2016 Kendo Squad Training dates announced
The following provisional dates have been announced for Kendo National Squad training. These sessions are open to all in armour. If you are interested in attending or trying out for national squad please talk to your dojo leader or email secretary@irishkendofederation.org for more information. January 31st Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Avenue, Dublin March 20th The Lough Community Centre, Pouladuff Road, Cork May 29th Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Avenue, Dublin June 26th Galway (exact location TBC) July 17th The Lough Community Centre, Pouladuff Road, Cork August 21st Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Avenue, Dublin September 25th Galway (exact location TBC) October 23rd Cork / Galway (location and date TBC) November 27th Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Avenue, Dublin December 11th (Location and date TBC) National Squad team building...
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We are delighted to announce that Junichi Tashiro sensei 8th Dan Kyoshi and owner of the Tenpudo Bogu Shop will run a Kendo seminar in Dublin from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th February as part of the Tashiro sensei UK & Ireland Visit February 2016. Registration is now open at the following url https://manager.dojoexpert.com/student/register.aspx?g=48f262a3-a48d-4c92-8cae-b98e0a8aafb6&j=en-GB Tashiro sensei is a bogu maker and it will be possible to order bogu while he is here, if you are interested please check out the Tenpudo website here http://www.tenpudo.co.uk/. This promises to be a fantastic event and it is a rare chance for those of us in Ireland to train with a hachi dan over here. Kendoka from abroad are also very welcome to attend. The event takes place in the Nagle Rice Hall, Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Avenue, Dublin and you will find a map here https://goo.gl/maps/BER6bTjZKcC2. For those of you travelling the Marino Institute is conveniently located not far from the N1/airport road. You’ll find details on how to get there on their website http://www.mie.ie/About-MIE/Local-Services.aspx Note that there is also very reasonably-priced accommodation available in the Marino Institute. You will find information here http://www.mieconferencing.com/accommodation/main.asp and can book by contacting the Marino Institute Conference Centre directly. Limited homestay may be available with members of the Dublin Kendo Club. Please contact us if you are interested. We will do our best to provide help with your travel and accommodation plans so just get in touch if you have any questions. Please register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! p.s. There will be Guinness...
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