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COMING EVENTS
AUSKF Tryout for 11WKC
Entry forms have been mailed to all regional federation presidents. Qualifications: 16 years and
up, proven competitive track record. Resume required detailing wins & places for the last
couple of years. The first tryout will be March 14th, 99 at South High School in Torrance, Ca.
Details will be mailed to those submitting entry forms. Entry fee $40.
BKA calender 1999
The following have been confirmed for 1999 :
1. March 5/6 Kendo Glasgow grading to: 4th Dan
2. March 20/21 Iai/Jo Somerset grading to: 4th dan Iai 3rd Dan jo
3. May Kendo Somerset grading to: 1st Kyu
4. May Iai Birmingham grading to: 1st Kyu
5. August 8/10 Jodo Sussex Univ grading to: 1st Kyu to 4th dan
6. August 11/13 Iai Sussex Univ
7.August 14/15 European Iai Champioships Sussex Univ grading to be arranged by EKF
8. November 6/7 Iai ? Jodo Darlington grading to: 1st Kyu
further details of registration from the BKA bucho for the art concerned or contact
mps@dircon.co.uk
Keith Hazlewood
BKA membership Secretary London England
TEl: 0171.515.8653 Fax 0171.531.6362
Pager 01523.128608 E Mail bka@dircon.co.uk
1999 Nabeshima Hai Taikai
Over the years the Nabeshima
Hai Taikai has grown from a
club tournament to a rather
significant event in the
Southwest. This year we are
upping the ante again and
inviting all Kendoka in the US
who are members of the
AUSKF to participate.
As in the past, the Nabeshima Cup is open to San-Dan and below. Also, to add even more
excitement and to give those of higher rank a chance to compete, there will be a separate
competition, The Texas Open, for Yon-Dan and above. The date for both tournaments is
Saturday, March 27, 1999. A short Ji-Geiko will follow completion of competition.
Additionally, rank promotions in Kendo will be held on Sunday, March 28, followed by
Ji-Geiko. Testing is open to all members of the AUSKF up to SanDan (3rd Dan).
Accommodations and scheduling are being finalized. An informational packet, complete with
applications and itinerary, will be mailed to you in the next few weeks. If you have any
questions before then, please feel free to contact us at the address below. Otherwise, we look
forward to seeing ya
Daniel O'Connor
Tournament Co-Chairman
Phone: (972)962-2594
E-mail: danocon@airmail.net
Jim Guinan
Tournament Co-Chairman
Phone: (214)239-6578
Fax: (214)965-9215
SEMINAR REPORTS
Shindo Muso Ryu Gasshuku in MD
I feel compelled to write in and tell everyone about this gasshuku that I have recently attended.
The gasshuku that I am referring to was the fall '98 Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo Training Camp in
Catoctin Maryland on October 24-26. This year Tsunemori Kaminoda sensei brought seven
Nihon Jodokai including Mitsuru Yamaguchi*, Takafumi Kato *, Tadashi Joko, Reiko
Morimoto, Tokanobu Koyama *, Mariko Koyama *, and Toru Sato *. (* - Signifies previous
trips to this gasshuku). This is the third year for this event and hopefully not the last. For the
last two years this event was held at St John's College in Annapolis Md. However, this year the
event was held up in the mountains of Catoctin MD in the hopes of creating a gasshuku that was
similar in style to what is done at the Kashima Shrine each year. The idea was to find a
communal setting where all instructors and participants would be able to interact with each other
on and off the mat.
This year, Round Meadows camp provided the perfect setting for such an event. Our group
occupied two military-style barracks, a large gym (dojo), and a cafeteria surrounded by a forest.
The buildings were aligned in a 'L' shape, which made getting to the facilities quick and easy,
since the longest walk may have been 30 yards.
Well, enough about that let me tell you about the event itself. It started out with a group dinner
on Friday (Oct.23) at the Cozy restaurant where we were treated to a huge buffet of fine cuisine.
This gave us an opportunity to say 'hi' to old friends and 'greetings' to new ones.
The first day of training began on Saturday Oct.24 following a hike to Cunningham Falls. This
hike got us warmed up for the intensive training we were soon to receive. The training lasted
until about 5 p.m. and consisted of extensive Kihon work followed by kata training. The
participants (around 40) were divided up into groups according to skill. After dinner it was
back to the dojo for more training. This time it was work on using the bokuto. After some time
to clean up and freshen up it was time for a campfire to relax and mingle with the Japanese
instructors. The highlight of the night was the harmonic jam with Tokanobu Koyama sensei and
Chip Ramsey from Tennessee.
