Kendo Board COVID-19 General Guidance (Version 1)
FILE – Kendo Board COVID 19 General Guidance Version 1 (pdf)
Hi everyone,
Please find attached the General Guidance on COVID-19 Risk Management towards the Resumption of Kendo Training prepared by the Kendo Board. We will aim to follow their guidelines in the Return-To-Play plan that will be shared with everyone after it is approved by sensei and Monash.
Thanks,
MUKC Committee—
Monash University Kendo Club
Hey guys,
Here is the latest news from MUKC –
Update to this week’s online sessions
(See next post below for original email)
Hi everyone,
On Wednesday we will be going through Kata 3 and 7, please memorize them beforehand. Also, please prepare any questions for sensei/seniors in the Monday and Wednesday sessions if you have any.
Training plan for Monday 1 June – Kendo Training, 6pm:
Topic: Incorporating strength and conditioning training as a means of getting better at getting better
Subjects covered:
- What is strength and conditioning training
- Different movement types
- AJKF videos – context and critique
- Hokkaido Kendo Renmei video’s – context and critique
- How to train at home – what exercises to do, linkage and movement development, training methodologies that aid Kendo development
How to join Monday’s and Wednesday’s sessions?
Follow the links below
(Google Meet) (Mony – private details removed)
Meeting Code: (Mony – private details removed)How to access Google Meet – https://apps.google.com/meet/how-it-works/
Remember to complete the club’s consent and waiver form before participating in any online sessions:
– Adult form: (Mony – private details removed)
– Child form: (Mony – private details removed)If you have any questions, please email or send the club a message on Facebook.
Thanks,
MUKC Committee
Link to online sessions – 1 June to 5 June
Hi everyone
Below are the links to the club’s online sessions from Monday 1 June to Friday 5 June.
Monday 1 June – Kendo Training, 6pm
(Google Meet) (Mony – private details removed)
Meeting Code: (Mony – private details removed)
How to access Google Meet – https://apps.google.com/meet/how-it-works/Tuesday 2 June- Social Workout, 6pm
(Zoom) (Mony – private details removed)
Meeting ID: (Mony – private details removed)
Meeting Password: (Mony – private details removed)Wednesday 3 June – Kendo Training, 6pm
(Google Meet) (Mony – private details removed)
Meeting Code: (Mony – private details removed)Friday 5 June – Social Games, TBC based on numbers
Remember to complete the club’s consent and waiver form before participating in any online sessions:
– Adult form: (Mony – private details removed)
– Child form: (Mony – private details removed)If you have any questions, please email or send the club a message on Facebook.
Thanks
MUKC Committee
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Monash University Kendo Club
FILE – Monash-Uni-Kendo-Club-Virtual-session-2020 (docx)
Hi everyone,
Noriko Matsumoto sensei will lead tonight (27 May’s) session. It will be about the objective of Bokuto Kihon . kihon 1, the objectives of Nihon kendo Kata and Nihon kendo Kata 1pon-me.
She has also requested if time permits, that you read the attached document and watch the following videos before the session: Bokuto-ni-yoru Kendo Kihon-waza keiko-ho Kihon 1 and Nihon Kendo Kata 1. The links to the videos are in the document.
To access the session on Google Meet –
(Mony – privacy details removed)
Apologies for the short notice and thank you for your cooperation!
MUKC committee
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Monash University Kendo Club
Hey guys,
Here is the latest VKR and MUKC news –
MUKC online sessions – 25 May to 29 May
(Mony: Check your emails for member-only details)
Hi everyone
Below are the links to the club’s online sessions from Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May.Monday 25 May and Wednesday 27 May – Kendo Training, 6pm
(Mony: member-only details removed)Tuesday 26 May – Social Workout, 6pm
(Mony: member-only details removed)Friday 29 May – Social Games, 8pm
(Mony: member-only details removed)Remember to complete the club’s consent and waiver form before participating in any online sessions:
(Mony: member-only details removed)If you have any questions, please email or send the club a message on Facebook.
