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Date- 9th July 2017 Venue- University of Birmingham, Munrow Sports Centre,, Birmingham B15 2TT This exciting day will run as follows: 09-00 – 09:20 Registration 09:20 – 09:30 Explanation of format 09:30 – 09:55 Warm-up (saburi / kata) 09:55 – 10:00 Group assignment 10:00 – 12:30 Activity One 12:30 – 13:15 Break 13:15 – 16:30 …
Dear Iaidoka, The Iaido Bu team are disappointed to announce that Yoshimura Keniichi sensei (8 dan kyoshi) is now unable to attend this year’s summer seminar due to work commitments. However, we still have a superb faculty attending the event and look forward to welcoming you. Please see the attached poster for details: BKA Iaido …
Dear Jodobu members, Please find below a few more information about the Jodo Summer Seminar: There is an option for ordering a packed lunch (at £4.95) at the summer seminar. Each packed lunch consists of: An individually packed sandwich made from a variety of breads (white or wholemeal) filled with the chef’s choice of fillings …
Dear Jodobu members, A jodo grading will be held at the European Jodo championships in Heidelberg, Germany on the 10 September up to 7th dan. There will be a seminar on the 9th. Should you wish to take a grading, please make yourself known to Chris Mansfield (internationalaffairs@britishkendoassociation.com) and myself. You will also need to …