The next day was a full day of training starting at 7:30 a.m. with about a half an hour of morning
exercises and jo self-defense techniques. After breakfast it was back on the mat practicing the
Kihon. We focused on practicing Maki-otoshi and Hiki-otoshi. Time flew by and lunch seemed
to come too quickly. After lunch it was back to work with more Kihon and kata practice, some
of which was done outside. After dinner we had the opportunity to get an introduction to some
of the other arts that comprise Jodo. Those that were requested were Kasumi Shinto Ryu
Kenjutsu, Uchida Ryu Tanjojutsu (Walking stick art), and Ittasu Ryu Hojojutsu (rope tying art).
I was fortunate enough to be in the Hojojutsu group. This group was taught by Kaminoda sensei.
Along with his teaching we got to hear some of his stories of when he was on the police force.
After listening to them you kinda feel bad for the bad guys. That night it was a get together in
Sensei's dorm where we went around the room making comments on our jo experience. This
soon broke into a group sing-a-long. The party broke up early (about 11p.m.) so we could all
rest up for tomorrow's training.
The last day of training consisted of a morning
session involving kata practice followed by
lunch. After lunch, we took a hike. The gym
was being used so it was off to the mountains.
We came to a picnic area and had some nice
demonstrations. There was Tokanobu Koyama
demonstrating
Muso Shinden Ryu Iai, Tadashi
Joko, Eric Tribe, and Karl Long demonstrating
Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iai, and Kaminoda
Sensei demonstrating Ikkaku Ryu Juttejutsu
(truncheon) and Isshin Ryu Kusarigamajutsu
(sickle and chain). After the demos, it was back
to camp. However, this time we went back to
camp doing the Kihon. Yes, the Kihon. Upon
our return to camp, we had a break where those who had to leave could say their good-byes.
I think this event was one of the highlights of my busy seminar schedule. The catered meals
were very good, the facilities were better then expected, and the training as top notch. What
made this most rewarding was the time we got to spend together talking and getting to know
each other better. I have established new friendships and reaffirmed old ones. Hats off to the
Rembukan members and the members of St. Johns college. Congratulations to a job well done.
I can't wait until next years event
-Brian Moore
Kim Taylor in Ottawa - An Eyewitness Account
The first Iaido seminar to be held in the Tateyama Kendo and Iaido Club dojo here in Ottawa
was held on Saturday, Nov. 7th. This seminar brought together 16 students from Ottawa,
Montreal and Tweed to train under the guidance of Kim Taylor. Of course, the real story of a
seminar always begins long before you step out onto the dojo floor.
We had begun planning for this seminar about two months previously, when I asked Kim to
come visit us here in Ottawa, and suggested that he could bring the family with him. The plan
was for the family to do all of the many tourist type activities available in the Nation's Capital,
while Kim was out swinging the steel at the dojo. Several e-mail exchanges latter, the date was
set.
Kim and Family arrived early in the evening on Friday, and quickly settled into their hotel
rooms, where I soon joined them. The evening started with me being jumped on by Kim's two
children, who had of course been trapped in a minivan for the previous six hours, and who were
clearly going stir-crazy. Ah well, I thought, think of it as training for when my new niece is the
same age. Following this, we proceeded on a walking tour of Rideau Street and the Byward
Market, searching for a place for dinner, and then back to the hotel and to bed.
Saturday began with me picking Kim up at around 11:00 am, and with us seeing the family off
on a bus tour of Ottawa. Kim and I proceeded to the dojo, where the seminar was scheduled to
start at noon. As we arrived, we saw the first of many out-of-towners that were to arrive, waiting
by the front of the dojo. Of course, they were immediately co-opted to help carry all the
equipment Kim and I had brought for the day's practice (I having borrowed my father's truck to
haul it all - no fool I!). As we set up, more students from both Ottawa and out-of-town arrived,
prompting discussions of how many we could fit into the dojo. Despite my
first-time-running-a-seminar jitters, I was assured we could all fit, with only a slight chance of a
major injury. Thus assured, we began our practice.
