KEIKO & KENDO SHINSA
Wednesday, November 20 - Sunday, November 24
Locations: Houston Kenshikan & University of Houston
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, November 20 at the Houston Kenshikan
4:30-6:30PM Jodo & Iaido with Marcus Lee-Steere Sensei
6:30-8:00 Kendo with Takezaki Sensei
Thursday, November 21 at the University of Houston Recreation Center
7-9PM Kendo with Takezaki Sensei
Friday, November 22 at the Houston Kenshikan
5-8PM Jodo & Iaido with Marcus Lee-Steere Sensei, NO Kendo
Saturday, November 23 at the Houston Kenshikan
3PM: Dojo opens, Registration for Shinsa
3:45: Shinsa up to 3rd Dan
4:30-7:30: Kendo with Takezaki Sensei and Martin Sensei
Sunday, November 24 at the Houston Kenshikan
4-7PM: Kendo with Takezaki Sensei, Martin Sensei, and Aydee
EVENT INFORMATION
Takezaki Sensei, Kyoshi 7th Dan, from Kumamoto, will be visiting for practice. He lived in Houston about a decade ago.
Martin Arévalo Borlinic Sensei, 6th Dan, was the head coach of Team Peru to the 2024 World Kendo Championships.
Aydee Trujillo, 2nd Dan, was a team member of Team Peru to the 2024 World Kendo Championships and is a graduate of the University of Tsukuba.
Locations
Houston Kenshikan
St. Andrew Lutheran Church Gym, 1353 Witte Road, 77055
The gym entrance is next to the large parking lot in the back.
Cougar Kendo
University of Houston Recreation Center, 4500 University Drive, 77004
Visitor parking is available adjacent and across from the Rec center.
When you enter the Rec Center, you will need to say you are coming for Kendo and will need to sign in.
Shinsa
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Candidates need to have a current AUSKF membership.
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Non-SUSKIF members need to obtain permission from their regional federation president with this form.
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Candidates for Shodan and above need to submit a copy of their Menjo.
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Menjo: Name needs to match name in AUSKF database and please pay the fee by the end of the seminar:
Kids Kyu $20, Adult Kyu $30, Shodan $50, Nidan $60, Sandan $80
Shinsa Format
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Sandan: 2 rounds of Keiko, & Kendo Kata 1-10
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Nidan: 2 rounds of Keiko, & Kendo Kata 1-7
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Shodan: Kirikaeshi, 2 rounds of Keiko, & Kendo Kata 1-5 (Examples: Keiko, Kata)
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Ikkyu: Kirikaeshi, 2 rounds of Keiko, & Kendo Kata 1-3 (Examples: Keiko)
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Nikkyu and below: Kirikaeshi and 2x each of Men, Kote Men, & Do
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Nikkyu: Bokuto Kata 1-9
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Sankyu: Bokuto Kata 1-6
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Yonkyu: Bokuto Kata 1-3
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Essay
Candidates may write an optional essay on one or more of the following
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Why do you practice Kendo?
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What are your goals in Kendo?
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How can we improve our events?
Visitors
Visitors are welcome, please tell us in advance.
REGISTRATION
Please register here.
Shinsa
Deadline: Wednesday, November 20.
Fee: $15 via Zelle to suskif@gmail.com
Menjo fees: $20 Kids Kyu, $30 Adult Kyu, $50 Shodan, $60 Nidan, $80 Sandan
CONTACT US
For any questions, please email us at suskif@gmail.com.
