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25th Kodokan UK International KENDO Seminar |
“I would be very happy if I can contribute to the development of kendo and its culture during my stay here in Malta and also that everyone can learn not only the kendo techniques but also the spirit of kendo though this seminar ”.
Masatake Sumi
Kodokan Seminar 2009 - Malta
Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th September 2010.
With: MASATAKE SUMI 8th DAN, HANSHI.
And attending sensei: Junichi Tashiro 8th Dan Kyoshi, Fumio Mori 8th Dan Kyoshi, Shoji Enomoto 7th Dan Kyoshi,, Terry Holt 7th Dan Renshi, Paul Budden 7th Dan Renshi, Kazuyo matsuda 6th dan,Norio Kojiro 5th Dan + 4 new attending sensei including Hiromi Fujita 7th Dan Kyoshi who will be hosting the Ladies Event. [view sensei]
Further updates to follow.
On Thursday the 2nd there will be a 'Special Ladies Event' and also a separate ‘Seniors Session’ for one day. The cost for these is £20 per person (bring your own lunch). There will also be an evening practice (see schedule for full details).
The Seminar will take place
at the Kodokan Dojo in the Princess Marina Sports Centre, Rickmansworth. Herts. All location details are on our website: www.kodokankendo.org.uk This seminar is fully residential ONLY: Inc. Accommodation/ lunch/ Evening Meal, Friday & Saturday (plus Breakfast) and Breakfast/ Lunch on Sunday. All single and shared room accommodation depending on availability.
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The official Check in is from 9am on Friday 3rd September.
PRICE £230.00. Plus additions as listed.
Bed & breakfast is available for both Wednesday the 1st & Thursday the 2nd @ £25 per night.
There will also be a special ‘Junior event’ on Sunday the 5th which is FREE for all attending. You do not have to be participating in the rest of the Seminar, to attend these additional events. [But you do need to apply, please use the application form] There will also be a Grading Assessment with Sumi sensei and the 8th Dan teachers + lectures during the seminar.
Places on all events are limited to seventy, so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. I am as always, indebted for the continuing support of Sumi Sensei and all of the attending sensei in this the 25th anniversary of the Seminar.
Book early to avoid disappointment.
All communication will be by e-mail following receipt of your application with deposit/payment.
Best regards. Paul BUDDEN.


