2. Place: Marina High School 15871 Springdale St, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

3. Eligibility: AUSKF Member

4. Event: TEAM TOURNAMENT (Three Kenshis per team) [...]]]> RSVP May 5, 2013
Tournament Date Sunday, May 26 (See Details below)
1. Date: Sunday, May 26th, 2013
8:30AM to 9:00AM roll call for all divisions.

2. Place: Marina High School
15871 Springdale St, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

3. Eligibility: AUSKF Member

4. Event: TEAM TOURNAMENT (Three Kenshis per team)
12 years and under Division Adult Kyu(19 years and up) Division
13-15 years Division Yudansha Division
16-18 years Division

5. Fees:(non-refundable)
Participation:
18 years and under $15.00
19 years and up $20.00
Bento (Lunch box): $8.00

Each team consists of three members. Team members may consist of individuals from the same or different dojos or regions.

THE 17TH MEMORIAL DAY KENDO TOURNAMENT
The Southern California Kendo Organization will be holding its 17th Memorial Day Kendo Tournament on Sunday, May 26th, 2013 at Marina High School in Huntington Beach. This will be a team tournament, allowing the participants to enjoy a unique experience. We hope you will accept our invitation by filling out and returning the enclosed form.

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1. Date: Sunday, May 26th, 2013
8:30AM to 9:00AM roll call for all divisions.

2. Place: Marina High School
15871 Springdale St, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

3. Eligibility: AUSKF Member

4. Event: TEAM TOURNAMENT (Three Kenshis per team)
12 years and under Division Adult Kyu(19 years and up) Division
13-15 years Division Yudansha Division
16-18 years Division

5. Fees:(non-refundable)
Participation:
18 years and under $15.00
19 years and up $20.00
Bento (Lunch box): $8.00

Each team consists of three members. Team members may consist of individuals from the same or different dojos or regions.

Each team is requested to choose a name that is a Dojo Name followed by a letter from the alphabet representing the team.
Example: WLA-A, Long Beach-B, Gardena-C, etc., for each division.

A HEAD CONTACT PERSON over 18 years old should be assigned for each team and his or her phone number or e-mail address is to be listed on the application form.

Regulations of the matches will follow “The Regulation of Kendo Shiai and Shinpan” set forth by the Federation of International Kendo (FIK).

Tsuki waza is authorized for YUDANSHA DIVISION only.

Ranks as of May 1, 2013

Age as of May 26th, 2013

Each person can only participate in one division and is responsible for bringing their own
Me-Jirushi (Red/White indicator)

Each dojo must provide one or more shinpan for every 10 participants.
However we always have not enough number of shinpan, so please provide
as many as possible.

Since many of kids are not aware of the time and court for their team’s match(es), Please have an adult with team at all times.

If your kids division team does not answer when called for their match, your kids team will automatically lost by default. Once your kids team loses by default, your team cannot have a make up match even if you arrive at the court later.

As a general rule, it is not possible to modify team members after registration. However,
for unforeseen situations such as injuries, the tournament committee will evaluate the
case and be in contact.

REGULATIONS

Tournament rounds will be single elimination.

The individual match is conducted according to SANBON-SHOBU, and the chief judge will announce its duration in the morning.

If no winner is determined within the duration, a draw will be declared.

Determination of the winning team will be made in the following order of precedence:
A) Higher number of individual winners; but, if breaks even, then
B) Higher number of points scored.
Should A and B turn out to be even, a one point match play-off (daihyo-sen, ippon
shobu) between representatives of the two teams will determine the winning team.

Click on the schedule to see a [...]]]> The Portugal National Kendo team will be at BUTOKUDEN for their Gasshuku, from Saturday March 16 for one week. Their schedule is below. Everyone from any Dojos is welcome to attend. Especially the ASAGEIKO (Morning Practice 6:45 – 7:30AM) will be a good way to start the day!

Click on the schedule to see a bigger view.

