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 35 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.

2012 SWKIF Iaido Seminar and Shinsa - Omaha, NE - Febuary 17th-19th

Tue, 01/10/2012 - 11:05pm — webmaster

Omaha Kendo & Iaido Kyokai is pleased to be hosting the 2012 SWKIF Iaido Seminar. The dates of the seminar are February 17, 18, & 19. For those that wish to stay, the seminar with Oda sensei will continue following the shinsa and all day Monday. Iaido examinations up to and including Sandan will be held Sunday morning, February 19th.

This year’s SWKIF Iaido Seminar will be led by Oda Katsuo Sensei, Iaido Hanshi 8th dan, Kendo Kyoshi 7th Dan. Oda Sensei was the number-one student of the late Haga Tadatoshi Sensei. He is a member of the ZNKR Iaido Committee and president of the Shizuoka Iaido Federation/vice-president Shizuoka Kendo Renmei.

Seminar applications must be postmarked no later than February 1st. Please complete the seminar application and return them to Steve Sasaki.

As previously noted all testing applications must be signed by Ichimura sensei, and returned to Cooper sensei by January 31st.

Hotel:
Omaha Executive Inn
3650 South 72nd Street
Omaha, NE 68124,
(402) 397-3700

Winter Iaido Shinsa Application, Omaha, Nebraska - February 19th, 2012

Sat, 01/07/2012 - 11:27am — webmaster

All those wishing to test at the Winter Iaido Shinsa in Omaha, please complete these forms, have then signed by Ichimura sensei, and returned to Cooper sensei before January 31st, 2012.

(UPDATED) 2012 Membership Application to the SWKIF and AUSKF form now available

Fri, 01/06/2012 - 6:43pm — webmaster

If you wish to join or renew your membership with the SWKIF this year, please get the attached form and payment to Yong by no later then February 26.

Please make all checks out to DFWKIK.

Calendar of Events

Classes:

  • Classes are held weekly. Click the Class Times & Locations link for more information
  • Thanksgiving: No Classes - Thursday, November 24, 2012
  • First Class Of The Year 2012 - Tuesday, January 3, 2012
  • Last Class Of The Year 2012 - Sunday, December 16, 2012

Demonstrations, Seminars, & Testing:

  • SWKIF Winter Iaido Seminar and Shinsa - February 17 - 19, 2012 - Omaha, NE
  • SWKIF Spring Kendo Seminar & Shinsa - TBD
  • AUSKF Iaido Summer Camp - Reported June 21 - 24, 2012 (Tentative) - TBD
  • Japanese Fall Festival (Akimatsuri) Demonstration - TBD - Dallas, TX
  • SWKIF Fall Kendo Seminar & Shinsa - TBD

Tournaments:

Miscellaneous:

  • DFWKIK General Board Meeting - Sunday, January 29, 2012
  • SWKIF/AUSKF Annual Membership due - Sunday, February 26, 2012
  • Summer Party - Saturday, August 18, 2012 (Tentative) - Dallas, TX
  • Christmas Party - Sunday, December 16, 2012 (Tentative) - Dallas, TX
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