Monash University Kendo Club

Hey guys,

Here is the latest MUKC and VKR news – 

 
Today’s club bogu and shinai maintenance session
(from Facebook group 21/11/2019)

Today’s club bogu and shinai maintenance session took a grand total of 5 hours. Between us, we managed to sew up about 6 pairs of kote and pull apart, sand, oil, and retie about 50 shinai.

A very big thank you to Chai Lam, Samuel Gan, Joshua Wildey, and the “A” club of Ana Patricia Torrevillas, Amelia Njauw, Arnold Sullivan, and Anusha Yellapragada for choosing to spend your Thursday evening doing what I call “the worst part about doing kendo”. Without people like you guys, kendo clubs would be very difficult to run so your help was very much appreciated. Also, thank you to Toney Evans who tried his best to be there but was defeated by the Melbourne weather and ended up being stranded in a Tasmanian airport…

See you all at keiko 🙂

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Queensland December seminar 7th & 8th December 2019

The December QKR seminar is to be held at the Chandler Arena Sleeman Sports Complex On the 7th and 8th Decembers 2019

Location: Old Cleveland Rd & Tilley Rd, Chandler QLD 4155.
Hours: Doors open 0830 Bow in 0900 until 1700

During this seminar the Queensland Kendo Championships will be conducted on Saturday 7th Dec . More information will be sent out prior to the event, including categories and divisions.

Gradings:

During this seminar, the QKR will be offering grading opportunities.
Yondan in Kendo
Sandan in Iaido
Nidan in Jodo

Fees: 2 days $70.00
1 day $40 .00

Where there are 3 members in one family attending, a family rate will be 2 full paying members, any more than two from the one family, will pay half price for seminar.

Closing date for receiving grading applications is the 24 November 2019. Please email grading application and proof of payment to Tresurer@qkr.asn.au AND president@qkr.asn.au

Grading fees below:

SENIOR All Kyu grades $30.00
1 Dan $60.00
2 Dan $75.00
3 Dan $90.00

JUNIOR
All Kyu grades $15.00
1 Dan $30.00
2 Dan $45.00
3 Dan $45.00

Kendo Grading question can be here:

http://www.kendoaustralia.asn.au/content/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/MoD_2_Kendo_17_12_12.pdf

Club sensei approving candidates for examination are asked to direct their candidates to the AKR website to retrieve question relevant to grading being attempted

Questions for Iaido and Jodo will be on the QKR website asap

PLEASE NOTE:
The answer sheet must be typed and single-side printed on A4 size paper. The answers must be readily legible and presentable. Each answer should be 150 word-long with an allowance of ± 50 words and 1.5 spaced in 12 pt font. Times New Roman and Arial are preferred fonts.
Westpac Bank

Queensland Kendo Renmei Incorporated, BSB 034-055, Acct: 209720

Please note that to participate at this seminar your 2019- 2020 AKR membership must be paid and registered with the AKR

Regards
Tom Johnson

President, Queensland Kendo Renmei Incorporated
Chairman Australian Jodo Board
Board Member Australian Iaido Board
Council Member, Australian Kendo Renmei National Governing Council

Hey guys,

Here is the latest VKR and MUKC news. For more information on any items, please contact a committee member.

MUKC Kote and Shinai Maintenance session

Hi all,

We are holding a maintenance session for all the kote and shinai in the club’s storage.
Any and all volunteers will be greatly appreciated and donations of any old shinai/slats are welcome.

When: Thursday, 21st November 2019 – 5 P.M. – till we’re done
Where: Monash Sport, Monash Clayton

Thanks,
Samuel

—
Monash University Kendo Club

Fwd: 3’s Invitation

Hi all

See below regarding Mumeishi 3s. It will be on Saturday December 7th.

Please let me know if you wish to participate in the team event. Female members, please let me know if you wish to do the individuals as well as teams.

Please let me know by WEDNESDAY 21 NOVEMBER.