The practice covered mainly Zen Ken Ren Iai (Seitei Gata), as many of the participants were
planning to attend the upcoming grading in Toronto. Kim led the class through detailed
explanations of the katas, with great emphasis on ensuring that the fine details of each kata were
done correctly. The schedule we had for the day was very open-ended, allowing us time to stop
and explore elements of each kata about which people had questions, or about which Kim
wanted to make particular note. This was particularly helpful for the Ottawa crowd, as we had
spent the previous few weeks thinking up things we wanted to clarify during the seminar. We
also took a few side tracks into discussing more general concepts such as how to break an
opponent's timing, and how to maintain physical pressure on an opponent while moving forward
into them (this last exercise had me remembering that it's not a compleat seminar until Kim
bruises my breastbone). These side tracks also gave us a chance to throw in an improvised
"commercial" for Kim's new Club Bokuto, a largely standardized Bokuto which can be ordered
in quantities of 30 or more, so that everyone in you club can be assured of having the same size
and weight of weapon.
The day was spaced out with a couple of rest periods, and was ended with a chance for some of
the students to try their hand at cutting, using Den Beauvais' sword to hack away at some pool
noodles. I think the score this time was students 15, pool noodles 10. At this point, we
discovered that it is, in fact, possible to cut a pool noodle with an iaito, in case any of you were
wondering.
After the class, most of the students were able to join us for dinner, as did Kim's family, fresh
from their day of touring the city. We had our usual reservation for twenty people at a local
Japanese restaurant favoured by the members of the Tateyama Kendo and Iaido Club. As always,
dinner provided a great opportunity to talk to old friends from other dojos, and to meet new
people, who were attending their first Iaido seminar, helping to build that "sense of community"
that makes successful seminars possible.
A seminar is only as successful as the people who attend make it, and so I would once again like
to thank all the folks who came from other dojos, for making our first seminar in Ottawa such a
success. I'd also like to pass on my thanks to the members of the Tateyama Kendo and Iaido
club, who were willing to help out in any way I asked, which allowed us to get all the little
details right. And of course, I shouldn't forget to thank Kim Taylor, either, since without him
there really wouldn't have been any point to the whole effort. So thanks all around guys!
As everyone I talked to said they'd be willing to attend any more seminars we plan to host, look for future announcements of seminars to be held in Ottawa, both in the Journal and on the Iaido-l mailing list.
NORTH AMERICAN SAN SHIN KAI FALL 1998 IAIDO SEMINAR.
by Raymond Sosnowski, NH
Introduction. The North American San Shin Kai (NASSK)
holds four seasonal seminars through out the year at
various locations in the Northeast in order to keep a
consistent level of Iai training as well as to raise money to
bring Mr. Takeshi Mitsuzuka (Hanshi/ Hachidan, Muso
Shinden Ryu Iaido; Kai-cho of San Shin Kai or SSK) from
Japan during the Summer for their annual Summer Camp.
Since this one was just outside of Northampton, MA, I
decided to attend, and see what they were all about,
especially since I knew several of the attendees.
Instructor. The Seminar was lead by Mr. Roger Wehrhahn (Shihan/Godan), who is currently the
senior instructor of the North American San Shi Kai. He trained for several years in Tokyo
under Mitsuzuka-s. and is also a senior instructor of Goju Ryu Karate under Mr. Higaonna
Morio.
Location. This seminar was held at the Friends of Florence Community Center in Florence,
MA. The host of this Fall's seminar was Valley Iaido under Mr. Andres Corrada-Emmanuel,
Chief Instructor. Valley Iaido is the Dojo founded and previously instructed by the late Mr.
Paul Sylvain (Nanadan).
Practitioners. About two dozen students attended from the Northeast including Montreal
representing the spectrum of NASSK members -- from the very junior to the most senior.
Several of the senior people there I know from other arts, Messers. Marion Taylor of
Massachusetts and Dennis Martin of Maine from Kyudo, Mr. Brian Dunham of New Hampshire
from last year's [1997] NH Naginata Seminar and Mr. Glen Webber of Rhode Island from the
AAA (Aikido Association of America). Missing on Saturday was Ms. Lorraine DiAnne of
Massachusetts from the USAF (US Aikido Federation).
The Seminar. Morning and afternoon sessions were held on Saturday, 14 November 1998, and a
morning session was held on Sunday, 15 November [I did not stay for the Sunday morning
session]. Practice consisted of the Kata incorporated into SSK, primarily Muso Shinden Ryu,
supplemented with Shindo Munen Ryu, Keishi/Keshi Ryu, and Seitei Iai Gata and Kendo no
Kata from the ZNKR (Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei or "All Japan Kendo Federation"). Saturday's
practice consisted of Muso Shinden Ryu, Shindo Munen Ryu, Keishi Ryu and Seitei Iai Gata
whereas Sunday's consisted of Kendo no Kata.
