New Years Godokeiko (free practice) at Steveston. Please let David Chiu if you are attending by Christmas Eve (Decemeber 24).
From 1pm to 4:30pm.
Category: General News
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Clubs Day – Fall 2010
Clubs day this semester is September 14, 15, and 16th. Please come and visit us with the other clubs with SFU Recreation.
A free trial week will be held on September 20th and 22nd
Iaido – 6:00pm until 7:30pm Mon and Weds
Kendo – 7:30pm until 9:30pm Mon and WedsLocation: Central Gymfor both Iaido and Kendo
For those wishing to try it out, you don’t need to bring anything but regular gym wear. We hope to see you there!
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Vancouver Iaido Seminar – July 3 & 4, 2010 @ Steveston
Vancouver Iaido Seminar
Information from: http://www.vancouverwestaikikai.com/iaido/events.htmlGuest instructor Katsuo Oda 8th Dan Hanshi
July 3th and 4th, 2010
Seminar location: Steveson Martial Art Centre – 4111 Moncton street, Steveson BC
Tentative Schedule: Saturday, July 3th Sunday, July 4th 9:00 – 12:00 Iaido practice
12:00-13:00 Lunch break
13:00-16:00 Iaido practice9:00 – 12:00 Iaido practice
12:00-13:00 Lunch break
13:00-16:00 Iaido practice
16:00-17:00 Iaido gradingSeminar fee: $100CAD for both days, $50/day.
There will be 2 special classes open only for 3rd dan and above at the Yoshinkan dojo located at the Vancouver Japanese Language School at 475 Alexander St. In Vancouver. July 1 and 2 19:00 – 21:00 no additional charge for these classes.
Bento lunch:
We will order a group bento lunch if you would like to have this please confirm by email to Natan Cheifetz cost is $20 for both days including bento box and bottled water.
Accommodations:
A group rate has been reserved at the Ramada Limited Vancouver Airport. They have a free shuttle from the airport and it is close to the Steveson venue. We will arrange to pick up any out-of-towners and bring them to the dojo. Please note the discounted rooms will be held to June 17 only. Rate is $116/room based on double occupancy (plus tax). Please ask for the ‘Vancouver Iaido Seminar’ group rate.
Some billeting with local Iaido practitioners may be available please contact us
Hotel information:
Ramada Limited Vancouver Airport
7188 Westminster Highway, Richmond, British Columbia V6X 1A1 – (604) 207-9000For further information please contact Natan Cheifetz.
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BCKF July Seminar – July 7 – 10, 2010 @ SFU & Sunrise dojo
Dear BCKF & CKF Members:
The Sunrise Kendo Club is very excited to announce that it will be hosting a series of kendo seminars in early July. Uegaki Sensei has invited 4 prominent Sensei from Japan to lead these sessions.
The instructors include:
- Yoshiyama Mitsuru Sensei: kendo kyoshi 7th dan; author of the well known publication “The Kendo Grading Book.”
- Shiina Kazue Sensei: 7th headmaster Hokushin Itto-Ryu & Head Instructor of the Sekai (World) Kendo Butoku Washinkai
- Aida Shinji Sensei: kendo kiyoshi 7th dan; Vice-President of the Sekai (World) Kendo Butoku Washinkai;
- Kouzu Kazuhiko Sensei: head of the culture & arts division of the Sekai (World) Kendo Butoku Washinkai.
The curriculum will cover a range of topics (including kendo/zen breathing techniques and training methods to improve your kendo), but it will also likely feature some demonstrations of Hokushin Itto-Ryu and techniques that apply to kendo.
The seminar schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, July 7th — 7pm – 9:00pm
Location: SFU East GymOpen to all BCKF & CKF members; all levels
Refer to this link for directions to the gym and parking info. https://sfukendo.wordpress.com/practice/
The East Gym is adjacent to the Central Gym and closest to the swimming pool.Thursday, July 8th — 7pm – 9:30pm
Location: Sunrise dojo (Hastings Community Centre; in the Community Hall behind the main gym)
** Since the Community Hall is a fairly small space, we request that this practice be limited to yudansha level kendoka **Friday, July 9th — 7pm – 9:00pm
The new location will be FALSE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTRE (@ Granville Island) in the Main Gym. The community centre is located next to the tennis courts on the south east side of the island.
Saturday, July 10th — 1pm – 5pm
Location: Hastings Community Centre main gym (confirmed)
Open to all BCKF & CKF members; all levelsPlease pass this information on to all of your respective club members. This will be an interesting and exciting series of workshops. Once we settle on a location for the July 10th workshop, I will let you know.
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Kelowna Gasshuku 2010 – July 17, 2010
This year’s Kelowna Gasshuku will take place July 16, 17, and 18th. We hope to see everyone there!
Accommodation and meals will be at 1225 Wilson Avenue. As space is limited in the house, as in previous years, we ask that some participants bring tents to be set up in the backyard. Please use the showers at Heritage Christian School or UBC Okanagan as the house only has 2 showers.
July 16
5:00 pm Basic practice in field across street
7:00 pm BBQ dinnerJuly 17
7:00 am Wake up and morning exercise
7:45 am Breakfast
8:45 am Leave for gym at Heritage Christian School, 907 Badke Road
9:00 am Start of morning session
12:00 pm Lunch break
1:00 pm Start of afternoon session
4:00 pm End of Afternoon session
7:00 pm BBQ dinner. Those who wish may go to the beach until the start of dinnerJuly 18
7:00 am Wake up and morning exercise
7:45 am Breakfast then pack up tents and sleeping bags
9:30 am Leave for gym at UBC Okanagan, 3333 University Way
10:00 am Start of last session of Gasshuku
12:30 pm End of 2010 Kelowna Gasshuku
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