Thanks
MUKC Committee
VKR News
Return to training
We’re beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel and hope to be back at training soon but not yet. Discussions are being held amongst VKR, senior senseis from all the arts and in consultation with medical expertise from within the kendo community.Gradings
Sadly, you won’t be surprised to hear that the July iaido/jodo grading is cancelled. The September kendo gradings are still under consideration and a decision will be made in July at the latest.VKCs
We are also sorry to say that the VKCs will not be going ahead this year. Hopefully clubs can make use of this breather to prepare for 2021.First Aid training 2020
The VKR will not plan any First Aid training for 2020 until after the lockdown is ended.Nittaidai Seminar 2021
The VKR Nittaidai seminar dates for 2021 have been set for the first weekend in March. That’s March 6th and 7th, 2021.2020/21 Membership fees
Discussions are being had concerning annual membership fees for the 2020/21 year. At this stage it seems likely that we will still have to pay the insurance component of the annual fees. Stay tuned for the full outcome.Support for member’s businesses
In response to impacts of the lockdown on our community, the VKR is planning on encouraging members to support VKR member’s businesses as soon as restrictions allow. If you have a business and would like a shout-out from the VKR to the VKR community for support, please send us details within 3 weeks of the date of this email.Committee of Management (CoM) meeting
The CoM (formerly delegates) meeting that was scheduled for Sunday 24th of May has been moved to late June. The date will be determined to align with the planned Government announcement concerning social distancing restrictions in June if possible. If we are unable to meet face-to-face the meeting will be held via Google Meet. Please send any items for the agenda asap.Stay safe, be kind and hang in there. We hope to see you all again soon.
Kind regards
Pete MawhinneySecretary
Hey guys,
Here is the latest MUKC and VKR news –
MUKC online sessions – 18 May to 22 May
(Mony: Check your emails for all details, as I’ve only listed the event and date here for privacy)
Hi everyone
Below are the links to the club’s online sessions from Monday 18 May to Friday 22 May.
Monday 18 May – Kendo Training, 6pm
(Mony: info removed)Tuesday 19 May – Social Workout, 5:30pm
(Mony: info removed)Wednesday 20 May – Kendo Training, 6pm
(Mony: info removed)Friday 22 May – Social Games (TRIVIA NIGHT!), 8pm
(Mony: info removed)Remember to complete the club’s consent and waiver form before participating in any online sessions:
(Mony: info removed)If you have any questions, please email or send the club a message on Facebook.
Thanks
MUKC Committee—
Monash University Kendo Club
Fwd: 2020 UniSport Nationals Div 1 and Div 2 postponed to 2 October
FILE – UniGamesUpdate 2020 05 05 (pdf)
Hi all,
Sadly Unigames has been postponed this year due to concerns around COVID-19. If you were planning to compete, train and get even better for when it resumes!
(Details attached in the email)
Thanks,
Samuel———- Forwarded message ———-
Dear AKR members,
UniSport Australia (UniSport) has postponed the 2020 UniSport Nationals Div 1 and Div 2, which were due to be hosted in Perth from 26 September to 2 October. Please see the attached statement from UniSport Australia for details.
Kind regards,
Sioh-Yang Tan
Incoming Secretary
Australian Kendo Renmei
E: akrsecretary@kendoaustralia.asn.au
W: www.kendoaustralia.asn.au—
Monash University Kendo Club
From AJKF: Bushishi Hitori-geiko Social Media Support Campaign 2020-05-01
Dear AKR members,
AJKF invites submissions for a social media campaign launched to support people who are engaged in hitori-geiko and reading, by utilizing “Bushishi”, the kendo promotion character.
If you are interested in this campaign, please visit
https://www.kendo.or.jp/en/information/20200427/
Kind regards,
Sioh-Yang Tan
Incoming Secretary
Australian Kendo Renmei
E: akrsecretary@kendoaustralia.asn.au
W: www.kendoaustralia.asn.au
Hey guys,
Here is the latest MUKC and VKR news –
Tuesday social fitness for wellbeing
Hi all,
We will be sending out more information soon regarding the virtual sessions to address concerns about physical and cyber safety. Please be on the look out for that email.
