2026 AUSKF Iaido Seminar
Date
Wednesday, July 22 – Sunday, July 26, 2026
2026 AUSKF Iaido Summer Camp: Seminar, Taikai and Shinsa
A MESSAGE FROM PNKF IAIDO
PNKF Iaido is pleased to welcome you back to Linfield University. We hosted the 2019 AUSKF Iaido Camp here and look forward to the same fantastic services that made for a wonderful and memorable experience. Linfield is a full-service venue that offers beautiful facilities, on-campus housing and dining, and full party catering. We anticipate the overall cost to attend will be far lower than has been possible in recent years: no hotels or expensive restaurants this time! Please join us for a Wednesday evening Welcome Reception, and kick off a fantastic seminar with three visiting instructors from Japan, the National Taikai, amazing Sayonara dinner, and the national Iaido Shinsa. We hope to see you on the gorgeous Linfield University campus in McMinnville, Oregon, in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country!
For any questions regarding payment or event, contact auskfiaidocamp@gmail.com.
INSTRUCTORS
Yamazaki Akimasa sensei, Iaido Hanshi 8 Dan (Ibaraki-Japan)
Shirai Keiko sensei, Iaido Kyoshi 8 Dan (Hyogo Japan)
Ono Jun sensei, Iaido Kyoshi 8 Dan (Iwate Japan)
DATES
Welcome Reception (Hors d'oeuvres and Cash Bar) - Wednesday, July 22, 6:30-8:30pm
AUSKF Iaido Seminar, Taikai, and Shinsa - Thursday, July 23 - Sunday, July 26, 2026
2026 AUSKF Iaido Summer Camp, National Taikai, and Shinsa
to be held at Linfield University in McMinnville, Oregon
Click here to see the Linfield campus map.
STAYING AT LINFIELD UNIVERSITY
You may choose between:
1. Single occupancy Dorm Room with two beds for a) four nights, b) 2 nights Thursday and Friday only, or c) 2 nights Saturday and Sunday only, or
2. Shared Dorm Room for a) four nights, b) 2 nights Thursday and Friday only, or c) 2 nights Saturday and Sunday only
If you choose a Single Occupancy Dorm Room and plan to have someone stay with you, please remember to order two linen sets—one for yourself and one for your guest.
If you choose a Shared Dorm Room, you may list the name of your preferred roommate. We will do our best to place you together. If you do not list a preferred roommate, a roommate of the same gender will be assigned.
EVENT T-SHIRT
Your seminar registration includes one event t-shirt. Select the size you want in the EXTRAS page.
You can see the design at this link.
Only a few extras of limited edition may be available for purchase ($25 cash only) at the camp.
Click Link text here for explanation and directions for the Meals and Extras section of registration.
SHINSA APPLICATION
Pay all fees (except menjo fee) to iaidotreasurer@pnkf.org by Zelle.
Foreign attendees can pay in US dollar cash at the door (PayPal is not accepted).
Non-cash payment must be received by Sunday, June 24.
June 24 is the registration deadline.
July 5 is the deadline to email answers to the Shinsa questions, authorization letters and signed forms.
For any questions regarding payment or event, contact auskfiaidocamp@gmail.com.
SEMINAR
Seminar will be Thursday-Friday July 22-23, 9:00am - 5:00pm, taught by AJKF instructors.
Seminar instruction will be AJFK Iaido.
Venue
Linfield University, McMinnville OR
Seminar cost: $165.00
Foreign attendees can pay in US dollar cash at the door (PayPal is not accepted).
Registration and non-cash payment deadline: June 24, 2025.
Mandatory Linfield campus use fee applies to those who are using Linfield facilities, such as gym, dorm and/or cafeteria (it's not applicable for off-campus guests). Everyone (except guests) must select one of the mandatory Linfield campus daily use fees:
Mandatory Linfield campus use fee for 4 days,
Mandatory Linfield campus use fee for Thu-Fri only, or
Mandatory Linfield campus use fee for Sat-Sun only
Click Link text here for explanation and directions for the Meals and Extras section of registration.
TAIKAI
AUSKF National Iaido Taikai will be held Saturday July 25, beginning at 9:00am.
Price: $35.
Registration and payment deadline: June 24, 2026.
Divisions are by rank, 8 in all:
Mudansha A (no-rank to 3 kyu)
Mudansha B (2 kyu – 1 kyu)
Shodan
Nidan
Sandan
Yondan
Godan
Rokudan
Taikai format
Mudansha to 3 dan: 5 AJKF Shitei-waza in 6 minutes
4, 5 dan: 1 Koryu kata + 4 AJKF shitei-waza in 6 minutes
6 dan: 2 Koryu kata + 3 AJKF shitel-waza in 6 minutes
If you do not sit, you will do standing versions of AJKF seated waza. There will not be a separate set of kata for those who do not sit.
In order to participate in taikai, you MUST wear a Zekken, with your name in English at the bottom. Dojo or Federation name at the top.
You must be a member of AUSKF in good standing to participate in the Taikai.
IAIDO SHINSA
Shinsa from first test to 7th dan on Sunday, July 26, beginning at 9:00 am.
Shinsa Fee is per AUSKF.
Registration and non-cash payment deadline: June 24, 2026
Foreign attendees can pay in US dollar cash at the door (PayPal is not accepted).
Shinsa format
First test through 3 dan: 5 AJKF shitei-waza in 6 minutes
4, 5 dan: 1 Koryu kata + 4 AJKF shitei-waza in 6 minutes
6, 7 dan: 6 AJKF shitei-waza in 7 minutes
If you do not sit, you will do standing versions of AJKF seated waza. There will not be a separate set of kata for those who do not sit.
All candidates, including those for 7 dan, will wear regular keiko-gi (tight sleeves).
Shogo candidates (Renshi, Kyoshi) should contact shinsa administrator directly (pam_a_parker@yahoo.com).