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Torrance Dojo 50 years anniversary tournament and seminar with Nabeyama Sensei (8-Dan), head instructor of Tsukuba University Kendo Club
Deadline to register: September 29 https://www.portlandkendo.com/payment/pnkf-taikai
Date: November 2nd Location: Curtis Junior High School 3725 Grandview Dr W, University Place, WA 98466
Doors: 8:00am Opening ceremony - 9:30am
Fee: $20 Bento: $18
ALL competitors are required to sign the Concussion Awareness Form. This is a requirement for this venue. Please sign and bring the form with you to the taikai.
If you are ordering a bento, please let me know if you want chicken or vegetarian.
Women can either enter the individual mixed or individual womens. You cannot enter both. Please let me know which one you prefer.
The shinsa is for all kyu ranks. The deadline to submit your registration is September 29. Please sign up at: https://www.portlandkendo.com/payment/shinsa
Get permission from Choi Sensei to test. For 3 kyu you need to have practiced kendo for at least 12 months. 2 kyu and 1 kyu need 6 months at the previous rank. Please see the attached documents for more information and the schedule for October 13.
We are holding an Oregon Kendo seminar on Oct 12 Saturday before the Oregon Shinsa on Oct 13 Sunday (Up to 1 Kyu). The seminar will be led by Koike Sensei of NW Kendo. The theme of the seminar this time is "Sae (sharp strike)."
The seminar is for yudansha, yukyusha and people who are taking kyu shinsa in the near future. Bogu is required.
Sign up is in a google docs from the portlandkendo email.
Time: Opening ceremony at 9:30 am (doors open at 8:00am)
Location: Curtis Junior High School main gymnasium, 3725 Grandview Dr W, University Place, WA 98466
Registration and Lunch:
Entry fee: $ 25 (registration) + $ 15 (lunch)
Registration due: September 18th, 2024
Women’s individuals:
Women’s teams: Randomly mixed teams of 3
Rules and Format:
Individuals: Preliminary round robin matches (3 min) in groups of 3 or 4.
Teams:
We request that dojos/clubs prepare participants with their own tasuki and shinpans bring their flags if possible.
**Registration Deadline: September 14th 2024. **
Date: Sunday October 6, 2024 Time: Door opens at 12 noon, Sign in closes at 12:30pm, Opening Ceremony starts at 1pm
Location: North Seattle Church 2150 N 122nd St. Seattle, WA 98133 Eligibility: PNKF members 18 years old and under not having graduated high school (Tentative) Divisions:
**Registration Deadline: September 14th 2024. **
Register at: https://www.portlandkendo.com/payment/bellevue-junior-taikai-keycp
Entrance Fee: $25 (Snacks, but no lunch, will be provided)
Details of the taikai can be found on NW Kendo Club’s website northwestkendo.com/taikai.
(More information to come, sign up sheet in email)
The PNKF is happy to invite you to this year's shinpan seminar. Open to all, this opportunity to practice together will focus on 3rd Dan and above to help improve the quality of shinpan in the PNKF. All PNKF members that are 2nd Dan and below are welcome and encouraged to attend the seminar so that we have shiaisha for the seminar participants (ie—3rd Dan and up) to practice on.
The seminar will be led by Shinichi Koike Sensei (Northwest Kendo Club).
Sign up by Sep 1st, 2024
Sep 9th 2024 Monday Kenchikai 7-9pm (7-8 kyu and jr | 8-9 Yudansha)
Sep 10th 2024 Tuesday Sunnyside Grange 7:30 - 9 PM (doors open at 7pm to practice Kata)
Sep 11th, 2024 Wednesday Camas Community Center 5:15 pm Kids | 6:15 pm Intermediate | 7:15 pm Advanced
Sep 12th 2024, Thursday No practice
Sep 13th 2024 Friday Conestoga Recreation Center 6:30-9 pm
Sep 14th 2024 Saturday IRCO 12-5pm | Sayonara dinner (time and location TBA)
Sep 15th, 2024 Sunday IRCO 12-5 pm
Sep 16th, 2024 Monday Kenchikai 7-pm Adults $30, Students $20, and Kids under 18 are free.
It will be $25 for the Sayonara dinner/party in which we will all celebrate our hard work and Sasaki sensei coming to visit.
