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)

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ISKD, March 4, 2011

LATEST NEWS BULLETINS (Updated 12/25/11)

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to All!!
We wish that everyone has a great 2011 holiday season!  On behalf of Murakami Sensei, Imoto Sensei, Tew Sensei & Deputy Domingo, we hope that you can join us for practices in 2012!

ISKD Christmas Party Coming Soon- December 16th
Our first practice of the year is Wednesday January 4th.  On Friday January 6th there will be  special new year snacks at the dojo, including hot zenzai & mochi!  Please be sure to attend!

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!

ISKD December 2011  Schedule
Please be advised that the City of Industry mandates that we close the building the last two weeks of December.  We are officially closed at the dojo on the following days-

  • Wednesday 12/21, 12/28

  • Friday 12/23, 12/30

Note that we do have open practice at ULV on 12/18, but are also CLOSED AT ULV on 12/25 and 1/1/2012.

ULV Schedule for December 2011 & January 2012 8:30AM to 10AM
Please show up by 8:15 and be ready to start at 8:30.

*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!

December 2011
4 11 18 25  
Ho Ho Ho  
  Practice held
  No Practice!
  Tentative, depending on interest: please call or e-mail to verify
January 2012
1 8 15 22 29
Happy New Year 1st practice of 2012 at ULV Mori Hai
   

SCKF and AUSKF News
Please read these important dates!

Date Event Location Who's Eligible Rules
1/22/2012 Mori Hai Tournament Wilson Park, Torrance All kenshi wearing bogu Sign ins close at 8:30!
3/18/2012 Shinpan Seminar TBD 3 Dan and up, 2 Dan may ask to go Bring bogu, shinpanki & rule book
4/22/2012 North/South Tournament Wilson Park, Torrance All kenshi wearing bogu Sign ins close at 8:30!
4/28/2012 Spring Promotion Exams TBD Anyone ready to promote See sensei
TBD AUSKF Jr. Nationals Possibly East Coast Kenshi 18 and under Must practice 2X a week
6/26/2012 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 Sherrifs 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!


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