The Dallas/Fort Worth Kendo & Iaido Kyokai was founded in 1976, and has developed into a martial arts and cultural organization which seeks to promote the growth and development of the Japanese martial arts and their related cultural activities. For over 30 years, the Dallas/Fort Worth Kendo & Iaido Kyokai has continued to hold training classes; to host tournaments, seminars, and promotional testing for ranks; and to promote cultural development and awareness by performing demonstrations at schools and cultural events.
Calendar of Events
Classes:
- Classes are held weekly. Click the Class Times & Locations link for more information
- First Classes Of The Year 2010 - Sunday, January 3, 2010
- Thanksgiving: No Classes - Thursday, November 25, 2010
Demonstrations, Seminars, & Testing:
- SWKIF Winter Iaido Seminar and Shinsa - January 29 - 31, 2010 - Dallas, TX
- SWKIF Spring Kendo Seminar & Shinsa - May 14 - 16, 2010 - Denver, CO
- AUSKF Iaido Summer Camp - June 9 - 13, 2010 - San Antonio, TX
- Dallas Japanese Association's Aki Matsuri - September 26, 2010
- Fort Worth's Botanical Gardens Fall Festival at the Japanese Gardens - October 24, 2010
- SWKIF Fall Kendo Seminar - October 29 - 31, 2010 - Colorado Springs, CO
Tournaments:
- Ito Tsutomu Cup Team Kendo Taikai - May 15, 2010 - Denver, CO
- Longhorn Invitational Team Kendo Taikai - October 3, 2010 - Austin, TX
- Nabeshima Cup & Texas Open Kendo Taikai - TBD, 2011 - Dallas, TX
Miscellaneous:
- DFWKIK General Board Meeting - Sunday, February 7, 2010
- SWKIF/AUSKF Annual Membership due - Sunday, February 28, 2010
- Summer Party - Saturday, July 17, 2010
- Christmas Party - TBD, 2010