Thanks,
Samuel
Suburi challenge closing. Get your numbers in!
Hi all,
We will be closing the Suburi challenge tomorrow at 5pm (5th May 2020). Please fill in all your suburi numbers up till the end of April before then. We will announce the winners afterwards. And as mentioned, the reward for the first and second place winners will be……. A shinai!
Thanks,
Samuel
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Monash University Kendo Club
Hey guys,
Here is the latest MUKC and VKR news.
Fitness training – Tuesday 28th
Hi all,
Starting this week, every Thursday and Saturday fitness session will require a small $5/week payment with Trent and will be open to all.
Tuesday sessions will remain free and open only to Monash members.
If you’d like to sign up for the paid sessions,
- fill in the form in this link.
- Send an e-mail to enquiries@justdofitpt.com stating you would like to join and that you are from Monash – Trent will pass the payment details.
- Wait to receive an invitation.
Every week an email will be sent out with the Zoom ID for the Tuesday’s fitness session, like this email. (Zoom details below)
Thanks,
Samuel
VKR News
Hi All;
Just to give you an update on where we’re at as the VKR continues to operate even with keiko suspended.
Gradings
First up, after discussion with the Kendo, Iaido/Jodo technical committee, decisions and announcements about any grading events happening in 2020 will be made two months before the grading month with the condition that training can resume fully in the month announcement is made. This is to allow clubs and members sufficient time to get back in training mode and for members to recover their fitness and techniques.We are closely monitoring the Victorian and Federal Governments recommendations to help guide our decisions and recommendation. The executive committee has been communicating fortnightly since the lockdown to ensure we are as responsive as possible to the changing environment.
VKC
Decision about VKC will be made in May. Again subject to government regulations and ability of us going back to full training for three months prior to the event. Together with the VKTC, we have considered postponement but at this stage, have concluded that a postponement is not feasible given the calendar from September to mid December. Stay tuned.Insurance Cover for People/Clubs running virtual trainings at home
There have been some queries regarding insurance coverage for virtual/remote training sessions. The AKR has followed up with our insurer and we expect an official message from the AKR regarding this shortly.All the best to everyone. We hope to see you all at keiko again soon. Meanwhile please keep safe and cherish your time with your family and loved ones.
Kind regards
Pete Mawhinney
VKR Secretary—
Monash University Kendo Club
Hey guys,
Here is the latest MUKC and VKR news –
NEW weekly online activities!
FILE – Kendo Exercise at Home – Monash (docx)
Hi everyone,
(There are some addition to the Notes section here from the FB post.)
It has been about a month since we’ve not seen each other in person :(. During this time, the committee has trailed a few online club engagement activities to varying levels of success. As Victoria is in official lockdown for at least another month, we’ve decided to change things up a little for the next few weeks due to the following reasons:
- We are a kendo club and so we need to do more kendo together (albeit, virtually).
- It is a good idea to keep to our usual training schedule of Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm so that going back to training in person is easier.
- We are currently too reliant on Trent for our online sessions. We should take responsibility as a club to run some sessions too. The committee will run the first two sessions and we will then nominate the next two people.
- We are aiming to ensure that all our members can participate, including the kids!
- Matsumoto sensei and Yano sensei have provided us with a training plan(attached) to follow. The AJKF has also released a training video.
So, TLDR version –
Weekly schedule of activities from Monday, 20 April 2020 onwards is:
- Mon 6:00 pm – Kendo training run by MUKC Dan grade (30 mins – 1 hour).
- Tue 5:30 pm – Free fitness training run by Trent (45 mins – 1 hour)
- Wed 6:00 pm – Kendo training run by MUKC Kyu grade (30 mins – 1 hour)
- Thu 5:30 pm – Paid fitness training run by Trent (45 mins – 1 hour) (Starting on the 28th April 2020, so still free next week)
- Fri 8:30 pm – Online games night! (1 hour plus) Games to be announced each week.
