Practice on the 13th of October for both Iaido and Kendo is Cancelled.
This is due to the Longhorn Taikai & SWKIF Fall Shinsa being held this weekend, and most of our Sensei and a large group of Students will be in Austin.
****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.
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.
Shiai Prep – 24th September
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!!!
Shiai Preparation Tuesday 9/17 ****Gym Change****
Tuesday, 9/17 – Normal Start Time we will now be in the Cox Gym. Advanced Kendo with Shiai-Gieko.
All who plan to compete at the Longhorn Taikai, should be here for Team Selection and Tryouts.
****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.
****Schedule Change****
Due to activities at Greenhill, tonight’s Practice will start at 8:30pm and end at 10:00pm.
Apologies for the late announcement.
****Schedule Change****
Next Tuesday, July 30th is the 5th Tuesday of the month. Class will be Kendo Only, Basics followed by Advanced. We are planning to start ramping up for the Fall Shinsa and Taikai. Please join us.
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
Annual Dojo Pool Party 13th of July 2pm -5pm
The Annual Dojo Pool Party will be held on the 13th of July, 2pm – 5pm at Al & Lucy’s House, the Address will be provided in class, all members and their families are welcome to attend.
Please use the link below to sign-up for the Party.
Practice on Thursday, the 4th of July Cancelled
Due the 4th of July holiday activities in Addison, such as Kaboom Town, class on Thursday the 4th of July is cancelled.
Enjoy your holiday and be safe!
SWKIF Nationals Team Prospects Practice 15th of June
SWKIF will host it’s first Nationals Team Prospects Practice on Saturday, the 15th of June in Dallas, TX at Greenhill School at 1pm – 4pm.
There is a $15.00 cash participation fee, which will be collected to help cover the Gym Rental cost.
This is a wonderful opportunity to practice with your fellow Kenshi from the Federation.
DFWKIK Members Promoted at the SWKIF Spring Shinsa
Congratulations to the following members who were promoted at the SWKIF Spring Shinsa, during Nabeshima Weekend
Jess Alvarez 3Kyu
EuiJin Kim 3Kyu
Brett Thompson 3Kyu
Frederick Widjaja 3Kyu
Tristan Ryu Bingman 1Kyu
Joshua Jang 1Kyu
Alan Kwon 1Kyu
Sang Kwon 1Kyu
Ryan Lu 1Kyu
Jennyrayne Colangan 3Dan
Sangki Lee 3Dan
Nathan Williams 3Dan
Noemi Arnal Villalba 4Dan
Results of the 2019 Nabeshima Cup and Texas Open Kendo Taikai
Congratulations to All:
Mudansha Division (1 Kyu and below)
1st Place: Joshua Jang Dallas-Fort Worth Kendo & Iaido Kyokai
2nd Place: Joseph Kwon Dallas-Fort Worth Kendo & Iaido Kyokai
3rd Place: Jeffery Williams El Paso Kendo Club
3rd Place: Tristian Bingman Dallas-Fort Worth Kendo & Iaido Kyokai
Kantosho: TJ Scott-Shoichi Okamura Bellevue Kendo Club
Kantosho: Yunsu Kim Houston Kendo Kyokai
Yudansha Division (1 Dan to 3 Dan)
1st Place: Takahiro Yoshikawa Austin Kendo Doshikai
2nd Place: David Choe Houston Kendo Kyokai
3rd Place: Grant Matsuura Salt Lake Kendo & Iaido Kyokai
3rd Place: Nathan Williams Dallas-Fort Worth Kendo & Iaido Kyokai
Kantosho: Alex Cherry Salt Lake Kendo & Iaido Kyokai
Kantosho: Zach Gonzalez Dallas-Fort Worth Kendo & Iaido Kyokai
Women’s Division (3 Dan and below
1st Place: Huong Dang Austin Kendo Doshikai
2nd Place: Vivian Bentley Salt Lake Kendo & Iaido Kyokai
3rd Place: Ayse Gursoy University of Texas Kendo Association
3rd Place: Jennyrayne Colangan Dallas-Fort Worth Kendo & Iaido Kyokai
Kantosho: Lauren Menkemeller NOLA – New Orleans Kendo Club
Kantosho: Jess Alvarez Dallas-Fort Worth Kendo & Iaido Kyokai
Texas Open (4 dan and above)
1st Place: Michio Kajitani Arkansas Kendo Club
2nd Place: Kazuki Yamamoto Dallas-Fort Worth Kendo & Iaido Kyokai
3rd Place: Andrew Takahashi NOLA – New Orleans Kendo Club
3rd Place: Peter Houston Houston Kendo Kyokai
Kantosho: Jeff Chen Austin Kendo Doshikai
*****PRACTICE CANCELLED!! *****
Due to a an unannounced scheduling conflict today, Sunday the 7th of April, practice is CANCELLED!!!
Schedule Changes for April
Due Nabeshima Weekend, here is the planned schedule for our Tuesday classes though April:
April 2 – 7:15 to 9:30, All Kendo, Basic and Advanced with some Shiai matches.
April 9 – All Iaido, Basic and Advanced.
April 16 – 7:15 to 9:30, All Kendo, Advanced with some Shiai matches. All members are welcome as we prepare for the Taikai.
April 23 – 7:15 to 9:30, All Kendo, Shiai dress rehearsal. All members should plan to attend.
April 30 – 7:15 to 9:30, Jodo to 8:30, Kendo Keiko with Abe Sensei until 9:30.
****IMPORTANT SCHEDULE CHANGE****
Due to an Event at Greenhill, Practice on Thursday, the 4th of April is cancelled.
Practice will resume on Sunday the 7th of April.
Nabeshima Weekend Volunteer Sign Up
We will need Volunteers to help with setting up the Phillips Gymnasium on Friday Night the 26th, running the Nabeshima Cup Taikai and Texas Open on Saturday, the 27th of April and on Sunday, the 28th of April for the SWKIF Spring Shinsa.
Nabeshima Weekend is our premier event and we will need all the help we can get.
Please sign up using the GoogleForms below:
AUSKF/SWKIF Membership Registration/Renewal begins on March 15th 2019
The 2019 AUSKF/SWKIF Membership Drive, starts tomorrow, this year everything will be completed online including payment, via the AUSKF website listed below, however there may be an additional step, we awaiting further guidance.
You will first need to create your account and verify your information i.e. Rank, etc.
Then you will either Register for membership (First Timers – Please include the initation fees for AUSKF and SWKIF) or renew your current membership.
Please feel to reach out, if you have any questions or issues.
AUSKF and SWKIF Membership is mandatory for promotion testing and attending AUSKF/SWKIF Functions, it is is highly encouraged for all members.
The deadline is March 31st 2019.
2019 SWKIF Spring Shinsa Registration – Deadline: 13 April 2019
If you plan on testing at the SWKIF Spring Shinsa on the 28th of April, please make sure and speak with Ichimura Sensei for his approval, prior to registering for the Shinsa. Also you must be a member of AUSKF/SWKIF.
Deadline for Registration: 13th of April, 2019