Saturday morning's session began with warm-ups and Iai Kihon (saber basics). The bulk of the
session consisted of the Omori Ryu or the Shoden Waza (beginning-level techniques), Kata
from Seiza. Muso Shinden Ryu uses the original names for the Kata in Omori Ryu [the 17th
headmaster of Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu, Mr. Masamichi Ohe (1852-1927), changed the names
of these Kata during the Taisho era (1912-1926); Muso Shinden Ryu and Muso Jikiden Eishin
Ryu derive from the same root, Muso Hasagawa Eishin Ryu, and split into two separate lineages
at the time of the 11th Soke, circa 1800. Kata from one school are easily recognizable by the
other]. In Muso Shinden Ryu, Omori Ryu has twelve Kata; in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu, Omori
Ryu has "eleven" Kata, but Gohonme, Yae Gaki, has two forms -- Omote and Ura. In Muso
Shinden Ryu, Gohonme is Inyoh Shintai ("Yin-Yang advancing-retreating," although the late
Sylvain-s. preferred "up-down, new body" I am told), which is Yae Gaki Ura; Yae Gaki Omote
is equivalent to the next-to-last Muso Shinden Ryu Kata in Omori Ryu called Gyakute Inyoh
Shintai. Wehrhahn-s. would demonstrate each Kata after we had done it once or twice, pointing
out problem areas that he observed, and then took questions. There was not a lot of
explanation, but rather a lot of practice.
After lunch, in the afternoon session, practice was split by rank: seniors consisting of Yudansha
who were Nidan and above, and juniors consisting of all Mudansha and Shodan. Seniors did the
advanced levels of Muso Shinden Ryu, Hasegawa Eishin Ryu or Chuden (middle-level) Waza
consisting of ten Kata from Tate Hiza (except the last one done from Seiza), and Okuden
(secret-level) Waza consisting of eight Kata from Tate Hiza and ten Tachi Waza (standing
techniques) [SSK does not do the three Kata from Seiza called Itomagoi; they are quite similar
to the last Kata of the Shoden Waza, Omori Ryu, called Nuki Uchi in MJER and Battoh in
MSR, and to the last Kata of the Chuden Waza, Hasegawa Eishin Ryu, called Makkoh in MJER
and Nuki Uchi in MSR]. Juniors and seniors did the ten Seitei Iai Gata, the twelve Shindo
Munen Ryu Kata and the five Keishi Ryu Kata. During the first part of the session, we
alternated between the Muso Shinden Ryu Chuden Waza and Seitei Iai Gata; during the second
half, we alternated between the Muso Shinden Ryu Okuden Waza, and the Shindo Munen Ryu
and Keishi Ryu Kata. The seniors got quite a workout, both physical and mental. Again
Wehrhahn-s. would demonstrate each Kata after we had done it once or twice, pointing out
problem areas that he observed, and then took questions.
Observations of a ZNKR-MJER Iaido-ka. I attended this Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido Seminar
although I practice Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu according to the ZNKR manner practiced in North
America; it was a very good experience for me -- I could observe and participate in the "other"
Iai Koryu, and I could experience a non-Federation [ZNKR and ZNIR (Zen Nihon Iaido Renmei
or "All Japan Iaido Federation")] way to practice. My observations here are meant to highlight
this difference, and should not be taken to imply that one way or the other is the "right" way [I
really should not have to include a disclaimer, but there always seems to be someone who reads
more into things than there really are <sigh>].
- the obvious differences between Muso Shinden Ryu and Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu are in
attaching the Sageo (retaining cord of the Saya or sheath) to the Himo (strap) of the Hakama [in
MSR, the Sageo is attached to the Himo in front of the right hip, while in MJER, it is attached in
front of the left hip], and in performing Noto (resheathing) [in MSR, the blade is initially
parallel to the ground, while in MJER the blade is always perpendicular to the ground] and Kiri
Oroshi (cutting downward) [in MSR, the Kissaki (tip) is *not* dropped back behind the head
from Jodan no Kamae before cutting down].
- The SSK used the Kata of Omori Ryu as the basis for Shinsa (promotion exams), whereas the
ZNKR uses Seitei Iai Gata; for the SSK, Seitei Gata are supplementary rather than primary.
- All kata were done at close to "combat" speed [I am told that, in practice, several repetitions of each kata are usually done -- first slow for form, then building up to "combat speed"] (in ZNKR, we slow
the motion down, emphasizing form rather than function; this seminar practice was a challenge
for me, but I got the hang of it somewhat).
