Industry Sheriff's Kendo Dojo (ISKD)
A non-profit organization dedicated
to
perpetuating the sword arts of Kendo & Iaido
Affiliated with & supported by
the
Industry Sheriff's Youth Activities League (YAL)
Member, Southern
California Kendo Federation (SCKF) & All United States Kendo Federation
(AUSKF)
All materials on this page and all pages is © Copyright T. Tew, Industry Sheriffs Kendo Dojo, and is not to be reproduced without our permission
ISKD, March 4, 2011
LATEST NEWS BULLETINS (Updated 3/10/2012)
Congratulations
to Noah Nakayama & KunSeo Yook, Kantosho for 0-6 Kyu at the Mori Hai
Tournament
Both Noah & KunSeo did
GREAT! All of the other competitors did well, too- congratulations
to everyone who tried their best!
Sunday
Practices at ULV- 8:30AM to 10AM
Anyone any age is welcome, but
please, this is a practice for people with bogu only, open keiko, minimal instruction.
Please show up by 8:15AM, practice begins at 8:30. 8:30 to 8:45 is warm
up, 8:45 to 10:AM is open keiko.
Bring a friend! **Practice on March 11th is cancelled due to the SCKF
Shinsa practice for 4 Dan & up at Covina Dojo.
*Note that the first Sunday of each month we have access to the main gym, with lights on, to practice and welcome all southern California kenshi/sensei to join us. The facilities that ULV has provided us are fantastic for kendo!
NO PRACTICE May 13 (Mothers Day) & June 24 (SCKF Championships)
| May 2012 | ||||
| 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 | |
| MAIN GYM | Mothers Day | |||
| Practice held | ||||
| No Practice! | ||||
| Tentative, depending on interest: please call or e-mail to verify | ||||
| June 2012 | ||||
| 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | |
| MAIN GYM | SCKF Championships | |||
SCKF and
AUSKF News
Please read these important dates!
| Date | Event | Location | Who's Eligible | Rules |
| TBD | AUSKF Jr. Nationals | Possibly East Coast | Kenshi 18 and under | Must practice 2X a week |
| 6/24/2012 | SCKF Individual Tourn. | Wilson Park, Torrance | All kenshi wearing bogu | Sign ins close at 8:30! |
| 7/22/2012 | Kata Seminar | TBD | 3 Dan and up, 2 Dan may ask to go | |
| TBD | Nikkei Games | TBD | Varies- see sensei | Sign ins close at 8:30! |
| TBD | Nisei Week | Sho Tokyo Dojo, LA | All kyu kenshi wearing bogu | Sign ins close at 8:30! |
| 9/23/2012 | SCKF Team Tournament | Wilson Park, Torrance | Teams to be selected based on dojo participation | Sign ins close at 8:30! |
| 10/21/2012 | Fall Promotion Exams | Wilson Park, Torrance | Anyone ready to promote | See sensei |
| TBD | December Christmas Party | Industry Sheriffs | All, friends, family! | Have fun! |
You're
Always Welcome- Join Now!
Beginners are encouraged to join practice
sessions from 7:30 to 8:30 each Wednesday and Friday (show up by 7:15PM to
get ready). Any new members with prior experience or rank can join
in at either 7:30 or 8:30. Need more information? Just show up
at the dojo, contact one of our instructors or
call Deputy Jeff Domingo at 626-934-3079. Cost is $15/month for one
person, plus another $5/month for each additional family member.
There is also an annual fee to be paid to the AUSKF and SCKF. The
dojo provides you everything you need to start- shinai & bokken.
All you need are loose fitting clothes, bare feet, and a great attitude!
FEES/COSTS:
We have to register you with the SCKF and AUSKF, our parent kendo organizations. ISKD also charges monthly dues that help to offset our operating costs.
**Note that anyone under 18 never has to worry about buying a shinai or bokken- the dojo provides!!
**ISKD, witht eh help of the Industry Sheriffs YAL, also provides bogu for those kenshi who can't quite afford a set on their own. Please speak with a sensei for details.
| Monthly Dues | Annual AUSKF & SCKF- Adults | Annual AUSKF & SCKF- Youth | |
| One member | 15 | 66 | 39 |
| Additional members | 5 each | 66 | 39 |
| Shinai | Free** | ||
| Bokken | Free |
Thank You, Industry YAL!
