Welcome to the Saskatoon Kendo Club
Kids' class canceled March 7
Due to the seminar, the kids' class is canceled this Sunday, March 7.
We encourage kids and their parents to come out to the seminar Saturday afternoon and watch some of the tournament. It's at the main gym in City Park Collegiate on 9th Ave N from 1-6. The higher divisions are later in the afternoon and make for better viewing. Please feel free to come and go as your schedule permits.
2010 Saskatoon Seminar Final Details
Grading registration is now closed, no exceptions. We have 30 candidates this year.
Lester Young is handling the seminar fees this year. Saskatoon members please pay your fees to him if you have not done so already.
Total expected attendance is 80. Note that for the party, we are also expecting 80 which overflows the banquet room at Mano's. We will have a separate seating area for 20 nearby. Please make sure that there is seating for all the sensei in the main room. We will bring everyone together in the main room after supper is finished for the presentations.
Supper is a fixed menu. This is for ease of the staff in dealing with such a large group. We have kept each choice under $20, but drinks, dessert etc are extra. Your choices are:
1. Split Roasted Chicken, $19.
2. Pork Souvlaki, $19.
3. Roasted Vegetable and Feta Cheese Lasagna, $17.
If someone has any dietary restrictions that are not accommodated by these choices, please let me know. Note that #3 is a vegetarian dish.
The schedule is as follows. Please note the time change to 9 am Saturday morning:
Friday March 5
7-9 pm: godo keiko at Saskatoon YMCA, 25 22nd St. E.
Saturday, March 6
9-12 am: seminar at City Park Collegiate, 820 9th Ave N - doors open 8:45
12-1 pm: lunch
1-6 pm: tournament at City Park Collegiate
7:30-?: dinner and party, Mano's Restaurant, #200 1820 8th St. E.
Sunday, March 7
9 am - 1 pm: grading at Saskatoon YMCA - doors open 9:00
3-5 pm: seminar at Saskatoon YMCA
CKF Registration
The new CKF membership registration is now available. All club members who have been with the club for one year or more are required to register with CKF, so if you started January 2009 or earlier you must register. The fee is $20.
For those of you who are already members, just try to log in to your personal CKF account - you will be prompted to pay through PayPal. You will need your registration number. If you have forgotten it, email Neil.
For those of you who are not yet members, it's the same link - create yourself an account under Saskatoon Kendo Club and pay your fees.
Winter Schedule
Registration is now closed. New beginners will have to wait until September to register. Experienced kendoka are always welcome.
Useful Videos
Here's a few useful videos for beginners from Ariga-sensei, former Team Canada captain and owner of e-bogu.
Bogu Recommendations
If you are looking at buying bogu, check out Club News for our recommendations.
2009 Seminar Report
We had a very successful seminar this year. For more details, see the report.
Iaido
A Iaido study group is now meeting Thursday evenings at the Dundurn Military Base gym. Classes start at 7:00 sharp and go until 8:30. All are welcome, beginners accepted any time. If you have hakama and keikogi, wear that otherwise just wear something loose and comfortable. If you have a bokken, please bring it, if not there are some available for loan until you get one. The cost is $2 per session, payable at the door. Contact the group leader for more information.
Facebook Group
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About The Club
The Saskatoon Kendo Club was founded in 1981 by Ken Miyaoka. Miyaoka-sensei has over 40 years experience and holds the rank of nanadan (7th degree). Since the club was founded, dozens of people have attained a rank of 1st degree or higher. The club currently has about 50 members and practices at the YMCA in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Our annual seminar is held every February. For more information, please contact . For a quick overview of kendo, check this site. For more comprehensive information, consult the Japanese Sword Arts FAQ.
Regina Kendo Club
If you are in Regina or area, please check out our sister club, the Regina Kendo Club.
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