Tentative Location: [1001 Coronado Center Drive Henderson, Nevada 89052]

Divisions: • 9-years old and younger • 10-11 years old • 12-13 years old • 14-15 years old • 16-18 years old • 13-under girls • 14-18 girls • Team Divisions:

Boy’s Team Composition Senpo 13-years old and under [...]]]> Tentative Date: Sunday, June 23, 2013

Tentative Location: [1001 Coronado Center Drive
Henderson, Nevada 89052]

Divisions: • 9-years old and younger
• 10-11 years old
• 12-13 years old
• 14-15 years old
• 16-18 years old
• 13-under girls
• 14-18 girls
• Team Divisions:

Boy’s Team Composition
Senpo 13-years old and under
Jiho 15-years old and under
Chuken
Fukusho 18-years old and under
Taisho

Girls Team Composition
Senpo 18-years old and under
Chuken
Taisho

Youth Team Composition (Both Boys and Girls)
Senpo 11 years and younger
Chuken
Taisho

Shiai Rules: • Individual Championships will be OPEN to any youth kenshi with AUSKF membership. Each individual is only eligible to participate in a single individuals division – Girls are allowed to compete in one of either the Girls Individual Division or Boys Individual Division
o Time limit: 3 minutes with unlimited encho thereafter.
• Team Championships for both Boys and Girls divisions will consist of up to 2 teams per federation (to be decided by federation at the Championships). Each participant can only play in ONE team.
o Team matches in the Boys Team Division will consist of 5 members selected from each age group as outlined above (see chart)
o Team matches in the Girls Team Division will consist of 3 members with no age or rank restrictions (open to all girls)
o Team matches in the Youth Team Division will consist of 3 members with age limit of 11 years and under (Boys or Girls)
o Time Limit: 3 minutes
o In case of daihyo-sen, match will be determined by ippon-shobu
• Tsuki is valid only for 16-18 year old age group in the Individual and Boys Team (Fukusho and Taisho) Championships. Jodan and Nito will only be allowed in the 16-18 year old age group for Boys Individual and Boys Team (Fukusho and Taisho) Championships.
• Taikai format (round robin, tournament brackets, etc) will mirror the format of the 2010 U.S. Junior Open Championships – further details regarding the Individual and Team Championships will be announced at a later date depending on the number of participants
• All other rules will comply with standard rules and regulations set forth by the Federation of International Kendo (FIK)

Shinpan: 4-dan and up on a volunteer basis.

Entry Fee: $25 per participant

Here is an update of our upcoming events for 2013.

The updates from the previous e-mail is in Underlined.

You can see this information at the link below:

http://www.butokuden.com/2013/01/22/2013-butokuden-kendo-upcoming-events-january-june/

Also, please join our Facebook group:

http://www.facebook.com/groups/73052462309/

MARCH:

3/27 Wed: We have officially started the Wednesday Jigeiko Practice. Everyone [...]]]> Dear BUTOKUDEN Kendo Members:

Here is an update of our upcoming events for 2013.

The updates from the previous e-mail is in Underlined.

You can see this information at the link below:

http://www.butokuden.com/2013/01/22/2013-butokuden-kendo-upcoming-events-january-june/

Also, please join our Facebook group:

http://www.facebook.com/groups/73052462309/

MARCH:

3/27 Wed: We have officially started the Wednesday Jigeiko Practice. Everyone with Bogu is welcome to attend.

APRIL:

4/2 Tue: First Practice with Shin Terashita

4/4 Thu: Tamae Sensei (Lady 7 Dan) and another Lady 7 Dan sensei will be at LB Dojo. It is a great opportunity to practice with a high ranking 7 Dan lady. All ladies are encouraged to attend the practice at LB. Practice at Butokuden will be normal

4/6 Sat 4:15PM: SCKO Junior Practice @ Cerritos

4/9 – 10: Asuka Kondo @ Butokuden (ex-Butokuden member, now living in Japan) << Confirmed

4/12 – 14: European Kendo Championships (Berlin, Germany)

4/13 – 14: Kodansha (5 Dan and Up) Promotion Exam (Northern California)

4/20 Sat 4:15PM: SCKO Junior Practice @ Cerritos

4/21 Sun: Promotion Exam @ Butokuden

4/23 Tue: Esteban Hernandez (from Colombia) will be at our Dojo for 1 week

4/21 Sat 2:00PM: SCKO Junior Practice @ Butokuden

4/27 – 28: AUSKF Junior Gasshuku

4/30 Tue: Junior Advanced (2BU) Monthly Internal Tournament (Arrive at 4:30PM)

