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REGISTRATION CLOSED
11:30ET | 08:30 PT
Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony
Opening ceremony with remarks from the CKF President, Christian D'Orangeville.
12:00 ET | 09:00 PT
Basics of Kendo
Basics of Kendo
Taro Ariga, Kendo 7 Dan Kyoshi (60 min) - This active session will lead kenshi of all levels through kendo basics. For all levels, improve your kendo fundamentals for continued development of your kendo.
13:00 ET | 10:00 PT
Q&A for Higher Ranked Practitioners
Q&A for Higher Ranked Practitioners
Motoki Asaoka, Kendo 7 Dan Kyoshi (60 min) - In this Q&A session pre-submitted questions about Kendo will be answered. Questions must be submitted to David Mori sensei by July 11th to be included.
Break (60 MIN)
Break (60 MIN)
14:00 - 15:00 ET | 11:00 - 12:00 PT
15:00 ET | 12:00 PT
Introduction to Iaido
Introduction to Iaido
Stephen Cruise, Iaido 7 Dan Kyoshi (60 min) - This is an introductory class for those new to Iaido. Learn the basics of Iaido. Bring a bokken or iaitou.
16:00 ET | 13:00 PT
Kendo for Kids
Kendo for Kids
Kyle Lee, Kendo 6 Dan (60 min) - An hour of upbeat at-home kendo for junior kenshi. Get ready to sweat and shout!
17:00 ET | 14:00 PT
Girls & Women in Kendo
Girls & Women in Kendo
Makiko Ara, Kendo 6 Dan Renshi (90 min) - This workshop will cover practical training tips, goal-setting, and team building for kenshi who identify as female. An open Q&A will follow the workshop for everyone to connect!
Break (30 MIN)
Break (30 MIN)
18:30 - 19:00 ET | 15:30 - 16:00 PT
19:00 ET | 16:00 PT
Kendo Training at Home
Kendo Training at Home
Shigemitsu Kamata, Kendo 7 Dan Kyoshi (60 min) - Train at home to develop your skills back in the dojo.
Break (30 MIN)
Break (30 MIN)
20:00 - 20:30 ET | 17:00 - 17:30 PT
Social Meetup
20:30 ET | 17:30 PT
Social Meetup
20:30 ET | 17:30 PT
Connect with new and old kendo friends from across the country with multiple Zoom rooms to chat.
Day 2
Day 2
JULY 26, 2020
JULY 26, 2020
13:00 ET | 10:00 PT
Conditioning
Conditioning
Mathew Raymond, Kendo 7 Dan Kyoshi (60 min) - Keep up with your conditioning while we are away from the dojo. Get ready to sweat in this session!
14:00 ET | 11:00 PT
Introduction to Jodo
Introduction to Jodo
Kim Taylor, 6 Dan Jodo (60 min) - This is an introductory class for those new to Jodo. Learn the basics of Jodo.
Break (60 MIN)
Break (60 MIN)
15:00 - 16:00 ET | 12:00 - 13:00 PT
16:00 ET | 13:00 PT
Suburi Together
Suburi Together
Kenji Toida, Kendo 7 Dan Kyoshi (45 min) - Suburi together in this high-intensity suburi session. Bring your shinai for this instructive session.
17:00 ET | 14:00 PT
31 Principles I Live By
31 Principles I Live By
Dean Ara, Kendo 7 Dan Kyoshi (90 min) - This workshop is a playbook for Kendo instructors to unify, grow and strengthen their Kendo clubs in today's modern kendo. This session is targeted towards senior instructors, kendo leaders, and dojo administrators. There will be no swinging whatsoever. Just sit back, relax, and take in a philosophical discussion on kendo dojo management.
Break (30 MIN)
Break (30 MIN)
18:30 - 19:00 ET | 15:30 - 16:00 PT
19:00 ET | 16:00 PT
Keynote with Kiwada Daiki Sensei
Keynote with Kiwada Daiki Sensei
Daiki Kiwada, Kendo 7 Dan Kyoshi (90 min) - We welcome All Japan Champion, Daiki Kiwada to close out our seminar. Bring your shinai and get ready to learn from a World Champion! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you don't want to miss.
Social Meetup
20:30 ET | 17:30 PT
Social Meetup
20:30 ET | 17:30 PT
Connect with new and old kendo friends from across the country with multiple Zoom rooms to chat.
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