BUTOKUDEN Dojo

2010 SCKO Individual Kendo Championships

asuka@e-bogu.com — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:42:10 +0000

1. Date: October 3rd, 2010 (Sunday)
2.Place:Cerritos Regional Park Gym,19700 Bloomfield Ave Cerritos, CA 90703
3. Eligibility:AUSKF Members Only (Please ask Asuka or Natsuko if you don’t know this membership)
4. Event: Individual Kendo Tournament
5. Entree fee: $20.00 (18 & over) $15.00 (17 & under)
6. Bento: $8.00 each

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2010 All California Open Kendo Tournament Sunday, September 5th, 2010

taroariga — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:12:08 +0000

2010 All California Open Kendo Tournament

Date: Sunday, September 5th, 2010

Location:
Hoover High School Event Center
5550 N. First Street
Fresno, CA 93710

Registration: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Divisions:
• 13-years old and Younger
• 14-17 years old
• Adult Kyu (18-years old and Older)
• Women’s (Kyu & Dan)
• Yudansha (1Dan – 3Dan)
• Yudansha (4Dan & Above)
• Senior (50 years old & Older)
• 11-Member Federation Team

Shinpan: 4-dan and above are eligible

Entry Fee: $15.00 per participant (non-refundable)
Bento: $10.00

Shiai Rules: Individual Divisions
• Individuals can only participate in one individual division
• Each kenshi must supply his/her own set of tasuki
• Time Limits
o All divisions except Yudansha and Seniors: 3 minutes with Hantei
o Yudansha & Senior divisions: 4 minutes and Hantei

Team Competition
• Limit one team per federation
• Teams will consist of 11-members as outlined on attached entry form
• Time limit: 3 minutes / no encho
• In case of a tie between teams in wins and points, winner will be determined by ippon-shobu.
• All other rules will comply with standard rules and regulations set forth by the International Kendo Federation (IKF).

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Nikkei and Nisei Week Kendo Tournament Application Form

taroariga — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:32:32 +0000

RSVP July 27, 2010 (Friday)
>> Nikkei Games (Sunday August 15) Information
>> Nisei Week (Sunday August 22) Information

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2010 Nikkei Games: Budo Tournament (Kendo)

taroariga — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:25:04 +0000

Date: August 15,2010
Roll Call: 7:30 AM
Place: CSULB, Pyramid

Tournaments
*Yudansha Divisions (Regular Tournament)
1 dan, 2 dan,3 dan,4 dan, and women’s dan
Rules: 4 minutes, unlimited Extension

*Kyu Team
0-4 Kyu Team (3 kenshi, 17 yeas of age and under)
3-1 Kyu Team (3 kenshi, 17 years of age and under)
Rules: Each dojo can submit up to 2 teams in each division
3 minutes, no extension

*Kachinuki Team
3 kenshi consisting of any combination of below mentioned:
-Adult kyu (18 years of age and older)
- Yudansha (up to 3 dan and 30 years of age and older)
Minimum of 2 kenshi per team
Taisho can not tie. If there are any ties prior to the taisho match both participants will sit
down.
No jodan, no nitto, and no tsuki

Each dojo can submit up to 2 teams

Tournament Fee: $20.00

◦ Officials, staff members, spectators, and volunteers have FREE admission. However, will be asked to pay a parking fee.

Volunteer: Three courts and front desk need volunteers

70th Annual NISEI WEEK Kendo Tournaments

taroariga — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:22:11 +0000

Kyu Tournaments
AUGUST 22,2010
Roll Call 8:00~8:30 (all divisions)
Place: Hompa Honganji
815 East First St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Tournament
Individual Matches; 3 minutes, 2 min extension, hantei (Except semifinals and final)
Team Matches; 3 minutes, no extension

Divisions
10years and under any kyu
11 to 13 years any kyu
14 to 15 years any kyu
Women’s kyu 14 and older
Adult 16 and older
1) 0-4 kyu
2) 3-1 kyu

