On behalf of the Iaidobu and Jodobu we would like to express our enormous sadness at the passing of Greg Drewe Sensei. Greg began training in the 1970s and was well known to many in the BKA as tireless in his own study, tireless in his commitment to teaching and tireless in his friendship and …
Kendo Bu Statement – July The team and I hope that everyone is keeping fit and well. Sadly, we have been informed that the Guildford venue will not be available in August and will not reopen until September. So, there will be no event in August. Many of you may be considering a return to …
Kendo Bu – BKA Insurance Update 2 In my previous note I introduced an element of confusion into the association’s position regarding training on-line and I apologise for this. As you are aware the BKA’s insurance policy covers registered dojos and their members to participate in the arts of Kendo, Iaido, and Jodo. Where teaching takes place …
Kendo Bu Statement – May In our last communication we asked that dojos cooperate fully with government guidelines and suspended training. We also cancelled all national events up to the end of May and recommended that dojos do the same with their local activities. Last weekend your BU team met to discuss our way forward. …
Kendo Bu Coronavirus Guidance 2, 22/3/2020 Avoid training to reduce all unnecessary social contact until further notice The Bu Officers and DRC recommend that all kendo members stay away from training until the situation changes and the spread of the virus is under control. We also recommend that dojo officers suspend their training to help …
Dear kendoka, It is with great regret that the kendo bu is cancelling the Master’s Weekend in January and delaying the event until early April. Unfortunately, just before the holiday break the planned venue became unavailable and, despite trying more than 20 alternative venues, we have been unable to find a venue for the planned …
Kendo Nanadan sensei Gary O’Donnell and Yasuyuki Hiyama have both been awarded Kyoshi
The 2020 University Taikai Event Details Date: February 15 – 16, 2020 Categories: Kendo The 2020 University Taikai registration is open! The Taikai will take place on the 15/16 February 2020 at the MOD St. Athan, about 30 minutes from Cardiff. The registration form is at: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/aCwT7otal2vfMBLca All information about the event can be found on the Facebook event: …
Documents for Sunday EGM EGM Agenda 2019 copy Minutes of 2018 BKA Kendo Bu AGM – draft2 copy
The Yoshiko Oda Sensei Seminar Rather than the usual blow-by-blow account – so to speak – this article will try to outline the essence of the Oda sensei seminar through attendance, conversations with Oda Sensei, and personal musings. Recently the author had a conversation with a regular church going friend about the ordainment of …