Thanks
Hoey

Hey guys,

Here is the latest MUKC and VKR news. For more information on any items, please see a committee member. Welcome to the new committee!

MUKC Committee 2019-2020

Hi everyone,

The club’s 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been successfully held.

Below are the new members of the committee:

President – Toney Evans
Vice President – Hoey Yein Goh
Treasurer – Chai Lam Loi
Secretary – Samuel Ethan Gan(me)

Special thanks to Aaron, Dalton and Emily for being part of the committee during 2018-2019. As well as a thank you to everyone for helping out with setting up and cleaning the venue 🙂
The minutes, president report and the financial report will be sent in a separate email soon. If you have any questions or suggestions, shoot back a reply or contact the FB page.

Thanks,
Samuel

—
Monash University Kendo Club

Fwd: Ballarat Goldfields Kendo Taikai 2019

Hi everyone

This year’s Ballarat Taikai will be held at 1pm on Sunday Nov 10, in Ballarat (of course). It is open to everyone above 16 years old, in bogu. If you wish to enter, please let me know by either telling me in person, via message or by response to this email.

Thanks
Hoey

Hey guys,

Here is the latest MUKC and VKR news. For more information on any items, please see a committee member.

Fwd: 3’s Invitation (Mumeishi 3’s taikai)

FILE – Invitation (pdf)

 

Dear AKR members,

Registration for the 2019 Mumeishi 3’s Championships is now open our website portal (http://www.mumeishikendo.com.au/championship.php). Please find attached the invitation which covers basic rules and promotional poster.

This year’s events will be held at the Beaconhills Secondary College Berwick Campus, 3806.

Mumeishi is also pleased to announce the attendance of Tashiro Jun’ichi Sensei, Kendo kyoshi 8 Dan from Saga Prefecture.

Registrations will close November 23rd.

Entry fees:
Team event – $70
Women’s Individual – $15
Invoices will be sent out at a later date.

Should you have any queries, please contact me on president@mumeishikendo.com.au

Looking forward to seeing you all in the shiai-jo

Trent Reeve
President
Mumeishi Kendo Club Australia

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Best Regards,

Damon Slatter
Secretary
Mumeishi Kendo Australia

Support request for Ballarat Kendo Taikai

Greetings all,

Just a request for support for the Ballarat Kendo Taikai on Sunday afternoon 10th November. Last year the refereeing came down to a few competitors so if any of your members 3rd Dan and above need some shimpan experience please encourage them to attend. Again this year we have two competitions, individual Kyu and individual Dan, both gender inclusive.

attached is our flyer for the event. Entry forms should be with your club secretary.

best regards,

Gary Oliver
founder
Ballarat Kendo Club Inc

Japanese Film Festival Promotion

Hi,

My name is Elizabeth Watkins and I am the Melbourne co-ordinator for Japanese Film Festival. JFF showcases Japanese culture through film and will return to Melbourne from November 21st to December 1st. We’d like to ask your assistance in promoting this event.

As tickets are currently on sale, we would appreciate any type of promotion that you feel would suit your members/followers best. Our film schedules and ticketing are available at https://japanesefilmfestival.net/films-schedule/?city=melbourne

If you would like a template, you’re most welcome to use or tweak the text below:

Catch the latest Japanese films in cinema at the Japanese Film Festival @JFFAU2019 coming to the Capitol Theatre and Treasury Theatre 21st November-1st December. Tickets on sale now. For more info visit https://japanesefilmfestival.net/

I have also attached some images that you can use for the promotion. We thank you very much for your support!

Thanks,
Elizabeth Watkins.

Fwd: FY2019 Asian Zone Referee Seminar, 29-Feb to 1-Mar 2020 – Narita, Japan

State/Territory Secretary – please forward email to Kendo members of your state.

