Hey guys,

A reminder from Katie regarding VKR training next Friday:

Hi all,

just a reminder – the VKR’s monthly Friday night training will take place next week!

Date: Friday, 7th October

Place: Kenshikan

Cost: $5 (to go towards Kenshikan’s floor restoration)

Content:
19:00 – Dojo Open /Warm up by each individuals

19:30 – Rei (Formality) then streight into Jigeiko
(One Set of Kirikaeshi at begining with 1st partner.)

20:30 – Hitting Drum then Kirikaeshi
Rei (Formality)

21:00 – Dojo Closed

See you there,

Katie

Related files:

• CoW Regulations 2011 Exposure Draft.pdf
• Weapons RIS Final.pdf
• CoW Reg Special Gazette.pdf

Hey guys,

Some news from the AKR (via VKR):

Dear Katie and Ramon,

As you may know, the AKR is a member of the Victorian Governments Weapons Consultative Committee. You may also be aware that members of the AKR have a general exemption to possess otherwise prohibited weapons and that AKR has also contributed to the current redraft of the Regulations.

The current redraft of the regulations does not alter the existing exemption for AKR members.

For your info and the attention of your colleagues, please refer to the attached documents and the below email.

Public submissions have been called for.

Best regards,
Richard Ward
President
Australian Kendo Renmei
Post: PO Box 353
Carlton North VIC 3054
E: akrpresident@kendoaustralia.asn.au
W: www.kendoaustralia.asn.au

Hey guys,

This coming week is mid semester break for Monash Uni. Quite a few club members will be up at the Gold Coast competing in the Aus Uni Games. Because of this, and as Hoey mentioned at Wednesday’s training, there will be no official training this week. The hall is still booked for the club however, so the hall will still be available for private use if you want to train on your own. Take note though, that the lockers will be unavailable this week so if you usually borrow club bogu and you didn’t take it home with you last week, then you will not have bogu to use this week.

If you plan to use the hall this week, please take care of yourself and each other. If there are other people in the hall during our usual timeslot (6:00pm – 8:00pm), then kindly tell them that the hall is still booked for the Kendo Club. If there are any issues, contact the front desk.

Thanks and good luck to the AUG team!

Hey guys,

As you know VKR will be having the 1st Kyu – 3rd Dan grading this weekend. Please see the original post for more details (venue, time, etc). This is also a final call for applicants. Please check the original post to make sure your name is there. The names will be submitted tomorrow at midday. If you do not let me know by then, then you will not be grading!

Also, the questions for the Dan grade applicants can be downloaded here. Read the instructions carefully! Bring your answers to the grading on the day.

Thanks and good luck!

Hey guys,

Some news from VKR -

Dear Club Secretaries,

The VKR has now completed the selection process for the VKR state coach position. The VKR are pleased to advise that the state coach for 2012-2013 years is Mr. Yoichi Miyamoto from Monash University. Mr. Miyamoto San has extensive experience in kendo and coaching principles and is well placed to continue with our previous successes.

Mr. Miyamoto has selected his team as follows:

Head VKR Squad Coach – Mr. Yoichi Miyamoto

VKR Assistant Coach – Mr Kazuya Kamura

Squad Manager – Nicholas Chan

The VKR Executive and associated delegates would like to wish the VKR State Squad Coaching Team all the success possible. Gambate!!!All training dates, times and location will be posted on the VKR web site calendar in the near future.

Regards

VKR Executive Team

Congratulations guys!!

Hey guys,

Some news from the AKR -

• Fwd: News from Australian Kendo Renmei / Article 12 of the FIK Regulations of Kendo Shiai and Shinpan
• Fwd: 16th DHMDK Competition in NSW, 23/10/2011
  

Fwd: News from Australian Kendo Renmei / Article 12 of the FIK Regulations of Kendo Shiai and Shinpan

Ever wondered about Article 12 of the FIK Regulations of Kendo Shiai and Shinpan?

To assist understanding of the requirements to award yuko-datotsu and to promote “good” kendo, the All Japan Kendo Federation have developed a graphical representation of that rule. Click the link for a full size PDF.

http://www.kendoaustralia.asn.au/content/?p=1486

Fwd: 16th DHMDK Competition in NSW, 23/10/2011

Dear Kendoka,

This is a friendly reminder that the registration for the 16th Dae Han Moo Do Kwan Kumdo Tournament is due in 2 weeks time.