Team (kyu team)
senpo : 11 and under any kyu
jiho : 13 and under any kyu
chuken : 15 and under any kyu
fukusho : any kyu, any age
taisho : any kyu, any age

Tournament Fees:
Kyu Division- $15.00
Bento- $9.00 each
*all fees are non-refundable

Additional requirement for Kendo Rank Promotion Examination

taroariga — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:33:54 +0000

　
Southern California Kendo Organization

To all SCKO Affiliated Dojo
Regarding: Additional requirement for Kendo Rank Promotion Examination

We would like to announce that Southern California Kendo Organization (SCKO) has decided to add an examination item for 1 Kyu, 2 Kyu, and 3 Kyu promotion exams. The new test item is called “Basic Kendo practice with Bokuto” and All Japan Kendo Federation has been implementing in their promotion exams for the past few years. Please refer to the link below:

http://www.kendo.or.jp/news/200906_kendo-kyui-sinsakitei.html

Kenshis that have already obtained 1 Dan or higher will not have the opportunity to take this test. However, it is required that these people learn all the basic movements. Please master all 9 basic movements by yourself. If you have any questions, the SCKO Education department will always be happy to help you.

1. General: “Basic Kendo practice with Bokuto” is in total 9 basic steps which incorporates most of the basic Kendo movements. See explanation below (Japanese) and the video.

http://ken55.suppa.jp/waza.html

2. Since this is the first time we are implementing this, we will proceed in stages.
- November 2010 Promotion Exam: All 1 Kyu, 2 Kyu and 3 Kyu examinee must take the Bokuto Keiko Basic 1 to 4.
- April 2011: 1 Kyu and 2 Kyu examinee must take the Bokuto Keiko Basic 1 to 6, and 3 Kyu needs to take Basic 1 to 4.
- November 2011: 1 Kyu examinee must take a Bokuto Keiko Basic 1 to 9, 2 Kyu take Basic 1 to 6, and 3 Kyu take Basic 1 to 4.
- After April 2012: 1 Kyu – Basic 1 to 9
2 Kyu – Basic 1 to 6
3 Kyu – Basic 1 to 4
3. For a better understanding of Bokuto Keiko, SCKO Education will schedule seminars for all Dojo instructors (TBD). All Dojo instructors have the responsible to teach your Dojo members.
4. All 4 Kyu and higher Kenshis need their own Bokuto, which is required to learn Bokuto Keiko and also to take the exam.

This is an official announcement from SCKO and if you have any question, please contact the President, VP/Promotion, VP/education or Secretary of SCKO.

Sincerely yours,
Masaharu Makino
President SCKO

VP/Promotion Examination
VP/Education

SCKO Team Tryout Application (BUTOKUDEN Dojo)

taroariga — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:02:39 +0000

For detailed information regarding this tryout, please refer to the link below:
>>> SCKO TEAM SCKO 2011 – Preliminary Tryout Rules

DEADLINE FOR BUTOKUDEN APPLICATION:
6/28/2010

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SCKO TEAM SCKO 2011 – Preliminary Tryout

taroariga — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:59:22 +0000

Southern California Kendo Organization TEAM SCKO 2011 – Preliminary Tryout

Event: TEAM SCKO 2011 – Preliminary Tryout

Date: Sunday, September 19, 2010

Time: Sign in & Shinai Check: 11:00AM

Elimination starts: 12:30AM

Entry Fee: $25 per division

Registration Deadline: June 30, 2010

Location: Osaka Sangyo University (OSULA)

The Southern California Kendo Organization (SCKO) would like to invite eligible Kenshis to enter the TEAM SCKO 2011 Preliminary Tryout. The Preliminary Tryout is the first round of the two elimination tryouts process, which will determine who will represent SCKO at the 2011 All U.S. Kendo Championships (AUSKF), to be held during the July 4^th weekend, in 2011 (tentative). Details are yet to be decided.

Open tryouts is extremely time consuming. Therefore, the SCKO Board of Directors is asking each Dojo instructors, to recommend their outstanding Kenshis to participate in the Preliminary Tryout.

