The Queensland Kendo Renmei (QKR) in association with the Australian Kendo Renmei (AKR) proudly hosted the 2008 Australian Iaido and Jodo Seminar & Championships on the beautiful Gold Coast.
View photos of the event HERE.
This was the second time that this event has been held in Queensland (last time was January 2003) and activities included:
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a 5 day seminar in both Seitei Iaido and Seitei Jodo
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the 18th Australian Iaido Championships
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the 8th Australian Jodo Championships
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a grading for eligible candidates from affiliated State Renmei
Like previous seminars, instruction and practise at the 2008 event was guided by a group of senior Japanese Sensei (led by Oda Sensei and Nagayama Sensei) to support and encourage the development of Iaido and Jodo.
From Japan
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Iaido |
Jodo |
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Katsuo ODA |
Hanshi 8 Dan |
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Michio KUNO |
Kyoshi 8 Dan |
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Katsuhiko INOUE |
Kyoshi 8 Dan |
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Kuniaki NAGAYAMA |
Kyoshi 7 Dan |
Kyoshi 7 Dan |
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Tetsuo OHARA |
Kyoshi 7 Dan |
Renshi 6 Dan |
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Natsume YAZAWA |
5 Dan |
3 Dan |
From Australia
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Iaido |
Jodo |
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Ah Loi LEE |
Renshi 7 Dan |
Renshi 7 Dan |
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Ramon LAWRENCE |
Renshi 6 Dan |
4 Dan |
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Toshi TSUKADAIRA |
Renshi 6 Dan |
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David KOLB |
5 Dan |
4 Dan |
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Anthony PICKERING |
5 Dan |
4 Dan |
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Janet GRIFFITHS |
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5 Dan |
The 2009 Australian Iaido and Jodo Seminar & Championships will be held in the nations capital, Canberra.