Please make sure ONE registration form from each club is submitted to daseul.chun@gmail.com by FRIDAY 30/09/2011.

Also to avoid lengthy registration and payment queues on the actual competition day, we are introducing a convenient payment method. Payments need to be direct deposited to account name: Dae Han Moo Do Kwan Inc. by FRIDAY 30/09/2011.

One payment per club would be appreciated which includes club name in the reference field.

All account information can be found on our website at www.dhmdk.org

If there is any further questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards,

Daseul Chun, DHMDK
On behalf of Master B.K Song

–
Regards
Daseul Chun

If anyone is interested in playing in the 16th Dae Han Moo Do Kwan Kumdo Tournament, please see me (Mony) at training.

Thanks!

Hey guys,

For the juniors, the time has come for you to receive an extremely important part of your Kendo uniform – your zekken! Please come to training this coming Wednesday 14 September to receive it!

To celebrate this important occasion, we will be having a club dinner after training. The restaurant is called Hodori Korean Garden. It’s a short drive from Monash Clayton so we’ll need cars to move people. If you have room in your car, please let me know and we can organise carpooling. We need numbers ASAP (we’ll stop taking names after Monday’s training) so let me know if you can make it to the dinner and I’ll add your name to the list at the bottom of this post. Please try to make it everyone!!

Dinner details:

Venue: Hodori Korean Garden, 1344 Centre Rd, Clayton, VIC, 3169 (Google Maps link)
Date: Wednesday 14, September, 2011
Time: 8:30pm, straight after training
Cost: About $15 per person

List of people confirmed:

1. Hoey
2. Mony
3. Nick
4. Justine
5. Trent
6. Keegan
7. Ka Man
8. Rebecca
9. Vivian
10. Alex
11. Ben
12. Aidan
13. Tan
14. Ken
15. Rico
16. Sherry
17. Katherine
18. Adam
19. Tomoko

Thanks, and congratulations!

Hey guys,

I was just going through the records and it seems that there are quite a few people with outstanding payments for various club-related things. I know that it’s really easy to forget about them (I forgot too that’s why I haven’t chased you up on them!), so here is a reminder! Please check the list below to see if there is anything outstanding you need to pay for.

• Semester 2 training fee – $60
• VKR 2011/2012 fee – $70
• Club Jacket – $90 (or $40 if you paid the initial $50 deposit)
• Club Zekken – $30
• VKC Individual event – $20
• VKC Team event (per person, per event) – $15

You can pay me in person, or you can transfer any amounts to our club account (details on Contact Us page). If you are going to transfer any money into the club bank account, please make sure you put something descriptive in the ‘details’ field.

Thanks guys!

Hey guys,

As Hoey mentioned at training today, the regular Friday night training will this week be held at Victoria Uni, Footscray Campus. Together, Monash and Melbourne Uni Kendo Clubs will be visiting Kate and her Victoria Uni Kendo Club to have a joint training. There will also be a team shiai on the day! More details:

Event: Friday night joint training with MUKEN and VU Kendo Club
Location: Victoria Uni, Footscray Campus (Google Maps link)
Date: Friday 9th September, 2011
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (meet at Monash Sports Centre at 5:30pm if you want a lift. Please see Keegan or Nick at training to make sure there is enough room for you!)

This training is as usual, open to everyone. However please see Keegan or Hoey and let them know that you plan on attending.

This is a great opportunity to train with other people from other clubs and also to see how a shiai is run. For those going to AUG, you should attend this training to get an idea of what to expect at AUG.

Thanks!

Update #1 (2011-09-05) – Added deadlines.
6th Kyu-2nd Kyu: Wed 7 Sep, 2011. 1st Kyu-3rd Dan: Wed 22 Sep, 2011.

Update #2 (2011-09-07) – Confirmed cost for gradings.
KYU grading: Seniors – $35. Juniors – $15. DAN grading: Seniors – 1D $65, 2D $80

Hey guys,

It’s September again which means grading time! As usual there will be 2 gradings on separate days, one for 6th Kyu – 2nd Kyu, and another for 1st Kyu – 3rd Dan. The cost is to be determined however it is usually $30. The grading cost for all KYU grades is $35 ($15 for juniors). For Dan grades, the costs are $65 for 1D, $80 for 2D (seniors’ costs). If you would like to attempt the grading, please let me know (comment here, email, phone, etc) and I will add your name to the list at the bottom of this post. The deadline to let me know for the 6th Kyu – 2nd Kyu grading is Wednesday 7th Sep, 2011. The deadline to let me know for the 1st – 3rd Dan grading is Wed 21st Sep, 2011.

