Hi guys, Unfortunately, because of some miscommunication between MUKC and JLTAV we will no longer be providing a demonstration this Friday (24th of May). Many thanks if you volunteered to help out as a demonstrator! So don’t bother turning up in your kendo gear to university on Friday. All you’ll get is weird looks from [...]

Hi all, We have decided to hold our Beginner’s Welcome Dinner on the evening of Saturday 18th of May, just after the MUKEN Taikai. The venue, though not confirmed, is likely to be Seoul House on Russell Street. We are looking at booking for 20-25 people for the BBQ Buffet (ie, lots of meeeeaat!!) so [...]

Hi guys, MUKEN are still accepting late registrations for the Taikai this weekend. If you’re interested in competing please let me know so I can send in your details. Remember, registration is $10. Here are the details for the Taikai again: MUKEN ANNUAL TAIKAI Saturday, 18th of May 11:30am – 5:00pm (Registration at 12:00pm) The [...]

Hi guys, Here’s the copy of the email I circulated amongst the Beginner’s who said they were going to camp, just in case you haven’t seen it. Please pat special attention to the car-pooling arrangements, and let me know ASAP if you’ve been left out. Also, it is your responsibility to get in contact with [...]

Howdy all! Seeing as we’re well into the semester we’ve decided it’s about time we organise a proper welcome dinner for all the new Beginners of 2013!! So far the plan seems to be to book a restaraunt in the City on a weekend for Dinner. This would most likely be after Camp sometime (so [...]

This month’s women’s training at Kenshikan is on 11th of May. Training will include kihon, waza geiko, uchikomi or kakari geiko, shiai or shiai geiko, kata. BEGINNERS ARE MORE THAN WELCOME! (But please check with Yoichi-san first!) Time: 2:30 – 4:30pm Location: Kenshikan, 91, Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne 3003 Cost: $5

Hi Guys! This coming Wednesday, the 1st of May, is kata training for seniors as per usual. Please bring along your bokutou!! Beginners will have regular training. Make sure to bring along your brand new shinai! ~Sam

From Hoey: Hi everyone, You might have already heard about the following but here’s the official announcement. Keiichi Hashimoto (Renshi 6th dan kendo) from Saitama prefecture will be visiting Melbourne from 3rd May till 5th May. His personal details as well as his notable achievements are below: Age: 32 years University : Teikyo University, All Japan Student Kendo Championship [...]

Howdy all, Just letting those who couldn’t make it to training this evening know that we FINALLY have our shinai bags. This means that we can now sell shinai = bags to Beginners. A shinai costs $40 dollars, whilst the bag is $10. If you would like to buy a bag on Wednesday, please come [...]

Hi all, This month’s women’s training details: Date: 20th April, Saturday Time: 2:30pm – 4:30pm Location: Kenshikan Dojo, 91 Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne 3003 Cost: $5 Regards, Hoey

Hi guys! We’re about to order the Beginner uniforms for this year. Because of this we’ll need the Beginners to come along early to training on either Monday or Wednesday this week at about 5PM so that we can grab your measurements. There’ll be more information to come in the following week regarding estimated pricing [...]

The next VKR Iaido Keiko details below: Date: 26th April 2013 Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Location: Kenshikan Dojo, 91 Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne, Victoria 3003 Cost: $5 Subsequent dates: 28 June, 30 August, 25 October The iaidoka have generously opened these sessions to everyone in the VKR to attend. If you are keen on learning iaido [...]

Hi All, MUKEN is pleased to announce the 2013 MUKEN Annual Taikai, the details of which are: MUKEN ANNUAL TAIKAI Saturday, 18th of May 11:30am – 5:00pm (Registration at 12:00pm) The University of Melbourne $10 per head Please find attached a flyer for the event. We are calling for entries into five divisions: Beginners (from [...]

This Friday 5th April is VKR kendo keiko night. Details below: Date: 5th April 2013 Location: Kenshikan Dojo, 91, Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne, 3003 Vic Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm Cost: $5 As usual, please warm up beforehand.

I’m sure plenty of you have seen these by now, but I thought I’d post up the results for this years AKC. Big congratulations to everyone from MUKC (and Victoria) who competed! Kyu Individuals: Winner: Gordon Lau (ACT) Runner-up: Haruki Reid (VIC) Equal 3rd: James Ko (NSW) Equal 3rd: Viet Le (VIC) Women’s Kyu Individuals: [...]

Hi guys, Received an email from MUKEN about this year’s camp. Here’re the details- will go over it all next training (Wednesday 3rd April). Feel free to drop the club an email for more details. MUKEN “MIYAZAKI” CAMP Date: Friday 10th of May (evening) to Sunday 12th of May (evening) Price: $115.00, all inclusive (Apollo [...]

Hi guys, Because this coming Wednesday after our week-long break is the first Wednesday of the month, seniors will be doing Kata. Please make sure to bring along your bokken! Beginners will continue training as per usual. ~Sam

Hi guys, There won’t be any training next Monday (1st April) because Monash Sports is closing early that evening. The next training will be Wednesday 3rd April. Hope to see you then! ~Sam

Hi guys, This coming Wednesday we won’t be able to have the Hall, so there will be NO TRAINING! There will be training on Monday, however. ~Sam

Howdy all, Just letting you guys know that at the end of training this coming Wednesday (2oth March) we will be holding a *very short* Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). This is in relation to the new Monash Sports Affiliation Agreement, which dictates that all Monash University Sports Clubs must be Incorporated with Consumer Affairs Victoria [...]