Dear AKR Kendo Members,

The All Japan Kendo Federation (AJKF) is kindly taking the responsibility to host FY2019 FIK Kendo Referee Seminar for the Asian Zone as described below. AKR will receive the program and application form from FIK by the end of October.

Date: Saturday, 29th February 2020 to Sunday, 1st March 2020 (Welcome party is planned on February 28th February 2020)
Venue: Narita Senior High School Gym 27 Narita, Narita-city, Chiba 286-0023 Japan

Kind regards,

Vivian Yung

Secretary
Australian Kendo Renmei
E: akrsecretary@kendoaustralia.asn.au
W: www.kendoaustralia.asn.au

Hey guys,

Here is the latest MUKC and VKR news. If you have any questions, please contact a committee member.

IMPORTANT: MUKC 2019 Annual General Meeting

Hi everyone

The club will be holding its 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the end of October. Details are as follows:

WHEN: Wednesday. 30 October 2019, starting after keiko at 8.15pm
WHERE: BBQ area outside Games Hall at Monash Sport, and the Leaders Room in the new Sports Pavillion also outside the Games Hall – ask a committee member to direct you if you’re unsure
WHAT: BBQ dinner, committee elections, and in house auction
As usual, the following positions will be elected at the AGM:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Please respond to this email if you have someone you wish to nominate for one of the above positions.

As mentioned above, we will have a BBQ to feed people. If you have any dietary requirements or specific food requests (e.g. gourmet veggie burgers :P), please also respond to this email to let the committee know before 27 Oct 2019.

Lastly, we will be holding an auction to clear out our club storage. This will be an excellent chance for you to nab kendo gear at huge discounts! Parents, there will be several small sized uniform sets and some size 37 shinai for sale too. Attached is a list of stuff up for grabs so you can come prepared with the cash.

If you have any questions about the above, please feel free to ask me or another committee member.

Cheers
Hoey

October and November 2019 training dates

Hi all

October and November 2019 training dates and events below. Training location is at Monash Uni Clayton Campus Games Hall unless otherwise specified.

OCTOBER
Mon 14/10 – Normal Training
Wed 16/10 – Normal Training
Sat 19/10 – Seniors Training [Kenshikan]
Mon 21/10 – Normal Training
Wed 23/10 – Normal Training
Sat 26/10 – Seniors Training [Kenshikan]
Mon 28/10 – Normal Training
Wed 30/10 – Normal Training; ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING + BBQ dinner

NOVEMBER
Sat 2/11 – Seniors Training [Kenshikan]
Mon 4/11 – Normal Training
Wed 6/11 – Normal Training
Sat 9/11 – Seniors Training [Kenshikan]
Sun 10/11 – Ballarat Kendo Club Taikai [Ballarat]
Mon 11/11 – Normal Training
Wed 13/11 – Normal Training
Sat 16/11 – Seniors Training [Kenshikan]
Mon 18/11 – Normal Training
Wed 20/11 – Normal Training
Sat 23/11 – Seniors Training [Kenshikan]
Mon 25/11 – Normal Training
Wed 27/11 – Normal Training
Sat 30/11 – Seniors Training [Kenshikan]

If you cannot make it to training, please let a committee member know.

Thanks
Hoey

Ballarat Goldfields Kendo Taikai 2019

FILE – Ballarat Kendo Tournament flyer (jpg)

Hi everyone,

This year’s Ballarat Taikai will be held at 1pm on Sunday Nov 10, in Ballarat (of course). It is open to everyone above 16 years old, in bogu. If you wish to enter, please let me know by either telling me in person, via message or by response to this email.

Thanks
Hoey

I trust this email finds you all well The Ballarat Goldfields Kendo Taikai which is now in its third year is on again on Sunday November 10th. The flyer attached gives details of the day and while we have restricted the number of entries and events I would like to personally invite each of you to attend either as an entrant or referee on the day.

This year we have to run the event on a Sunday starting at 1 p.m.
Hopefully this will not interfere with clubs who normally train on Sunday mornings and can be a focus for that day.