Qualifications:

• All participants must be members of both the SCKO and the AUSKF

• 2010 SCKO and AUSKF dues must be paid by March 31, 2011.

• All participants must be within the division age by the tournament date (July 2011).

Kenshis may only compete in one (1) division for the AUSKF Championships. However, you may enter a Kenshi in as many divisions as desired for the SCKO qualification process, as long as that participant meets the eligibility requirements, and pays the appropriate entry fee of $25 per division entered. Entry fees are non-refundable.

Category	Age	Rank Restriction	AUSKF Membership	Selection Matches
Men	16 or over	N/A	3 Years	3 min. Encho
Women	16 or over	N/A	3 Years	3 min. Encho
Senior Youth (Boys)	16 – 18	N/A	1 Year	3 min. Encho
Junior Youth (Boys)	12 – 15	N/A	1 Year	3 min. Encho
Senior Youth (Girls)	16 – 18	N/A	1 Year	3 min. Encho
Junior Youth (Girls)	12 – 15	N/A	1 Year	3 min. Encho
Senior	50 +	3 Dan or higher	1 Year	3 min. Encho
Mudansha (Men/Women)	18 or over	1 Kyu or lower	1 Year	3 min. Encho

Round Robin results will be based on the following criteria:

1) Player with the most “Number of Won Matches”

2) If the “Number of Won Matches” is the same, then the player with the most “Number of Points (Ippon) obtained”

3) If “Number of Won Matches” and “Number of Points (Ippon) obtained” are both tied, then a re-match will be played, in “Ippon Shobu”

TEAM SCKO Preliminary Tryout Application

TEAM SCKO Prospect

DOJO: ____________________________________________________

HEAD INSTRUCTOR NAME: __________________________________

Please check eligibility requirements.

Enter your Preliminary Tryout recommended participants information and return by June 30, 2010 to the following:

(Please use more pages if necessary)

Team SCKO Manager

Shoichi Morinaga

auskf2011@butokuden.com

LATE ENTRIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED

NAME (Last, First)	RANK	AGE	DIVISION	AUSKF #	Phone #	email
Kendo, Taro (Sample)	2 Dan	18	Men	12345	714-333-1234	kendo@scko.org
Kendo, Taro (Sample)	2 Dan	18	Sr. Youth	12345	714-333-1234	kendo@scko.org

Number of Participants:

$25/division:

x 25

Total:

2011 AUSKF National Championship

Team SCKO Tryout Participation Requirements

Have AUSKF and SCKO membership dues paid prior to the Preliminary tryouts.
Have the tryout entry form and the tryout fee ($25) submitted to SCKO.
Have been recommended from the Dojo Head Instructor
After the Preliminary tryout date is announced, all Team SCKO Prospects must participate in practice sessions, training camps, and meetings, until the AUSKF National Championship. Failing to do so, the player will receive a warning from the Manager or Coach, and if no improvement is made, this player will be eliminated from the Team SCKO Prospect list. The location of practice will be at Cerritos Dojo, every 1^st and 3^rd Friday of the month.

Team SCKO Selection Criteria

Motivation and desire to be a SCKO player/team member
Recommendation based on Manager and Coach’s decision
Participate in all SCKO tryout process
Win matches through the final tryouts
Attend Team SCKO Practices, Training Camps, Godo Keiko, and Team events
Be a team player and cooperate with the team
Comply with the Manager and Coach’s requests. If the player can not comply with the requests, the player will be dismissed.

After Team SCKO is selected

All Team SCKO members must participate in practice sessions, training camps, and meetings, until the AUSKF National Championships.
Failing to participate in SCKO Team events (i.e. Team SCKO Practices, Training Camps, Godo Keiko, and Team events, as requested by the Manager and Coach), the player will be warned by the Manager or Coach. After the warning, if no improvement is made, this player will be dismissed from the Team SCKO.
Be a team player and cooperate with the team.
Comply with the Manager and Coach requests. If the player can not comply with these requests, the player will be dismissed.

