Update #1 (2011-12-20) – Change of venue. Please see this post for the latest information regarding dinner.   Hi everyone, We’re planning on having an end of year dinner to celebrate the end of year (doh!) as well as MUKC’s 20th anniversary. Details as as such: When: Wednesday 21st Dec, after the last training of [...]

Related files: Kenshikan_Invitation.pdf   Hey guys, As some of you may know, Kenshikan has been closed recently while they are busy installing their new floor. Good news is that it will be ready soon! The re-opening ceremony will be this Sunday! More information from Tony Corrigan (MBK president):   To all members of the Victorian [...]

Hi all, Please see (and read) the piece below from Sheppard sensei. Katie   This Nanseikan blog “Dojo News’ has a new page added where I have published the transcript of an interview I did with Nagae sensei several years ago. Those who are interested in finding out more about Nagae sensei’s life in his [...]

Hey guys, As Hoey mentioned at the taikai today.. Tomorrow’s training (Monday 5th December, 2011) has been moved to Melbourne University Kendo Club (MUKEN). We will be joining them while Holt Sensei (Mumeishi) is visiting Melbourne and while our usual training hall’s floor is being finished (it is still being resurfaced). Details below –   [...]

Related files: MUKC 20TH PROGRAM.pdf   Hey guys! We have finally completed the program and draw for our upcoming taikai which is on this Sunday (original post/more info)! You can download the program, including the draw, here. Unfortunately we were unable to include everyone who put their names down to compete. We sincerely apologise for this but [...]

Hi everyone, There will be NO TRAINING AT MONASH NEXT WEEK (28th and 30th Nov) as the floor of the Games Hall where we usually train is going to be resurfaced. As such, we’ve organised visits to both Melbourne University Kendo Club and Mumeishi Kendo Club. The details are as follows: MONDAY 28TH NOVEMBER Melbourne [...]

Hey guys, This is the final call for anyone interested in being part of the Vic squad for 2012 (original post). This Wednesday’s training is the DEADLINE for letting me (Mony) or Nick know. More from Nick, team manager:   To all clubs and members, Greetings! As you know, an email was circulated asking for a [...]

Hey guys, Some sad news from VKR:   Dear VKR members, As many of you will have already heard, Nagae sensei passed away in Tokyo on Monday night. The contribution Nagae sensei has made to the lives of Victorian and Australian kendoka is without compare. His guidance, support, passion and sheer hard work has motivated [...]

Hey  guys, This is the final call for anyone wanting to compete at our anniversary taikai. More details can be found in the original post. The following people have put their name down. If your name isn’t here and you want to compete, please let me know, the deadline is the end of this coming [...]

Hey guys, Some news regarding Nittaidai’s visit to Melbourne next year!   Hi all, great news – students and senseis from Nittaidai will come returning to Australia in February next year! As a part of this, we have arranged a training session for Sunday, the 19th February. Here’s the details: Time: 9.30 – 11.30 Place: [...]

Hi all, please find attached the drafted changes for the VKR’s constitution. Chris has the track changes function on to allow you to see the updates. Cheers, Katie   Let me (Mony) know if you’re interested in having a look and I’ll send it your way.

Hey guys, Some news from VKR regarding the Victorian Kendo Squad for 2012:   To all clubs and members of the VKR, We are contacting you in regards to the Victorian State Squad for next year’s Australian Kendo Championships. As some of you may already know, the coaches for this year will be Yoichi Miyamoto [...]

Hey guys, Some news from Paul Bserani: Hello VKR members! Some of you may already know that Fujiwara Sensei will be in Melbourne for a few days. He’ll be arriving this Sunday. A training session with him has been organised at Kenshikan. It will start at 6pm and Kendoka 1st Dan and above are welcome [...]

Hey guys, Some news from Katie regarding VKR Friday night training:   Hi all, due to work being undertaken to replace Kenshikan’s floor, the VKR training scheduled for this Friday night has been cancelled. Our next Friday night training will be on the 2nd December – this will be a great opportunity to train on [...]

Hey guys, As most of you know, our club is 20 years old this year! To celebrate we will be hosting our own taikai with all VKR clubs invited! Here are the details:   Event: Monash University Kendo Club 20th Anniversary Taikai Date: Sunday 4th December, 2011 Time: 12pm – 5pm (TBC) Location: Stadium, Monash [...]

Hi everyone, The Mumeishi Kendo Club is hosting their annual Mumeishi 3′s tournament soon. Details are as such (also refer attached Mumeishi 3′s 2011 flyer for more information): Date: November 5th 2011 Time: 9:30 am (Registrations open at 8:30am) Place: Beaconhills College Human Movement Centre, 30-34 Toomuc Valley Road, Pakenham, Victoria 3810   We usually [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]