The annual AUSKF & MWKF membership drive is here, and we’re running a bit behind! So if you were in class last Saturday, here’s the form. Remember, make ONE check payable to Minnehaha Kendo Dojo, NOT AUSKF / MWKF!! Please bring them in on Saturday, the 28th!
Another news is during the 11th Annual Detroit Tournament, two of our members have successfully passed their exams: (more…)
UW Kendo once again is hosting the annual MWKF Summer Camp. Yamanaka (8th Dan Hanshi) and Saito (8th Dan Kyoshi) Sensei’s are also once again flying from Japan to help us learn. This is for all levels of Kendo practitioners, so sign up! Here is a summary of the event:
Dates: August 8, 9, 10
Practice Location: SERF, 715 W. Dayton St., University of Wisconsin, Madison
Schedule
Friday, August 8, afternoon and evening arrival, dinner on your own
open practice in SERF Gymnasium Gyms 2, 6-9 PM
Saturday, August 9
9-12 AM – Practice in SERF, Gyms 2 & 4
12-2 PM Lunch – Gordon Commons
2-5 PM – Practice in SERF, Gyms 2 & 4
6-7PM- Dinner – Gordon Commons
evening gathering or demonstrations
Sunday, August 10
9-12 AM – Practice in SERF, Gyms 2 & 4
12-2 PM – Lunch – Gordon Commons
afternoon departure
Registration Fees: Due by July 25, 2007 (a $20 late fee will be added to registration after this date) Registration includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on Saturday, and Breakfast and Lunch on Sunday. Free parking passes at a nearby Campus parking lot are also available for out of town participants.
Adult $100 for double occupancy room ($140 single occupancy)
Youth (18 and younger) $70 for double occupancy room
Local Meals Only $60 , Local Youth Meals Only $ 45
Registration form: 2008 MWKF Summer Camp Info & Registration
Last but not least, don’t forget to practice a song or two without music for the camp. Because Yamanaka & Saito sensei want to hear you sing during the “gathering”!