- There was less of an emphasis on Reiho (etiquette) and the associated "-ilities;" one example
that struck me in particular was the lack of quiet for Hakama Sabaki (slapping the insides of the
Hakama prior to sitting).
- I found significant differences in the Omori Ryu Kata or Shoden Waza, less in Seitei Iai Gata,
and even less in the Hasegawa Eishin Ryu Kata or Chuden Waza.
- There were minor differences in the Keishi Ryu Kata [I had learned them in Guelph in the
summer of 1996 during the first Guelph School of Japanese Sword Arts. Wehrhahn-s. only let
those who knew them practice during the seminar; of course, he was surprised that I knew
them].
- The Shindo Munen Ryu Kata were new to me; they have the same flavor as the Keishi Ryu Kata as I learned them -- "raw" (read: no nonsense) and aggressive. The first few Kata can be easily mimicked; fortunately,
Wehrhahn-s. demonstrated the more advanced Kata before we did them in a group.
Special Thanks. I would like to thank Wehrhahn-s. for a fine day of instruction, and friendly conversation. Thanks to Mr. Corrada for hosting a fine seminar and for the "thank-you-for-attending" note, a very nice touch. Thank you to Mr. Dunham for the up-front information on the seminar and for reviewing a draft of this report plus supplying several very helpful
comments. Thanks to Messers. Taylor and Martin, my Kyudo Sempai (seniors) and instructors
in their own right, who are such nice guys to be with. Finally, thanks to the SSK membership
who made me feel right at home.
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WEB PAGES
Sei Do Kai Iaido homepage:
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~iaido/
Kim Taylor's webpages
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~kataylor/
Canadian Kendo Federatin:
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~kataylor/ckfindex.htm
Ontario Kendo Federation homepage
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~kataylor/okfindex.htm
SEI DO KAI SUMMER IAIDO SEMINAR 1999
University of Guelph, Ontario Canada, May 22 to 25 1999 with:
Matsuo Haruna Sensei Kyoshi 8 Dan Japan, Masakazu Oshita Sensei Kyoshi 7 Dan Japan, Goyo
Ohmi Sensei 6 Dan Canada, and Stephen Cruise Sensei 5 Dan Canada.
As well as special guest Katsuhiko Ide sensei, Hanshi 8 Dan Iaido, Kyoshi 8 Dan Jodo Japan,
This year marks the ninth annual Guelph Summer Iaido Seminar and we'd like to see all our
old friends again. This year as always we bring you a truly outstanding group of instructors.
SEMINAR TIMETABLE:
Main Iaido Seminar, May 22-24.
Classes from 9-noon and 1-5:30pm.
ZEN KEN REN IAI
ZEN KEN REN JO
MUSO JIKIDEN EISHIN RYU
MUSO SHINDEN RYU
Tuesday Niten Ichi Ryu or Jodo class: May 25
Kim Taylor: 44 Inkerman St, Guelph, Ontario N1H 3C5 Canada. 519-836-4357, fax
519-836-9873
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BBI-3. $30 __
BBI-4. $30 __
BBI-5. $30 __
BBI-SET. $120 __
JINX-1 $7 __
PH-1. $17 __
SD-1. $25 __
SD-2. $25 __
SD-SET. (1&2)$45 __
JJSA $36 __ Can/USA
$48 __ Overseas
VID-1. $25 __
VID-2. $25 __
VID-3. $25 __
VID-4. $25 __
VID-5. $25 __
VID-6. $25 __
VID-7. $25 __
VID-8. $25 __
VID-9. $25 __
VID-10. $25 __
VID-11. $25 __
VID-12. $25 __
VID-13. $25 __
VID-14. $25 __
VID-15. $25 __
VID-16. $25 __
VID-17. $25 __
Any 5 Vid tapes $100 __
VIDBBI-1. $25 __
VIDBBI-2. $25 __
VIDBBI-3. $25 __
VIDBBI-4. $25 __
VIDBBI-5. $25 __
VIDBBI-6. $25 __
VIDBBI-7. $25 __
7 Vidbbi tapes $175 __
TOTAL $_____
Address:
Prices include postage, Send order form to: Kim Taylor 44 Inkerman St. Guelph Ontario N1H 3C5. Payment in Canadian or US funds. Make checks or money orders payable to Kim Taylor or to Sei Do Kai Iaido.
For a catalogue, or price quotes on weapons contact Kim Taylor at the above address,
tel 519-836-4357, or email kataylor@uoguelph.ca