Important Notice

We really hope that you are selected to the SCKO Team and become a part of the team. However, we are required to inform you that your team participation is “at will” basis, and that you can be dismissed at any time, with or without cause, and you are similarly able to leave the team.
Some players will play in the Team, the Individual matches, or both the Team and the Individual matches. The SCKO Team Manager and Coach will decide who will play in the Team or Individual matches, before the AUSKF Championships.
Players need to understand what will financially be provided by the SCKO (Drinks, taping, training camp fees, transportation costs, name tag, team jacket, etc. may be personal responsibility.)
Each player will be required to pay a fee of $200 participation fee, in order to cover part of the expenses for the AUSKF Championships trip and the training.
SCKO selection rules may vary if the AUSKF rules changes.

Team SCKO Schedule for AUSKF National Championship

Date	Event	Notes
Jun 30, 2010	Deadline to submit names for the Preliminary tryout
Jul/Aug, 2010	Keiko sessions in preparation for AUSKF Nationals	Everyone who has submitted their names for the Preliminary Tryout should participate in the Keiko sessions. Practices will be held at Cerritos Dojo, every 1^st and 3^rd Friday of the month (18:30 – 20:00PM). Practice schedule may change as based on the progress of the team.
Sep 19, 2010	Preliminary Tryout (Group Round Robin)	In the Preliminary Tryout, Prospect Players will be divided into groups, and the selected players will advance to the Final Tryout. Selection criteria: Round Robin results and Manager and Coach’s selection
Jan/Feb 2011	Training Camp	Manager/Coach to determine date and agenda
Feb 13, 2011	Final Tryout Part I	Round Robin. SCKO Team Members will be selected in the Final Tryout (Part I/ II). The number of players to be selected in each category is listed in the chart below.
Mar 13, 2011	Final Tryout Part II	Round Robin. Continuation of the Final Tryout
Jun 2011	Training Camp	Manager/Coach to determine date and agenda
Jun 2011	Send-off/Motivational party	After June 19^th SCKO Godo Keiko (Tentative)
Jul 2011	Championships	AUSKF National Championship

Number of players to be selected by category

Category	Age	Team SCKO Total (Selection/Mgr. Coach Pick)
Men	16 or over	9 (7/2)
Women	16 or over	8 (6/2)
Senior Youth (Boys)	16 – 18	6 (3/3)
Junior Youth (Boys)	12 – 15	6 (3/3)
Senior Youth (Girls)	16 – 18	6 (3/3)
Junior Youth (Girls)	12 – 15	3 (0/3)
Senior	50 +	2
Mudansha (Men/Women)	18 or over	2 Men+1 Women (1/2)

Team SCKO Manager

Shoichi Morinaga

auskf2011@butokuden.com

Aikido Kids class starts!!

asuka@e-bogu.com — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:47:56 +0000

We will starts Aikido kids class from 4:15 to 5:15 on Monday and Thursday, just before the adults’ class.
This class open for 5-12 years old.
Instructor is Valentin. And Aikido students will help him teach.

It is good chance for kids to start new martial arts in Irvine,California!

Kim Kyung Nam Sensei Visit to BUTOKUDEN Dojo

taroariga — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:01:12 +0000

BUTOKUDEN Kendo Members and Friends:

We will have Kim Kyung Nam sensei to visit BUTOKUDEN dojo on the following days. Everyone is welcome to join our open practice.

Wednesday, June 9
Wednesday June 16
7:00 – 9:00PM (Please be on time)

Location: BUTOKUDEN Dojo
17346 Eastman
Irvine, CA 92614-5522

I have known Kim sensei for over 20 years, and he is definitely one of the strongest Kendo players I have practiced with. He has participated in various WKCs, representing Korea. I am sure it will be a great experience even just to watch his Kendo.

Taro Ariga & Kim Kyung Nam

Looking forward to seeing you all.

Taro