SWKIF Virtual Kendo Seminar – 2/26 – 2/27

There will be a virtual kendo seminar hosted by Tulsa Kendo on Friday 2/26 until Saturday 2/27. The seminar is free but Limited to AUSKF members only, due to the presence of the USA national team. This is a free event using the APP “ZOOM.”(Download) Please be prepared with a shinai, or bokuto, that can be safely swung indoors. Brief Q&A session to follow each practice so please hold all questions until then.

Up to date details can be found in the links below:
Facebook Event
Tulsa Kendo Website

Schedule:

Feb 26, Friday
Koki Abe
Focus: Bokuto-ni-yoru kihon keiko-ho
Time 6:00-7:00PM CST

Feb 27, Saturday
Christopher Yang
Focus: Kendo conditioning drills
Time 10:00-11:00AM CST

Brandon Harada
Focus: Kendo conditioning drills
Time 1:00-2:00PM CST

Koki Abe
Focus: General Kendo practice
Time 6:00-7:00PM CST

ZOOM APP LINK
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86144583890
Meeting ID: 861 4458 3890

WEB BROWSER LINK
https://zoom.us/wc/join/86144583890
– Link will be active 10 Minutes before each session
– Please mute yourself upon entering the practice
– PIN the main speaker during each session

Minato Sensei

It is with great sadness and heartbreak to advise that Yunosuke “Max” Minato Sensei, passed away on the 17th of January.

Minato Sensei, a great Sensei and Mentor of many DFWKIK members for both Iaido and Kendo for over 40 years, was the former owner of Mr. Sushi Restaurant in Addison, and a founding member of Kiyari Daiko Taiko Group.

Sensei, you touched many lives in and out of the Dojo, and we thank you for it, you will be missed greatly.

Our deepest condolences to his family

L

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

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

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.

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.

*****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.