) --- Competition Draws + Live updates
We wish all our club members who are competing in the Australian Championships all the best.

35th AKC Results (View photos/videos)

Congratulations to all participants of 35th AKC 2010
T. Nishimoto (Veteran Champion 2009, 2010), V. Yung (Women Individual and Women Team 2nd Place), J. Chaplin and L. Lee (Open Team 2nd Place)

Congratulations to S Bunder Sensei who passed 5th Dan grading exam (first female Kendo sensei in NSW).

Women Kendo Training Timetable
Saturdays: 17April2010, 22May2010 and 26June2010 - HK Ward, USYD - 12noon till 2:00pm

Mature Age Kendo Seminar - Godo Keikokai 合同稽古会 (NSWKA members)
Sunday, 18 April 2010 - HKWard USYD, 11:00am till 2:00pm
For further information, please email to: ti.nswka@gmail.com

Dear All,

I am holding the second seminar for mature age NSWKA members at the University of Sydney HK Ward from 11 am to 2 pm on Sunday, 18 April 2010.  If you think there are other potential NSWKA members who may be interested in the seminar, please ask them to contact me by email at ti.nswka@gmail.com.

I will cover the following topics:

(1) Training and physical fatigue;
(2) Basic techniques and opportunity setting; and
(3) Jigeiko.

If you would like to add any particular topics to be covered, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes and regards,

________________________________________________________________

Dear All,

The second seminar for mature age NSWKA members is soon

Location:
University of Sydney HK Ward from 11 am to 2 pm on Sunday, 18 April 2010.

The following topics will be covered:

(1) Training and physical fatigue;
(2) Basic techniques and opportunity setting; and
(3) Jigeiko.

Warm Regards

Maowei Cheng
NSWKA State Secretary
Mob: 0430 971 286
secretary@nswkendo.org

Willoughby Park Center closed between 21 April and 22 May 2010. New training time and venues:

Training Venue: Willoughby Council have advised that the renovations on Willoughby Park Centre are progressing well. They hope to provide a status update early next week detailing when the renovations will be complete. At this stage they will hopefully be completed by the 16th May. A further update will be provided early next week.

Quarterly Fees: A number of members have still not paid their quarterly fees for the Apr-June quarter. If your fees are outstanding, could you please ensure you pay them in the next week?

Club Secretary (Wed 05May2010)

Willoughby Park Center temporarily closed. Adults Kendo Training new time and venues in May 2010.

Hi all,

Willoughby Council have announced the renovations to Willoughby Park Centre will be completed this weekend. This means we will be able to return to Willoughby Park Centre on Wednesday 19th May, thanks

Philip Shelper
Secretary, Sydney Kendo Club (Tue 11May2010)

Hi all,

Just two sleeps to go until we are back at Willoughby Park Centre.
The committee hopes to see you all there at Wednesday night training,

Philip Shelper
Secretary, Sydney Kendo Club (Mon 17May2010)

Maowei Cheng to nswka (Wed 12May2010)

Hi ALL

Chiba and Oda Sensei visit will be taking place as per the schedule below. It is flight arrangement only at this stage but will keep you all updated about other details.

31JUL    SYDNEY                1925
3AUG    TOKYO      

Regards,

NSW Women Kendo Training - Kata Practise - Basic and Theory
Saturday, 24 July 2010; 12:00pm - 2:00pm - HKWard USYD

Team Selection for Founders Cup
Saturday, 31 July 2010; 10:00am - 12:00pm

Chiba & Oda Sensei will visit Sydney on 1st-2nd August 2010:
Details of seminars (click here).

Tajima Sensei  (田嶋先生), Tanaka Sensei (田中先生) and Maki Sensei (牧 先生)
will visit Sydney Kendo Club (Willoughby) on Wednesday, 4-Aug-2010, 7:30pm till 9pm

and

- Han Rim Won Kumdo Dojang on Fri, 6-Aug-2010, 7:30pm - 9:30pm - Epping Community Centre, 9 Oxford Street, Epping 2121

No UTS training on Friday, 06 Aug 2010.

No Kendo training at Willoughby on Saturday, 07 Aug 2010 due to Founders' Cup 07/08 August 2010.

Written exam question can be found in the following link from section 2.3.11 - 2.3.15
http://www.nswkendo.org/files/GradingSystem.htm

AKR Grading Requirements - Effective from 19 October 2009

Dear All,

Please receive the above attachments and send them to your club members who are planning to participate in the forthcoming mock grading.

AKR Grading Requirements Volume 1 (PDF) - Effective from 19 October 2009
AKR Grading Requirements Volume 2 (PDF) - Effective from 19 October 2009

For further communication, please contact me by email at ti.nswka@gmail.com.

Kind regards,
T. Itakura

Maki Sensei (牧 先生) - Women Kendo Keiko: Wednesday, 11 Aug 2010, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Maki Miho Sensei, Renshi 6 Dan, will be conducting a women's kendo seminar this Wednesday night at SKC Willoughby dojo. We welcome all female kendo players of all levels to participate!

There will still be normal training for guys. Just that the girls will have a special ladies kendo seminar at the same time.

Vivian (Mon 9/08/2010)