Dallas/Fort Worth Kendo and Iaido Kyokai
"the concept of kendo is to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the katana"
Virtual practice will begin tomorrow at 8 pm. This practice is only open to dojo members who are registered with AUSKF. If you are already registered with AUSKF and wish to join practice contact Simon Martinez for the link to the meeting.
All others who are interested in joining but net yet registered with AUSKF please consider doing so at your earliest convenience at https://www.unitedstateskendo.com/
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.
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.
Due to an event at Greenhill, practice on Thursday, the 13th of February is cancelled!!!
Enjoy your Valentine’s Day with your loved ones.
The Iaido portion of tomorrow evening’s Thursday class has been changed to Jodo.
We will practice Jodo from 7:15 until 8:30 p.m.
Kendo will follow at 8:30 p.m. as usual.
All Practices are cancelled on the 26th of January, due to the General Board Meeting starting at 9am which will be held in the Dining Hall Conference Room in the Crossman Dining Hall (See attached Map), please use the Hornet Road Entrance.
All Members are welcome to attend to see the operations of the Dojo.
Our First Practice of 2020 will be on Sunday, the 5th of January.
9:00am – Iaido
10:45am – Kendo Kata
11:15am – Kendo
Let’s have a great turnout for the New Year!!!
Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, practice is cancelled.
Practice will resume on Sunday, the 2nd of December, normal schedule.
We wish everyone and their families a Happy Thanksgiving!!!
The Dojo Christmas Party will be held on Sunday, the 8th of December at May Dragon Restaurant at 6pm, the sign-up form link is below
The Christmas Party is also where our Annual Awards are presented.
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!!!
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.
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.
Due to activities at Greenhill, tonight’s Practice will start at 8:30pm and end at 10:00pm.
Apologies for the late announcement.
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.