2017 CKF Central - Fall Seminar & Taikai

Date
Saturday, Dec. 2 – Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017

WELCOME!

The Canadian Kendo Federation, in conjunction with the Etobicoke Kendo/Iaido Club and Mu Mon Kai Iaido Club, is proud to host this fall's CKF Central - Fall Seminar, Taikai, and Grading (Shinsa).

The event will focus on providing exposure and experience to the challenges of taking AND judging exams and tournaments.

INSTRUCTORS

We are happy to introduce the instructors and judges who will be leading this event:

   Goyo Ohmi Sensei (Kyoshi Iaido 7 dan), CKF Former Chief Referee
   Stephen Cruise Sensei (Kyoshi Iaido 7 dan), CKF National Chief Referee
   Shozo Kato Sensei (Kyoshi Iaido 7 dan), AUSKF Iaido Chair
   Pam Parker Sensei (Kyoshi Iaido 7 dan)
   Takeshi Kimeda Sensei (Renshi Iaido 7 dan)
   David Green Sensei (Renshi Iaido 6 dan)
   Carole Galligan Sensei (Renshi Iaido 6 dan)
   Eric Tribe Sensei (Renshi Iaido 6 dan)
   Susan Sekreta Sensei (Renshi Iaido 6 dan)
   Edward Chart Sensei (Iaido 6 dan)
   Nancy James Sensei (Iaido 6 dan)

LOCATION

Etobicoke Olympium in Toronto, ON.
The event will be held in the lower level, fitness centre.

       590 Rathburn Road
       Etobicoke, ON
       M9C 3T3 (map)

SCHEDULE and LOGISTICS

Parking is free on-site. Follow the signs through the front door, and downstairs to the dojo. Check-in will open at 8:00am, please make sure you come early to get your sword checked. Opening ceremonies for both days will begin sharply at 8:30am

Tentative seminar/grading schedule (Dec 2) as follows:
08:30 - 12:00 -- Seminar (Judging & Key Points for Shinsa)
12:00 - 12:30 -- Lunch
12:30 - 14:00 -- Grading/Shinsa
14:00 - 16:00 -- Seminar (Judging & Key Points for Taikai)

This event will feature one of the largest gatherings of 6-Dan+ Sensei at a seminar in North America. Take advantage of the minimal teacher-student ratio to ask questions and get personalized instruction!

Tentative tournament schedule (Dec 3) as follows:
08:30 - 09:00 -- Opening Ceremonies & Demonstration
09:00 - 12:00 -- Taikai (Junior ranks, matches up to semi-finals)
12:00 - 12:45 -- Lunch & Senior warm-ups
12:45 - 14:00 -- Taikai (Senior ranks & finals)
15:30 - 16:00 -- Awards & Closing Ceremonies

The taikai is open to any member of an FIK-affiliated organization (ex. CKF, AUSKF). Members must have their dues fully paid up to participate.
All participants 4-Dan and above will be called upon to judge. For full details, including past results, please see the Mu Mon Kai Iaido Taikai site.

GRADING (SHINSA)

Exam will go up to 5-Dan. For ALL grading/shinsa information, please visit the CKF website here: http://kendo-canada.com/forms.html

FOOD AND LODGING

Purchased bento lunches will be provided in a designated eating area at the Olympium
A Friendship Banquet will be hosted at a restaurant to be determined.
(More details will be provided closer to the event date)

A map and list of nearby restaurants and nearby hotels. The closest being the Best Western Plus Travel Hotel Toronto Airport at 5503 Eglinton Ave W, Etobicoke, ON M9C 5K5

VENDORS

TBD

FEES

Seminar ONLY - $50 + late fee $30
Taikai ONLY - $75 + late fee $30
Both - $100 + late fee $30

Payment can be made by Interac E-Transfer or other types of electronic BANK cash transfers to events@mumonkai.ca, specifying a password of your choice.

Alternatively, you can send check/cheque (at appropriate exchange rate to Canadian Dollars) to:

JCCC Iaido Club
6 Garamond Court
North York, ON M3C 1Z5
Canada

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION

The seminar/taikai registration deadline will be Sunday, November 26, 2017 (late fee will apply).

You will need your CKF/AUSKF ID number to register. CKF members can register on this site by adding CA before their CKF ID -- For example, if your CKF LoginID is 9999, then your Shinken.cc ID will be CA9999.

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If you have registered with Shinken.cc before and don’t remember your CKF/AUSKF ID or your temporary ID, please email info@shinken.cc.
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If you have questions about the seminar or taikai, please contact the organizing committee at events@mumonkai.ca
If you have questions about the grading, please contact the CKF Secretary at secretary@kendo-canada.com

SEMINAR

TAIKAI

SEMINAR AND TAIKAI

Participation in either seminar or tournament is optional, even for grading candidates.

However, take advantage of this opportunity to combine your learning with practical experience. This is important for both technical growth: Learn -> Embu, as well as judging experience: Key Points -> Comparison.

***** Please choose ONLY ONE option below *****

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Online registration is not currently available.

Please contact info@shinken.cc if you have questions about the registration process.