National Taikai 2012

Minato Dojo Team success at the 2012 BKA National Iaido Taikai.

(Missing from photo - Darren Launceston - he is camera shy!)

On 14th July 2012 five members of Minato Dojo entered the 2012 National Iaido Takai. 

We competed in the Mudan, Shodan, Nidan and Yondan divisions, and entered one team. 

All our competitors made it through the pools, and into the knockout rounds.

Particular successes went to Kris Gooding - Silver in Mudan division (she should of won, but seemed to create her own kata instead of No 10!) Kris won all her initial pool rounds 3 flags to nil, inclusive of the person she lost to in the final. She also won the Fighting Spirit award for Mudan. Well done Kris. Another rising star form Minato?

Wayne Edgar won Bronze in the Yondan Division.

Wayne, Darren Launceston and Dave Bentley competed in the team event winning Bronze. Dave Bentley won the Fighting Spirit award for Nidans in the Team events.

Congratulations to all, for a great showing.

Birmingham 2012 Seminar Photos

Well done to Kris and Wayne for placing 1st in their respective divisions, and to to Darren and Hugh for their 3rd places. (Darren you need to shorten your hakama!)

With the entry of Phil Kirkby and Steve Fitzpatrick the Minato Dojo and Minato Kawa Dojo  combination made a great impression.

Fantastic results.

With Doug Evans' able guidance Minato has once again flared it nostrils, breathing fire. This sets us up well for the upcoming 2012 Nationals! Ganbatte!

Group photo of participants.

Mudan Division, Kris accepting her 1st place trophy from Oshita Sensei.

Darren waiting for his 3rd pace award in the Nidan division. 

Wayne accepting his 1st place award from Oshita Sensei and Hugh accepting his 3rd place from Hopson Sensei.

Wayne and Kris with their haul. Darren waiting for his to arrive.

The Team Minato!

It's not just all work you know!

Sam Gerlach (UK), Morita Sensei, Oshita Sensei, with Lucasz Machura (Poland) in foreground.

Darren and Kris . Interesting look Kris! What is she thinking?

BKA Summer Seminar 2012

The info regarding the Summer Seminar has now been published please see the below link:

Seminar Flyer

Morita Sensei - 2012 Hakone Taikai


Knowing not all of you have access to Face Book, you may find this wonderful video of huge interest!

Samurai Documentary - worth a watch

Mark Dacascos - Samurai documentary

Mark Dacascos is famous in the US of A as a Kempo and Kung Fu Stylist (His mother and father and mother Al and Malia were legendaty when I was growing up!

You may find this worth a watch.

Happy viewing.

Rob

2012 BKA Nationals ~ 14th July

 Hi All

If you are intending to compete in the Nationals 14th July, we need to submit one form per Dojo please let either myself or Doug know by Sunday 17th June.  Please see link below for more information the Dojo will cover the cost of the team events but individual payments need to be with Doug by 23rd June to ensure applications are in before the deadline

Nationals Application form 

Many thanks

Kris

Jubilee Training

There will be an extended practice this Sunday 3rd June from 2-6pm followed be a meal at the Indian Meal in New Romney - please let either myself or Doug know ASAP if you will be attending the meal so we can ensure the reservation.