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AUSKF/SWKIF Annual Spring Membership Drive 15-31 March 2020 – Deadline is Fast Approaching

****URGENT REMINDER****

The Deadline for AUSKF/SWKIF Membership Registration/Renewal of the 31st of March is fast approaching, please complete it ASAP!!!

The AUSKF/SWKIF Annual Spring Membership Drive is now open for Registration/Renewal starting today and will run through the 31st of March.

www.unitedstateskendo.com

When going to the 2020 Membership Dues Page to select the Amount to pay, please be aware that both the AUSKF and SWKIF fees are showing the combined total (i.e. AUSKF 18 & Over: $60.00 and SWKIF 18yrs & Over: $30.00 so the amount showing to select is $90.00).
If you are registering for the first time, a One Time New Member Initiation Fee of $10.00 – AUSKF and $5.00 – SWKIF will be added.
If you have any questions or problems, please reach out immediately so we can work to resolve it, before the deadline, especially since we are on a hiatus.

Nathan or Simon

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Dojo Closure due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

After consulting with DFWKIK Board, we have made the unanimous decision to suspend practice immediately through, at the minimum, the end of March due to the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
The health and safety of our members and community are our top priority and will continue to monitor the outbreak.
Should we need to suspend practice past March, we will make sure to communicate these changes. Until then, please say safe and healthy.
Thank you,
Masayuki Mizuuchi
DFWKIK President
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2020 AUSKF/SWKIF Membership Drive

The Annual AUSKF/SWKIF Membership Drive will start on the 15th of March, and will run through the 31st of March.

If you plan on testing for promotion or participating in any AUSKF or SWKIF Sponsored event, you must be a member of the National and Regional Federation.

Registration/Renewal is done online via www.unitedstateskendo.com

AUSKF Membership Fees:

Adult (18 years and over) – $60.00

Children (17 years and under) – $30.00

Full time students – $30.00

One time Initiation Fee – $10.00

SWKIF Membership Fees:

18 Years & Over – $30.00

17 Yrs & Under – $15.00

New Member Initiation Fee – $5.00

If you have any issues or need your AUSKF Membership Number, please let Nathan Williams or Simon Martinez know, so we can work to get it resolved.

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SWKIF Nationals Men’s Team Tryouts and Godo Keiko – March 7th in Dallas

The SWKIF Men’s Team Tryouts will be held on Saturday, March 7th starting at 12pm to 4pm in Dallas, the address is listed below:
MAC Sports Center
200 West Continental Drive
Lewisville, TX 75067
Godo Keiko will follow, time permitting.
There is a $20.00 fee to cover the court rental cost.
This is an excellent opportunity to practice with fellow Kenshi of the regional federation.
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*****Schedule Update*****

The Annual Dojo Christmas Party will be held on Sunday, the 8th of December at May Dragon Restaurant in Addison,- 4848 Beltline Rd. Dallas, TX 75254 starting at 6pm (Sign-up Sheet will be posted soon.)
The Last Practice of the year will be on Sunday, the 22nd of December 2019.
The First Practice of the New Year, will be on Sunday the 5th of January 2020.
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****Schedule Change****

Basic and Advanced Iaido has been moved to the following Tuesday 10/15 due to Shiai Prep for the Longhorn Taikai next weekend.
Tuesday will be a Full Dress Rehearsal for the Taikai on Saturday, all Team Members are highly encouraged to attend
We will need help with setting up the Shiai-Jo, and timekeeping, scorekeeping etc. so those not participating in the Taikai please come out to help.
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Free Kendo Lesson Event at MAC Sports Center

Tuesday’s Night Practice will our Free Kendo Lesson Event at the MAC Sports Center in Lewisville (address below), starting at 8:00pm until 10:00pm
200 Continental Dr.
Lewisville, TX 75067
Please bring any spare Serviceable Shinai you may have for our potential new students to use during this Free Lesson.
We need as many members available as possible for this event.
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Shiai Prep – 24th September

Due to the Upcoming Longhorn Taikai, the practice on Tuesday, the 24th of September will be Shiai Preparation, all Longhorn Team Members are highly encouraged to attend.
Practice will start at 8pm and end at 10pm.
Even if you are not in Bogu, we will need people to help with timekeeping etc. This an opportunity to learn about Shiai Matches.
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Sunday Practice 22nd September is cancelled

Due to the DJA’s Akimatsuri Festival this Sunday, the 22nd of September, practice is cancelled as we will be Performing an Iaido and Kendo Embu, and Manning an Activity Booth.

If you are available for the Iaido or Kendo Embu, please sign up via the GoogleForm below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8HX7gBu3A_Rp_PxQJlw5ZZgeTDNUi1Ijm_7RcYFr6kmkCNA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Again, there will no Practice on Sunday the 22nd!!!

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****Schedule Change****

Due to School events at Greenhill, Practice on Sunday the 8th, is Cancelled.

This month is going to be a busy month for School Events, please make and sure and check your email, the website and FB for announcements on Schedule Changes.

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Upcoming Events

August 16th thru 18th
AUSKF Kendo Summer Camp in Salt Lake City, UT

August 24th & 25th
Ota Sensei Seminar in Taos, NM

September 14th

SWKIF Prospects Practice

Farmers Branch Recreation Center

September 22nd
DJA Akimatsuri Embu

October – SWKIF Fall Event in Austin, TX
11th – SWKIF Board Meeting
12th – Longhorn Taikai @ University of Texas at Austin
13th – SWKIF Fall Shinsa

31st – NCARC Sayonara Dinner Embu