MAY:

5/4 Sat 4:15PM: SCKO Junior Practice @ Cerritos

5/18 Sat 4:15PM: SCKO Junior Practice @ Cerritos

5/19 Sun: Shinpan Seminar @ Butokuden

5/25 Sat 5:30PM: SCKO Junior Practice @ Butokuden

5/26 Sun: Memorial Day Team Tournament (Marina High School, Huntington Beach)

5/30 Thu: Junior Advanced (2BU) Monthly Internal Tournament (Arrive at 4:30PM)

JUNE:

6/1 Sat 5:30PM: SCKO Junior Practice @ Butokuden

6/8 Sat 4:15PM: SCKO Junior Practice @ Cerritos

6/15-16 Sat-Sun: SCKO Jr. Gasshuku @ Butokuden

6/23 Sun: 4th AUSKF Junior Open National Championships Information (Las Vegas, NV)

http://www.butokuden.com/2013/01/15/4th-auskf-junior-open-national-championships-information/

6/27 Thu: Junior Advanced (2BU) Monthly Internal Tournament (Arrive at 4:30PM)

JULY:

7/6 – 13: PNKF Women Seminar and Taikai (Seattle)

7/19 – 24: Ito Sensei @ Butokuden (Tentative)

7/21 Sun: SCKO Godogeiko @ TBD

TBD: AUSKF Kendo Summer Camp

AUGUST:

8/11: Nikkei Games Kendo Tournament (Pyramid at CSLB)

TBD: Nisei Week Kendo Tournament

8/18 Sun: SCKO Godogeiko @ TBD

8/? Sat – Sun: SCKO Gasshuku in Paso Robles

SEPTEMBER:

9/1 Sun: All California Kendo Tournament (Fresno)

9/15 Sun: SCKO Godogeiko @ TBD

OCTOBER:

10/6 Sun: Individual Tournament (Marina High School, Huntington Beach)

10/20 Sun: SCKO Godogeiko @ TBD

10/25 – 27: Taro in Portugal (Portugal Gasshuku) < Everyone is welcome to attend

NOVEMBER:

11/17 Sun: SCKO Godogeiko @ TBD

DECEMBER:

12/15 Sun: BUTOKUDEN Kendo Christmas Party

Please find attached the final information for the location and other information for the upcoming AUSKF Zone 1 Referee Seminar.

It would be greatly appreciated if you can forward this information to your members and dojos as soon as possible.

Tentative Date: Sunday, June 23, 2013 Tentative Location: [1001 Coronado Center Drive Henderson, Nevada 89052]

Divisions: • 9-years old and younger • 10-11 years old • 12-13 years old • 14-15 years old • 16-18 years old • 13-under girls • 14-18 girls

• Team Divisions: [...]]]> 4th AUSKF Junior Open National Championships Information
www.usjuniorkendoopen.com

Tentative Date: Sunday, June 23, 2013
Tentative Location: [1001 Coronado Center Drive Henderson, Nevada 89052]

Divisions:
• 9-years old and younger
• 10-11 years old
• 12-13 years old
• 14-15 years old
• 16-18 years old
• 13-under girls
• 14-18 girls

• Team Divisions:
Boy’s Team Composition
Senpo 13-years old and under
Jiho 15-years old and under
Chuken 15-years old and under
Fukusho 18-years old and under
Taisho 18-years old and under

Girls Team Composition
Senpo 18-years old and under
Chuken 18-years old and under
Taisho 18-years old and under

Youth Team Composition (Both Boys and Girls)
Senpo 11 years and younger
Chuken 11 years and younger
Taisho 11 years and younger

Shiai Rules:

• Individual Championships will be OPEN to any youth kenshi with AUSKF membership. Each individual is only eligible to participate in a single individuals division – Girls are allowed to compete in one of either the Girls Individual Division or Boys Individual Division
o Time limit: 3 minutes with unlimited encho thereafter.