A note for juniors

For the juniors, you will all be going for 6th Kyu and you will be required to wear Tare, Do, and Kote (not Men). If you are still borrowing club bogu, please make sure you have access to this equipment on the day, either by taking them home with you after Wednesday’s training or some other arrangement (e.g. if you are carpooling, then you can take your equipment after Wednesday’s training and give them to whoever is driving you to the venue). We will be having a grading practise session for the juniors this coming week at training, so please come to get some practise and to ask any questions you may have! We recommend that ALL juniors attempt the grading, even if you’ve been away from Kendo for a little while.

Here is some more info from Katie Marx (VKR secretary):

Hi all,

just a reminder that the VKR will be holding kendo gradings on the following dates -

Sunday, 11th September, 1.00 – 3.30: 6th kyu – 2nd kyu
Sunday, 25th September, 1.00 – 3.00: 1st kyu – 3rd dan

The venue for these gradings is currently slated as kenshikan. However, it is possible that kenshikan’s floor renovations will be underway by this point. If this is the case, we will source another venue and let you know.

Details for these gradings, and other events, can be found on the VKR website.

Cheers,

Katie

List of people attempting 6th Kyu – 2nd Kyu Grading (11 Sep, 2011)

1. Tan Pham
2. Alex Zhao
3. Nick Chan
4. Yak Green
5. Rico Phan
6. Jim Cho
7. Rebecca Ly
8. Vivian Thang
9. Sheridan Mayo
10. Katherine Bown-Mayo
11. Dimas Wardhana
12. Adrian Bolzan
13. Ken Ming Ong
14. Ben Tong
15. Aidan O’Connor

List of people attempting 1st Kyu – 3rd Dan Grading (25 Sep, 2011)

1. Justine Yoon
2. Riku Uchida
3. Hoey Goh
4. Adam Mechler
5. Sitthiphone Thalongsengchanh

All names that appear here are subject to Yano Sensei’s approval. We will let you know if you have not been approved to grade.

Good luck!

Please see this post for more details.

Hey guys,

The monthly VKR Friday night training is this Friday! More from Katie (VKR secretary):

Hi all,

this Friday is the first Friday of the month, which means that it’s time for the VKR’s Friday night training!

The details -

Where: Kenshikan

When: 7.30 – 9.00

Cost: $5 (which goes towards the restoration of Kenshikan’s floor)

Content:

19:30 – Dojo Open /Warm up by each individuals

20:00 – Rei (Formality) then streight into Jigeiko
(One Set of Kirikaeshi at begining with 1st partner.)

21:00 – Hitting Drum then Kirikaeshi
Rei (Formality)

21:30 – Dojo Closed

These sessions are a great opportunity to make new friends, see old friends and train with different people. Everyone is welcome.

Hope to see you there,

Katie

Hey guys,

Melbourne Budokai (MBK) (Kenshikan) are organising another camp! More from Paul B (MBK secretary):

Greetings VKR Member!!

Due to the success of last year’s winter camp in July, Melbourne Budokai have decided to organise another, however, during Spring when it’s a little more warmer. We’ve been able to book the same venue in Anglesea.

This time all VKR clubs/members are welcomed to attend.

The details are as follows:

YMCA Anglesea Recreation Camp
Friday the 30th of September 2011 to Sunday the 2nd of October 2011 (Friday night to Sunday afternoon)
Adults $150, Students (6-16 yrs) $140
Shared accommodation for 2 nights and 5 meals….and training/socialising in a wonderful setting!

As per last year numbers will be limited so get in early as you wouldn’t want to miss out. A deposit of 50% will secure you a position on the list of attendees. You will be advised when the final payment will be required.

Please forward any questions to Paul Bserani (paul.bserani@tollgroup.com).

As meals will be provided, if you have any special dietary requirements then please let Paul know.

Last year’s camp was great fun and the training was excellent. This year, no doubt, it’ll be the same. I hope you can make it.

Cheers and take care.

