Kendoka across South Africa prepare for the annual seminar

The SAKF annual seminar and Open Competition is around the corner. 

Taking place from March 13- 14 at the Japanese School Hall, Emmarentia, the seminars are a great chance for kendoka to take part in two intense days of kendo, alongside members from dojos across the country. Led by senseis Buster Sefor (6^th dan) and Tony Hughes (5^th dan) the event is open to all paid up members of the SAKF, beginners, intermediate and graded kendoka. It will focus on topics such as kendo kata, kendo kihon and waza and the correct way to do kiri-kaeshi, uchikomi-geiko and kakari no keiko.  There will also be a shimpan seminar, a grading workshop as well as the annual SA Open Competition open to all members in bogu.

Seminar  schedule:

Saturday 13^th        09.00 - 09.15          Seminar opened by the honorable consul Hiroshi Jingu of the Japanese Embassy in South Africa                                              09.15 - 10.30          Session 1

                                10.30 - 10.50          Tea break

                                10.50 - 12.30          Session 2

                                12.30 - 13.45          Lunch

                                13.45 - 15.15          Session 3

                                15.15 - 15.30          Tea

                                15.30 - 16.30          Session 4

                                16.30 - 17.00          Ji-geiko

Sunday 14^th          09.00 - 12.00          SAKF Open Competition & Prize Giving

                                12.00 - 13.00          Lunch

                                13.00 - 15.00          Session 5 & Grading workshop

                                15.00 - 15.20          Tea

                                15.20 - 16.00          Ji-geiko

                                16.00 - 16.15          Break

                                16.15 - 17.00          Grade examination up to shodan

                                17.00                        Close