• Team Championships for both Boys and Girls divisions will consist of up to 2 teams per federation (to be decided by federation at the Championships). Each participant can only play in ONE team.
o Team matches in the Boys Team Division will consist of 5 members selected from each age group as outlined above (see chart)
o Team matches in the Girls Team Division will consist of 3 members with no age or rank restrictions (open to all girls)
o Team matches in the Youth Team Division will consist of 3 members with age limit of 11 years and under (Boys or Girls)
o Time Limit: 3 minutes
o In case of daihyo-sen, match will be determined by ippon-shobu

• Tsuki is valid only for 16-18 year old age group in the Individual and Boys Team (Fukusho and Taisho) Championships. Jodan and Nito will only be allowed in the 16-18 year old age group for Boys Individual and Boys Team (Fukusho and Taisho) Championships.

• Taikai format (round robin, tournament brackets, etc) will mirror the format of the 2010 U.S. Junior Open Championships – further details regarding the Individual and Team Championships will be announced at a later date depending on the number of participants

• All other rules will comply with standard rules and regulations set forth by the Federation of International Kendo (FIK)

Shinpan: 4-dan and up on a volunteer basis.

Entry Fee: $25 per participant

Responsible Parties:
• Tournament Coordinators: Hayato Okawa, Daniel Yang, Jason Brown, Ken Kamimoto
• Tournament Logistics: Christopher Yang, Shuntaro Shinada
• Shinpan: Shuntaro Shinada, Brandon Harada
• Fundraising: Sandy Maruyama, Jarrod Hatakeyama, Nishiki Sano
• Trophies: Sandy Maruyama
• Creative Director: Kohjiro Kinno, Nishiki Sano, Emi Anderson
• Budget: Simon Yoo

Please use the form on the bottom of this page to sign [...]]]> FIK Kendo Referee Seminar for the American Zone (FY 2013) will be held as follows:
1. Date: March 9 & 10, 2013 (Saturday & Sunday)
2. Place: Ernest Community Cultural Center (8333 Little River Turnpike Annandale, Virginia U.S.A.)
Eligibility: 5 Dan and UP.

Please use the form on the bottom of this page to sign up.

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TO: Presidents, FIK affiliates in
American Zone Countries December 21, 2012
Re: FIK Kendo Referee Seminar for the American Zone (FY 2012)
We are pleased to announce that the FIK Kendo Referee Seminar for the American Zone will
be held in March 2013 in Washington DC. We appreciate the All United States Kendo
Federation (AUSKF) for their dedication to make this event a success. You are cordially
requested to recommend applicants from your organization by using the attached application
sheet. We would like you to return the application sheet by January 31, 2013 (Thu.) to
kurose@kendo.or.jp and kikkawa@kendo.or.jp. The details of the seminar are as follows.
1. Date: March 9 & 10, 2013 (Saturday & Sunday)
2. Place: Ernest Community Cultural Center
8333 Little River Turnpike Annandale, Virginia U.S.A.
3. Accommodation Reservations:
Concerning the accommodation for the participants from your organization,
you are asked to make the reservation for them by yourself.
Hotels recommended by AUSKF are shown below. When you make a reservation, please make
mention the group name as reference “IKF Room Block Mar 2013” or “ M-SEG6RZ” then the
special rate is applied for your stay on March 8, 9 and 10.
The deadline of booking for special accommodation rate is February 15, 2013.
Main Hotel: Fairview Park Marriott Hotel
3111 Fairview Park Drive Falls Church, VIRGINIA 22042 U.S.A.
Tel: +1(703) 849-9400/ Fax: +1(703) 849–8692

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/fact-sheet/travel/wasfp-fairview-park-marriott/

One Regular Room Rate per one night US$89.00 + Tax, or US$97.10 with Tax
(1 king bed or 2 beds, no breakfast) Bus service is available from hotel to venue.
Second Hotel: Countryyard Dunn Loring Fairfax
2722 Gallows Road, Vienna, VA 22180
Tel: +1(703) 573-9555 Fax: +1(703) 573–6266

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/iadcy-courtyard-dunn-loring-fairfax/

