The seminar will be under the supervision of 3 BKA Nanadan Kyoshi:

  • Sensei Jeff Humm
  • Sensei Paul Budden
  • Sensei Kazuyo Matsuda

The seminar is suitable for beginners to 5th Dan who are attempting or working towards their next grading achievement.

Location: Somers Town Community Sports Centre, 134 Chalton St, London, NW1 1RX.

Friday 5 April 2024, 7pm to 10pm

Kendo no Kata

This session will include a:

  • practice with guidance
  • lecture the history of kata and forms means
  • breakdown of key points
  • grade perspective practice
  • summary of points seen to be essential

Saturday 6 April 2024, 9am to 5pm

Kendo – How to pass and why am I not passing

This session will include:

  • practice with advice and guidance
  • coverage of the basic requirements, age, gender plus the Yondan wall

There will be lots of opportunities to practice with different kendoka trying to accomplish personal goals.

Sunday 7 April 2024, 10am to 4pm

Grading for ikkyu to godan.