Paul Bserani
Secretary Melbourne Budokai

Hey guys,

Some news from the VKC 2011 organisation committee -

• Competitors information pack
• Volunteers Info
• Juniors competition cancelled

Competitors information pack

You can download it here - VKC 2011 Info Booklet.pdf

Volunteers Info

Some documents for the volunteers:

Volunteers roles and responsibilities - 110809_1 Volunteers roles and responsibilities.docx

Announcing matches - Taikai Announcements.doc

To all the Monash volunteers (if your name is here), please stick around after training tomorrow. There will be a volunteer briefing session. This is especially important if you haven’t volunteered before. Don’t worry it will only be 10 minutes or so.

Juniors competition cancelled

More from Jeffrey (MUKEN president):

Due to low participation numbers, the Junior Individuals (both U14 and U16) has been cancelled. This is regrettable and I apologise to the kendoka about this.

Jeffrey

We are currently talking with MUKEN about this situation to see if there’s anything we can do.

Hey guys,

As Hoey mentioned at Monday’s training, we will be training with a couple of special guests tomorrow Please make sure you arrive to training early enough to be ready to start training at 6pm sharp!

See you tomorrow!

Hey guys,

We still need more volunteers for VKC! So far we only have 3 confirmed for each day whereas we need about 8. VKR and the rest of the Kendo community are counting on us, so please help out if you can! See original post for more details.

Hey guys,

The Victorian Kendo Championships (VKC) is only a couple of weeks away. This is the biggest taikai in Victoria and is held every year! The details:

Event: Victorian Kendo Championships
Date: Sat 27th – Sun 28th August, 2011
Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm (both days) (The format will be very similar to last year’s)
Location: Victoria University, Footscray Park Campus (Google Maps link)

Registration fees are now $20 for individual events, $15 (per person) for team events. We will collect the fees after we have finalised the competitors list.
Do take note that like in previous years, participants may only enter 1 individual’s event, but may enter multiple team events.

If you’re interested in last year’s event, you can see all the news, results, photos and information for VKC 2010 here.

The events will be the same as last year:

1. Kyu individuals
2. Women Kyu individuals
3. Open individuals
4. Women individuals
5. Veteran’s individuals
6. Junior U16
7. Junior U14
8. Kyu Teams
9. Open Teams
10. Women Teams
11. Kata Pair  (2 teams)

If you wish to apply to compete, please see Nick at training, or use the Contact Form. If you wish to volunteer (we need volunteers!!), please see the original call for volunteers post.

If you need a lift to get to the venue on either day, come and see me, or one of the seniors at training and we can organise carpooling.

Thanks guys!

Hey guys!

VKR and MUKEN (this year’s organisers) have asked us to help out with this year’s Victorian Kendo Championships (VKC) . Monash will be managing a shiajo (of two), so we need volunteers! Beginners, this is the perfect chance for you to see what goes on behind the scenes at a taikai. Trust us, this will help you immensely when you start competing (which will be very soon)!

Volunteer duties will include:

• Ribbon tying
• Time keeping
• Scoring (on the boards and on score sheets)

Don’t worry if you don’t know how to do these things, or even what they are. You will learn beforehand and also on the day! Besides that, there will be an experienced shiajo “manager” who will look after you and oversee the shiajo.

Every competition needs volunteers to help make them run smoother, so please help if you can. Hopefully we can get more than required and we can rotate. We need about 8 people to volunteer and we need to know by this coming Wednesday. If you can help out, please let me know, or leave a message on the website. I will keep updating the volunteers list below.

A note for seniors – We need at least one senior member who can act as the shiajo manager. Please let me know if you can do this.

The dates of VKC are Sat 27 Aug – Sun 28 Aug, 2011. The event will go from approximately 8am – 5pm on both days.

Thanks guys!

VKC 2011 Monash Volunteers (Sat)

1. Aidan
2. Tan
3. Yak
4. Sherry (or on Sun)
5. Sit

VKC 2011 Monash Volunteers (Sun)

1. Aidan
2. Yak
3. Sherry (or on Sat)
4. Paul C
5. Alex

VKC 2011 Monash Shinpans (Sat)

1. Yoichi

VKC 2011 Monash Shinpans (Sun)

1. Yoichi
2. Itsuhiro

Hey guys,

The call for shinpans for this year’s VKC:

Hi all,

please see below for details on volunteering as a shimpan at this year’s VKCs on the 27th and 28th August:

All kendoka from 3 Dan and above are invited to participate as shimpan for this year’s VKC. To assist in the planning and organisation of the tournament, could all kendoka available to be shimpan please confirm their availability with Jeffrey khor, jeffkhorwj@gmail.com.
Thanks.

–
Cheers,
Jeffrey