Post by Jonathan Anderson on Nov 25, 2008 13:38:31 GMT -4
Okay everyone, this will be my first real test to see who is actually checking these boards.
The Shidogakuin group will be holding their annual seminar and promotional exam in February. (Exact date to follow) The cost of the event is $40, which INCLUDES THE PROMOTIONAL EXAM. You MUST partake in the exam in order to test. The event will take place in Brooklyn, so anyone wanting to go will be in for a bit of a haul. I need to know who, if anyone, is interested in trying to go, as we might be able to pool resources - motel room, gas, possible rental car, etc. If I'm able to go, I will be attempting my Nidan promotion. Anyone interested in the exam, here's what you will NEED before you can consider it:
An iaito - no, you can NOT substitute a bokuto and plastic saya
A uniform - Iaido or Kendo uniform will suffice
An Obi
The ability to perform Ha rei and To rei on your own
Solid knowledge of the following kata:
-Mae
-Ushiro
-Uke nagashi
-Tsuka ate
-Kesa giri
AUSKF membership dues paid for the 2009 calendar year
Applications for this event must be submitted by Jan 23rd, so you've got a little time to decide if you want to do this, but if you're interested at all, by all means, let me know as soon as you can. I know that the weather's getting colder, and that might limit our training options, but we'll do what we can to get anyone that is interested in testing spun up with what they'll need to know to give it their best shot.
The Shidogakuin group will be holding their annual seminar and promotional exam in February. (Exact date to follow) The cost of the event is $40, which INCLUDES THE PROMOTIONAL EXAM. You MUST partake in the exam in order to test. The event will take place in Brooklyn, so anyone wanting to go will be in for a bit of a haul. I need to know who, if anyone, is interested in trying to go, as we might be able to pool resources - motel room, gas, possible rental car, etc. If I'm able to go, I will be attempting my Nidan promotion. Anyone interested in the exam, here's what you will NEED before you can consider it:
An iaito - no, you can NOT substitute a bokuto and plastic saya
A uniform - Iaido or Kendo uniform will suffice
An Obi
The ability to perform Ha rei and To rei on your own
Solid knowledge of the following kata:
-Mae
-Ushiro
-Uke nagashi
-Tsuka ate
-Kesa giri
AUSKF membership dues paid for the 2009 calendar year
Applications for this event must be submitted by Jan 23rd, so you've got a little time to decide if you want to do this, but if you're interested at all, by all means, let me know as soon as you can. I know that the weather's getting colder, and that might limit our training options, but we'll do what we can to get anyone that is interested in testing spun up with what they'll need to know to give it their best shot.