Dear Members, There has been a Level One coaching course scheduled for the 23rd of September. This event will be led by Iai/Jo tutors but is also open to Kendoka, and will run from 10:00-17:00. The L1 course is aimed at those wishing to step up to the role of assistant coach and Dojo Leader. …
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Congratulations to today’s winners at the National Championship for the Premier Cup. Ladies Champion – Rosanna Riches Mens Champion – Sarfraz Aziz Ladies Silver Juliette Li Wan Po Mens Silver James Gordon Ogle Ladies Bronze Linda Chow Mein Le Emily Knight Mens Bronze Rick Edmondson Chris Bowden Ladies Fighting Spirit Alexandra Wilson Mens Fignting Spirit Chris Bowden
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 …