Here is the payment link: https://www.portlandkendo.com/payment/sasaki-sensei-seminar-xyyxb
With earliest records dating back to 1924, Seattle Kendo Kai continues to remain active and is an integral part of the kendo community in the Pacific Northwest. We invite you to join us in celebrating this milestone in our history. Events will include special Godo Keiko with local dojos, outdoor activities, Good Will Taikai, and a banquet.
PLACE: Mercer Island Community & Event Center 8236 SE 24th St
Taikai Doors: 9:00 am Taikai Start: 10:00 am
Banquet Doors: 5:30 pm
Banquet Start: 6:00 pm
Taiki is free to attend, banquet is $60/person
Deadline to signup is June 8th !!
Open to all, this opportunity to practice together will focus on both Nihon Kendo Kata - the ones we are typically more familiar with - as well as Bokuto niyoru Kendo Kihonwaza Keikoho or BKKK - which we might still be getting acquainted with.
Led by David Yotsuuye Sensei (Bellevue Kendo Club) and Hiroaki Fukumoto Sensei (Seattle Kendo Kai), this seminar will help you learn, practice and improve your kata and kihon.
Signup is a google docs from a previous PKC email.
Obukan Kendo Club is pleased to cordially invite you to our first ever Rose City Shiai Seminar! For our first ever Shiai Seminar, we wanted to give an opportunity to explore a subject that we don't normally have the time to cover in our regular keiko sessions. We will explore some shiai waza and individual shiai mentality, but the main focus will be team matches.
Led by:
Elizabeth Marsten Sensei - Team USA 2000, 2003, 4x Team PNKF Women's Team Captain, 2023 Team PNKF Head Coach
Ryan Atagi Sensei - 4x PNKF Men's Team player and 2017 Team Captain
Time: 10am to 4pm Doors open at 9:30am
Where: Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center Center 9985 SW 125th Ave, Beaverton, OR 97008
Entry Fee: $25 for participants, volunteers are free
Participation and Volunteer Link sent out in PKC email.
Deadline to register is April 29th!!
This is a junior tournament, all participants must be 18 years and under and in high school or below.
TIME: 10:00AM Opening Ceremonies (Doors open at 9:00AM)
PLACE: Highland Community Center 14224 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue, WA
COST: $25.00 entry fee per competitor, includes a lunch
Signup: https://www.portlandkendo.com/payment/bellevue-junior-taikai
Sign up by April 15th, 2024! (Google Sheet sent from Portland Kendo Club email)
The seminar is for all yudansha, kyu level and future taikai volunteers.
Seminar led by Koike Sensei of NW Kendo Club
(Adults 12:15pm - 4pm (jigeiko at 3pm), 4-6pm Juniors component/open classroom Q+A). Doors will open at 11:45am.
There is a waiver you will need to sign and bring as well.
This is open to everyone in bogu that is 16 and older.
Parking will be available in the Montlake Parking Lot E1 and E18 north of the IMA.
The theme of the seminar is "Yoko-datotsu and taking center."
Beginners Taikai for those with less than 5 years kendo experience (ages 16+). Make sure to sign up by March 4th!
Seminar hosted by Oregon State Univeristy Kendo Club and led by Shinichi Koike-sensei (7-Dan). Be sure to sign-up!
The 60th Invitational Steveston Taikai. Be sure to register by Jan. 21st!
Due to the ice and snow we have to cancel practice. Please stay warm and safe at home!
First Pracice of the New Year! Potluck to follow
A chance to hang-out and work on equopment maitenance after practice. Bring shinai, kote, or any other piece of equipment you might have that is falling apart or in need of a bit of work. The club will provide food (probably pizza) and folks are encouraged to bring additional dishes to share.
Due to a sudden loss of the IRCO Gym we are hoping to practice at the Sunnyside Grange. Updates forthcoming as we get confirmation.
Our Federation/Regional Tournament
Held at the Kent Commons. Make sure to register by Oct. 7th
No regularly scheduled practice or beginner class Sunday Oct. 15th due to Shinsa being held at the same time and place.
Good luck for all those testing!
Shinsa, right here in Oregon! Up to 1-kyu rank being awarded.
Seminar led by Koike-sensei on "proper kihon and proper mindset on learning kendo." Make sure to register if you are planning to attend!
