Upcoming Events
Women's Development Kendo Seminar - 24 - 26 Nov, 2023
Information about attending the Invitational Women's Development Kendo Seminar for Yoshinkan Club Members
Up to date information for those already registered to attend the seminar is available here.
What is it?
The seminar is an event being organised by a committee of high ranking female Sensei from across NZ including our very own Sue and Liz. Several high ranking Sensei from Japan and NZ including Sensei Kunio Hayashi, Hanshi 8th Dan, will be visiting to attend and instruct at the seminar. The event will focus on developing Women's Kendo in NZ, and so is geared toward our female club members. However, there will be several opportunities for all members of our club to participate, so I wanted to boil down the event into this post so you know how you can get involved.
When is it?
Weekend of Friday 24th November to Sunday 26th November
What's happening on the weekend?
Up to date information for those already registered to attend the seminar is available here. Here is summarised the main events.
Friday Night (18:30 - approx 20:15)
Mawarigeiko.
Everyone in Bogu is invited.
A venue has been booked for dinner afterwards for those who want to attend after training.
Saturday (8:00 - approx 17:00)
Seminar from 8:00 to 15:00
Only female club members, male instructors 2nd Dan and above, and males attempting Shodan and above at the grading can attend the seminar.
Mawarigeiko and Shiai Practice (15:00 - approx 17:00)
Everyone in Bogu is invited to mawarigeiko and shiai practice.
A venue has been booked for dinner afterwards for those who want to attend after training.
Sunday (8:00 - approx 17:00)
Seminar and grading from 8:00 to 15:00
Only female club members, male instructors 2nd Dan and above, and males attempting Shodan and above at the grading can attend the seminar.
The grading is open to anyone attempting a Dan grade, Shodan or above.
Mawarigeiko (15:00 - approx 16:30)
Everyone in Bogu is invited to mawarigeiko.
Which sessions am I invited to, and how do I register?
Female Kenshi, Any Rank and Male Kenshi, 2nd Dan and above
You are invited to the whole seminar
Register here: https://nzkendo.helloclub.com/.../invitational-womens...
If you are grading to Shodan and above, also register here: https://nzkendo.helloclub.com/.../kendo-grading-2023-11-26
Male Kenshi, Attempting any Dan grade
You may attempt grading if aiming for Shodan and above
You must attend the seminar in order to grade
Register here: https://nzkendo.helloclub.com/.../invitational-womens...
And also register here: https://nzkendo.helloclub.com/.../kendo-grading-2023-11-26
Male Kenshi, Kyu and not grading
You are invited to participate in Mawarigeiko on each of the three days
Register here: https://nzkendo.helloclub.com/.../644a5b7794266dc614cbd8a4
FAQs
I'm a Kyu grade and am looking forward to my next grading. When will that opportunity be?
By convention Kyu gradings are conducted within the club, while Kenshi are encouraged to grade for Dan grades in front of a panel including Sensei from other clubs. Yōshinkan will hold a club grading before the start of the Christmas break, with the date to be confirmed soon.
What's Mawarigeiko? I've never done it before
Think of jigeiko as we do it in the club. Fight, rotate, fight again. Mawarigeiko is that, but clubs and ranks are randomly mixed up. You just pick a random person to start the rotation with, and you start rotating with everyone else. You will fight from Kyus to some of the most high ranking Sensei in the world, young, old, our club, other clubs. It's a fantastic opportunity to get direct feedback to improve your Kendo.
How much does it cost?
For the whole seminar, $150. If you're grading, there'll be an additional grading fee to pay on the day.
If you're attending only Mawarigeiko across the weekend, $30.
Where can I find out more?
Or please email Sensei Sue Lytollis or ring 021900681