One Regular Room Rate per one night US$99.00 + Tax, or US$108.00 with Tax
(2 beds, no breakfast) No bus service from second hotel to venue.
4. Transportation
＊Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport-DCA/Hotels
Main hotel/12 miles/Estimated taxi fare about 50 USD (one way)
Second hotel/14 miles/Estimated taxi fare about 55 USD (one way)
＊Washington Dulles International Airport-IAD/Hotels
Main hotel/19.7 miles/Estimated taxi fare about 60 USD (one way)
Second hotel/15 miles/Estimated taxi fare about 55 USD (one way)
For the participants outside of U.S.A., AUSKF will arrange the transportation from the airport
to the hotel. So, please gather information concerning participants’ flight numbers/arrival times
/arrival airports in kendo federation of each country, and send to the below.
Mr. Shozo KATO, E-mail: shozo.kato@auskf.org TEL: +1-212-431-1322
Transportation between main hotel and venue/party restaurant will be arranged by AUSKF.
However, no bus service from second hotel to venue/party restaurant.
5. Schedule outline:
March 9 (Sat) Seminar, Goodwill Keiko 9:00-17:00, Welcome Party 19:00~22:00
March 10 (Sun) Seminar, Goodwill Keiko 9:00-13:00, Closed by noon
The seminar starts at 9:00AM both days and it is planned to end around noon on the second day.
6. Participants expected:
・A member of the FIK affiliated organization in principle.
・Kendo 5-Dan or above in principle and to be engaged in regular Kendo practice (4-Dan
holders are accepted as well if he/she desires.)
・No age limitation
・5 or more participants from one FIK affiliated organization are preferable.
・The candidates for the WKC referees are requested to participate in this seminar.
・The attached application sheet covers up to 12 applicants, but this does not mean
limit. Please duplicate and use it more than 12.
* Applicants are requested not to be absent other than unavoidable reasons.
* Nobody can participate in this seminar without registration.
* Please wear Keiko-gi, Hakama, and Tare while seminar.
7. Expenses:
The participants bear their expenses for travel, transportation, accommodations and
meals. The box lunch on March 9 will be provided for US$10.00.
Cost for welcome party is US$30.00 for participant.
8. Others: (1) Three instructors will be sent from International Kendo Federation.
(2) Interpretation (Japanese, English) will be provided during the seminar.
Sincerely yours,
Dr. Yukio Sato, Secretary General
International Kendo Federation

As I mentioned during my Christmas presentation, the Steveston Tournament will be on Feb 23, in Steveston, BC, Canada. This is one of the biggest tournament in North America, with participants from Canada, USA, and Hawaii. I have been going there for the past 25+ years and it is a great tournament. [...]]]> BUTOKUDEN Kendo Members:

As I mentioned during my Christmas presentation, the Steveston Tournament will be on Feb 23, in Steveston, BC, Canada. This is one of the biggest tournament in North America, with participants from Canada, USA, and Hawaii. I have been going there for the past 25+ years and it is a great tournament. It is only a 2 hours flight, and the food is great. If you want to stay a few extra days, one of the best skiing in the world, is not too far away. The entry fee is by donation. If you are interested, please sign up using the form below. Please RSVP by January 25.

Date: February 23, 2013 9:30am
Location: McMath High School, 4251 Garry Street, Richmond, B.C.
Fee: Donation

Hotel Info:
Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel
7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC V6X 1A3
Ph: (604) 273.7878
Room rates: $109/night + tax

COMPETITION CATEGORIES
Individual matches
Junior
> 10 Years & Under
> 11–13 Years
> 14–15 Years
Ladies
> 16 Years+ (1 Dan & Under)
> 16 Years+ Older (2 Dan & Over)
Adult Kyu
> 16 Years+ (0–4 KYU)
> 16 Years+ (1–3 KYU)
Yudansha
> 1–2 dan
> 3 dan
> 4 dan+
Team Matches
> Junior (15 years & under)
> Senior (16 years+)

PLEASE NOTE
1. The time limits for encho will be changing There will only be one (1) encho of “2 min” for individual junior/non-degree/ladies/1-2 dan divisions as well as only one (1) “3 min” encho for the 3 dan/4 dan & above divisions.
2. Categories are subject to change depending upon the number of entries
3. Participants will be allowed to enter into one (1) individual category only.
4. Due to the high number of entrants and the use of four (4) courts, it will be the responsibility of each Kenshi/Delegation Leader to ensure that their players are available at their designated courts or risk disqualification.