- Sat 10:00 am – Paid fitness training run by Trent (45 mins – 1 hour) (Starting on the 28th April 2020, so still free next week)
Notes:
- Online games night – If anyone has any good game ideas, please shoot it to any committee member! Thanks 🙂
- For Mon and Wed kendo sessions, you can use Matsumoto sensei and Yano sensei’s program or the AJKF training video as a guide or create your own.
- When you’re selected to run a session, it is up to you what platform you use (e.g. Fb live, zoom etc.). If you need help in hosting an unlimited Zoom session, please let Hoey know.
- Thursday and Saturday fitness sessions by Trent will cost $5 (for his time planning and running them). It is $5 for the week. Up to you if you want to attend one or both days. Message Trent Reeve via FB or email if you have questions and/or to organise payment.
- Nothing is compulsory, just like our usual keiko is not compulsory, but we hope that people make the effort to join in as many sessions as possible.
- Mumeishi has suburi sessions (to replace their usual keiko) every Sunday at 10 am via Zoom (624 079 7302), please wear Gi and Hakama and be warmed up before it starts. (This session is run by Trent)
Thanks for your cooperation!
Toney, Hoey Yein, Chai Lam, & Samuel—
Monash University Kendo Club
Monash Move it for Good
Hi all,
Monash sport is running a charity event for Monash humanitarian scholarships. Do join in if you’re able to! It consists of two events held over May and in July –
Please select “Kendo” when prompted for which society you’re a part of.
Move it in May
- Dates: 4-31 May 2020
- Cost: Free
- Location: Remote participation via @monashmoveitforgood instagram page with challenges posted on participant socials as they are completed
Each week, challenges will be posted up to be completed by participants. The challenges will vary in themes over the month of May. Participants will have to post photos/videos of their challenges on their social media to finish it.
Monash Run for Refugees
- Date: 26 July 2020
- Time: 9am to 2:30pm (Participants are able to complete their steps anytime during this time frame)
- Cost: Free
- Location: Remote participation via @monashmoveitforgood Instagram live and Monash Run for Refugees live.
The Run for Refugees was initially a marathon to be held on the 26th July, but due to the outbreak, has been moved to a virtual marathon. Participants of the run will use a tracker app to track how many steps they have completed at home or around the block.
Registration
If you want to join in, all you need to do is fill out the jotform here and a fundraising profile will be created and the login details will be sent to you.
Getting started with fundraising
It may seem a little daunting to fundraise right now but we have some handy hints to help get you started! We recommend getting started with your first post on your social media to spread the word to your friends and family. You can easily show your progress and the challenges you’re joining in a way that connects with potential donors in seconds! The key to a good fundraising campaign is making the most of your social network and sharing your journey.
Here’s the summary:
- Get an intro post out as soon as possible
- Share your journey
- Always have a photo to help engage people
- Always include a link to the donation page
If you’d like a little more help, feel free to check out their full Social Media Fundraising guide on their website here!
To stay up to date with the latest info, follow their instagram and/or facebook pages. All information will be posted there.
Thanks,
Samuel
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Monash University Kendo Club
FILE – MUKC Suburi Challenge (Google Drive link)
Hi everyone!
As we’re all stuck at home, we’ve planned some livestreams and competitions for everyone to join in.
The livestreams will be workouts with Trent leading the way and will be announced ahead of time on Facebook. The streaming platform will vary to find what works best for everyone. E.g. (Facebook live, zoom, hangouts, etc)
The Suburi competition can be accessed via this link. The challenge lasts until the 30th April. Anyone(including non-members) can join in.
Rules for the challenge:
Have fun 🙂
Thanks,
Samuel
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Monash University Kendo Club
Hi all,
Hope you all are doing well and haven’t gained too much weight while home!
FYI, Team Monash is hosting online daily workout classes for anyone. Follow this link if you want to tag along 🙂
Don’t forget to continue doing suburi and memorize kata!
Have fun,
Samuel
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Monash University Kendo Club
