Hi all, Just a reminder about the caps that are still at Kenshikan. I cannot guarantee that Paul will not sacrifice them in a ceremonial burning if people don’t claim them. Email secretary@melbournebudokai.com.au to claim a cap if its yours. Cheers, Hoey

Alas we have lost another sensei. News about Bennett Sensei’s passing and funeral: Dear All, RSVP: Email by this Friday noon The funeral for the AKR’s founding member and former President, Ron Bennett Sensei, will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday 15 May at Beresfield Crematorium, Anderson Drive, Beresfield, New South Wales. A light [...]

Hey everyone, Just a reminder about the upcoming MUKEN Taikai!! If you are a beginner (from Jan 2011) to Ni Dan and you’re interested in competing, please let me know by the 17th of May! For other info please refer to my old post here and the MUKEN ANNUAL TAIKAI FLYER 2012 People interested in [...]

Hey everyone, some info on a visiting sensei! Just to clarify, Melbourne Uni’s Wednesday training is a morning one between 7am – 8:15am. Fujiwara Sensei will be visiting this morning session Greetings MBK Member!! Fujiwara Sensei will be in Melbourne 6th and 10th May. He’ll be arriving in Melbourne on Sunday the 6th around 10:30am. [...]

Hey guys, news from Hoey! The monthly VKR open keiko is being held this Friday at Kenshikan. Details are as such: Date: 4th May 2012 Time: 7:30 – 8:30pm (do own warm-ups before 7:30) Venue: 91, Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne Cost: $5 Regards, Hoey

Hey everyone just a couple of things I need to mention!! Fees Training Camp Fees Seniors: Please make sure that you’ve paid this semester’s fees! Beginners: Any fees unpaid must be! (Uniform orders, fees, Camp!!) Training Monday: Beginners who are coming to camp must come to either Monday or Wednesday training to organise car pooling [...]

Hey everyone, As we all know tomorrow is ANZAC Day so there shall be no training tomorrow Therefore I shall see everyone next Monday 30th of April. Also, next Wednesday training (2nd of May) shall be Kata training for the seniors!

Hey everyone, we have received some news about the upcoming Taikai! The Melbourne University Kendo Club will be hosting the MUKEN Taikai in May. The details of the event are as follows. Date : 26th May 2012 Time : 12pm-5pm Venue : The University of Melbourne The taikai will be the same as last year, [...]

Hey guys, Alright I’m glad to have got some emails this morning (very early mornng) about wanting to go to camp. Yes it is fine if you’re paying via bank transfer (just inform us) or if you’re paying at the next training. Just remember that tonight is the deadline to tell me if you want [...]

Hey everyone, there are some things that need to be addressed!! Everyone There is NO TRAINING on Anzac day the 25th of April. I shall remind everyone on Tuesday night via Facebook. If you have a Facebook account but haven’t joined the group please do that! Beginners If you want to go to camp you [...]

Hey guys, At tomorrow’s training, Shinoda-sensei shall be bringing a guest sensei so come meet and greet

Hey everyone!! So we all know that nationals happened quite recently and it’s time to report back with the results~ Men’s Kyu Individual Equal 3rd: Viet Luan Le (VIC) & Gordy Lau (ACT) 2nd: Tomonori Hu (NSW) 1st: Nicholas Chan (VIC) Women’s Kyu Individual 3rd: Elizabeth Warren (ACT) 2nd: Jessi Tilbrook (NSW) 1st: Jenny Song [...]

Over the last month or so, several caps have been left at Kenshikan. Attached is a photo of the caps. If you’re the owner of one of these caps please come in and collect it. Otherwise one of the following will happen: 1. Auctioned off and all proceeds go to MBK. 2. Sold on E-Bay [...]

Hey guys, it’s that time of the year again where we’re invited to the annual Muken camp! Beginners and seniors alike, all are welcome to come Can you please let either myself, Nick or Vivian know whether or not you’re interested in coming along by Thursday 19th of April?! Below are the details and I [...]

Hey everyone, just a quick reminder that there shall be NO TRAINING this week. So I shall see everyone on Monday 16th of April!

Hey everyone, just a quick reminder that this Wednesday 4th of April is Kata training. So don’t forget to bring your bokken!!

Hey everyone! Uniform orders for the beginners and semester 1 fees for the seniors are due. Seniors Can payments of $70 for semester 1 be paid to a committee member (preferably Vivian) ASAP. Beginners As you all know, we are taking numbers for a uniform bulk order. The uniform set shall cost $80. Please provide [...]

Hey everyone, news from Hoey about the upcoming Dan gradings. Hi all, As you already know, the 1st kyu to 3 dan grading will be held on the 25th of March. The VKR are still in need of 1 person who is at least 5 dan to sit on the panel. If you are able [...]

Hey everyone, AKC and Dan gradings are coming up! For those who are interested in either: Going to AKC Going to the seminar Going to the Dinner Then please inform either Nick, Vivian or myself by Sunday 18th of March!

Hey guys, there’s a website about Takizawa sensei. It’s an interesting read so you should check it out! http://kenshi247.net/blog/2011/04/15/takizawa-kozo-hanshi/