IAIDO: News & Events

July 31- August 3, 2025
​ Registration is now open for students wishing to attend.
July 31 - August 3, 2025
Registration is now open for students wishing to attend the 2025 AUSKF Iaido Summer Camp, in Houston TX.
Location: University of Houston Recreation Center, Houston, Texas
Guest Instructors from the All Japan Kendo Federation
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Akimasa Yamazaki Sensei, Iaido Hanshi Hachidan (Ibaraki)
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Masashi Nakada Sensei, Iaido Kyoshi Hachidan (Kanagawa)
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Akihito Maruoka Sensei, Iaido Kyoshi Hachidan (Kochi)
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Schedule Details:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30
6:30-8:30PM Welcome Reception and Check in at POST
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, JULY 31 & AUGUST 1: SEMINAR
​8:00am: Doors open, Registration, & Sword Check
9:00am: Seminar
12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm-5:00pm: Seminar
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THURSDAY 7PM: Dinner at Tan Tan
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 2: AUSKF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
8:00am: Doors open, Registration, & Sword Check
8:45am: Line up
9:00am: Opening Ceremony
9:30am: Enbu
10:00am: Taikai Begins
1:00pm: Lunch
1:30pm: Taikai Resumes
4:00pm: Finals
4:45pm: Closing Ceremony
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 3: SHINSA
8am Doors open, Registration and Sword Check
9am-12pm Shinsa up to 7th Dan, Shogo up to Kyoshi
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We encourage students to make their hotel reservations early, as rooms book quickly.
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Registration Deadline: To attend, please register in advance by July 1, 2025!
Membership Dues: Please make sure IAIDO Membership dues are up to date! ​
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Please refer to the link below. Questions? Please speak with your Iaido Instructors, or email the dojo office. Thank you! email: goldencrane04@gmail.com
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March 7-9, 2025
​ Registration is now open for students wishing to attend the 2025 East Coast Iaido Seminar & Shinsa.
March 7-9, 2025
​ Registration is now open for students wishing to attend the 2025 East Coast Iaido Seminar.
Our Guest Head Instructor, and Taikai Shinpancho is Nakamura Masuto Sensei (Hanshi 8 Dan, All Japan Kendo Federation).
He will be assisted by Instructors:
-Shozo Kato, Iaido Kyoshi 7-dan, Kendo Kyoshi 8-dan (New York)
-Tatsuhiko Konno, Iaido Kyoshi 7-dan, Kendo Kyoshi 7-dan (Seattle, WA)
-Pam Parker, Iaido Kyoshi 7th dan (New York)
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And, Assistant Instructors:
-Susan Sekreta, Iaido Renshi 7-dan (New York)
-Debi Farmer, Iaido Renshi 6-dan (New York)
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The 2025 East Coast Iaido Seminar will be held March 7-9, 2025.
Details:
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Friday March 7 will be Kodansha only--5 dan and above--at Westchester Table Tennis Center (Pleasantville NY)
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Saturday and Sunday March 8-9 will be seminars for all ranks, and Shinsa (Testing) for up to 4 dan.
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Taikai (Competition) for all ranks up to 5 dan. Date TBD.
Seminar location is: Weehawken High School
53 Liberty Place, Weehawken, NJ 07086
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We encourage students to make their hotel reservations early, as rooms book quickly.
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Registration Deadline: To attend, please register in advance by FEB.22, 2025!
Membership Dues: Please make sure IAIDO Membership dues are up to date! ​
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Please refer to the link below. Questions? Please speak with your Iaido Instructors, or email the dojo office. Thank you! email: goldencrane04@gmail.com
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