We invite you to join us in a seminar with Hayashi Kunio Sensei, kendo hanshi 8th dan, currently a professor in the Department of Sport Science at Chukyo University in Nagoya and a Permanent Director of the All Japan Kendo Federation. He is also the Head Director of Training for Japan’s Under 25 Kendo Team and was the Head Manager of the Japan’s Team at the 1st Women’s World Kendo Championship.
Date: Saturday September 12th and Sunday September 13th, 2009
Time: Saturday September 12th
9:45am -10:00am Opening Ceremony
10:00am – 12:00pm Lecture: How to Improve your Kendo Through Effective Kendo Practice
12:00pm – 1:00pm ($10 Lunch, please indicate when you RSVP)
1:00pm – 4:00pm Kendo Practice – Focus will be on the practical application of the information from the lecture
5:30pm-7:30pm Post Seminar Dinner at a local restaurant. Please indicate if you would like to attend when you RSVP
Sunday September 13th
10:00am – 2pm Kendo Kata Seminar and Kendo Practice/Keiko
3:00pm – 5pm Closing BBQ at Kirk’s
Children’s Seminar: Saturday September 12th 10am-12pm Practice Sunday September 13th 1pm-2pm Ji Keiko
This seminar will be led by Daisuke Hayashi, UVIC’s Head Instructor. Hayashi sensei is a highly qualified kendo instructor and has coached at Osaka Prefecture University, Osaka, Nagoya City University, Aichi, Japan, and has special training as a kendo coach.
Location: University of Victoria McKinnon Gym
Entry Fee: By donation
Parking: Available beside McKinnon Gym, $2 all day
Attendance: Please RSVP by Monday, September 7th
If you can only attend one of the two days, please let us know.
Email or telephone Kristine Kosolofski or Gyu Chun Lee
Please advise us if you require accommodation/lodging while you are here for the seminar. We can provide assistance in finding a place to stay.
