The 38th Victorian Kendo Championships were held over the weekend at Victoria University, Footscray.
Congratulations to all competitors and Clubs for their efforts and achievements during this competition.
Thank you to all Shinpan and Volunteers for their support in putting on this event.
Thank you also to the Victorian Kendo Technical Committee (VKTC) for their support and to Melbourne University Kendo Club as 'host club' and organising the volunteers.
Items to find in newsletter:
1. Appointment of VKR Treasurer and Member Protection Information Officer
2. Victorian Kendo Championships 2023
3. VKC Shimpan Seminar and Volunteer Briefing
4. VKR State Coaching Team Appointed
5. September Kendo Grading
6. Upcoming Events
Nanseikan 20th anniversary kangeiko - 25-26 June 2022
9am Saturday to 3pm Sunday
Nanseikan Dojo, 419 Waterdale Rd, Heidelberg West
To celebrate our 20th anniversary, we are restarting our tradition of mid-winter training.
This time however, it’s not one day but two!!
Check out the flyer to see all the details.
Australian Iaido Seminar and Championships 2022
- Toowoomba, Queensland, from 30 July to 1 August 2022.
Location:
Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre
20 Baker Street, Darling Heights (Toowoomba), QLD, 4350
Dates & indicative schedule
Saturday 30 July: Iaido Dan grading to 4 Dan, followed by Australian Iaido Championships
Sunday 31 July: ZNKR (Seitei) Iaido Seminar
Monday 1 August: Koryu Seminar (with ZNKR available for those who do not wish to practise koryu)
1. Kendo Seminar and Grading
2. Iaido/Jodo Grading
3. COVID-19 Update
4. AKR Meet and Greet
5. AKR transition to Company Limited by Guarantee
6. Australian Kendo Championships 2023
It is with great sadness that the VKR advise its members of the passing of Mr Kyohei Fujiie, husband of Tomoko Fujiie, father of Rodan Fujiie and founder of Benalla Renshinkan Dojo. He died on 30 December in Shepparton Hospital from complications arising from COVID.
Please receive the below YouTube video entitled 'Provisional shiai and shinpan rules in place until the COVID-19 pandemic is brought under control' issued by AJKF' on 21 September 2021, for your reference with regard to shiai management in the future.