Like last year it is an opportunity for our students and us as senior Kendo Ka to support each other as a larger Kendo family. We view it as a good chance for young shinpan to hone their skills and for squad members to gain experience for next year’s campaign in Melbourne at the Nationals.

At last year’s competition Yano Sensei saved the day by handling the shimpan as there weren’t enough senior members to judge matches. I ask you all to help support our venture as shimpan if not as competitors as well.

The attached flier gives basic information but further details will follow shortly.

best regards,

Gary Oliver
Founder
Ballarat Kendo Club Inc

Monash Saturday trainings back on and open to VKR members

Hi everyone

Monash’s Saturday trainings are back on and open to all VKR members to attend. There will be a gold coin donation if you are not a Monash club member.

Where: Kenshikan Dojo, 91 Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne
When: 3 – 4:30pm, Saturdays
Dates:
October
12, 19, 26

November
2, 9, 16, 23 (after iaido grading), 30

December
14

To note:
We have booked Kenshikan for the above dates however, if turnout in October is low, i.e. 5 or fewer MUKC members at training, then we will move training to every second Saturday. Any changes to the schedule will be announced.

Please let me know if you have any questions (club email – monashkendo@gmail.com).

Cheers
Hoey

FW: Results – 2019 UniSport Nationals Div1 Kendo Competition

Dear AKR Members,

2019 UniSport Nationals Div1 Kendo Competition was held at Somerset College, Gold Coast on Saturday and Sunday, 28 – 29 September 2019.

Overall competition winner for both men’s and Women’s evens was University of Sydney. For full results see HERE.

Kind regards,
Vivian Yung
Secretary
Australian Kendo Renmei
E: akrsecretary@kendoaustralia.asn.au
W: www.kendoaustralia.asn.au

FW: Results – XVII Australian Masters Games Kendo Competition

Dear AKR Members,

The XVII Australian Masters Games Kendo Competition was held in Adelaide on Saturday and Sunday, 5 – 6 October 2019.

For full results see HERE.

Kind regards,
Vivian Yung

Secretary
Australian Kendo Renmei
E: akrsecretary@kendoaustralia.asn.au
W: www.kendoaustralia.asn.au

XVII Australian Masters Games Kendo Competition was held in Adelaide on Saturday and Sunday, 5 – 6 October 2019.

Hey guys,

Here is the latest MUKC and VKR news. Please see a committee member for further details on any news items.

Fwd: 5th Inter-University Taikai – Call for competitors and Shimpan

Dear Club Secretary,

Muken will be hosting the 5th Inter-University Taikai on Saturday 7th of September. This competition is open to ALL currently enrolled university/tertiary students of ANY club. I hope that you can distribute this information to your members and collect their registrations.

The purpose of this taikai is to not only prepare the students going to Uni Nationals in September but also to encourage healthy competitiveness between uni-aged kendoka in Victoria, providing practice not only to shiasha but also young shimpans.

When: Saturday 7th September, 11:30am-4:30pm
Where: Melbourne University Sports Center, West Stadium
Cost: $5 per competitor

*The format of the competition will be similar to that of AUG – divisions separated by gender and kyu/dan grade and consist of both an individual and team division. Further information will be sent out closer to the date, as changes might be made due to time constraints and number of competitors

To register your members (even if they are not from your university):

• Fill in the attached excel sheet (1 per club)
  Transfer competitor fees to:
  Commonwealth Bank
  Acct name: University of Melbourne Kendo Club
  BSB No: 063238
  Acct No: 00903203
• DUE SUNDAY AUGUST 25TH

Those who would like to volunteer for shimpan duty can register individually here BY 1st September. Shimpans must be shodan and above, and have attended at least one shimpan seminar.

Once again, ANY student of ANY university from ANY club can compete. Competitors will be representing their university instead of club for this taikai.

Kind regards,
Nicky Lieu
President