July 16 - 19, 2026 - US Nito Kendo Seminar
College of Idaho, Caldwell, Idaho
2026 Registration Form (available soon)
Rain City Fencing Center, 1776 - 136th Place NE, Bellevue WA 98005
Friday, Oct 6, 6:00pm Registration / Sword Checks
7:00 Seminar
9:00 Close
Saturday, Oct 8, 8:00am Registration / Sword Checks
9:00 Seminar
12:00 Lunch Break
1:30 Group Photo
2:00 6-7 Dan Enbu
2:30 Seminar
5:30 Close
7:00 Banquet
Sunday, Oct 9, 8:00am Doors Open / Sword Checks
9:00 Seminar
12:00 Lunch Break
1:30 Shinsa Registration
2:00 PNKF Iaido Shinsa (Kyu-3D)
3:00 Close
Kendo Shinsa-kai will be at Kent Commons Community Center, 525 4th Ave N, Kent WA 98030
11am Doors Open
1pm Shinsa Start
Godo Keiko
6pm Doors Close
No kendo training due to dojo closure, August 18 - Sept 5.
First Advanced Kendo Class starts Sept 6th
Kenshi of all levels are invited to join us for our July Kendo Seminar. Topics will include, kihon, waza drills, shinsa and taikai preparation. Open to all levels.
Instruction by Robert Stroud kendo kyoshi 7-dan, Ryan Atagi kendo 5-dan
Friday 6-8 PM at Meridian Boys Club
Saturday, 11 AM - 5 PM, Meridian Homecourt
Sunday, 9 AM - 3 PM, Meridian Homecourt
Registration is here
Jason Hankins, Zenbukan, iaido renshi 6-dan
Robert Stroud, Idaho, iaido renshi 6-dan
Friday, 6:30-8:30 PM, Boys Club Gym, Meridian ID
Saturday, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Homecourt Gym, Meridian, ID
Sunday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Homecourt Gym, Meridian, ID
PNKF Iaido Shinsa, 1-6 kyu, 1 dan
Ryan Atagi, Redmond, kendo 5-dan
Steve Sasaki, Salt Lake City, kendo 5-dan
Robert Stroud, Idaho, kendo kyoshi 7-dan
Friday, 6:30-8:30 PM, Boys Club Gym, Meridian ID
Saturday, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Homecourt Gym, Meridian, ID
Sunday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Homecourt Gym, Meridian, ID
PNKF Kendo Shinsa, 1-6 kyu, 1 dan
Kendo Kata Seminar, Homecourt Gym #5, Meridian Idaho, 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Please bring long and short bokutoh.
After the kendo kata segment there will be a short Godo Keiko
It’s time for a local kendo class!!!! We will social distance and be outside to see how it feels to get together as a club again.
Saturday, Feb 6th, 1:00-2:00 pm
Street clothes (workout gear/shoes) and bokutoh/shinai. Masks required, no exceptions.
Centennial Park, 223 E Idaho Ave, Meridian, ID 83642
Open to all club members new and old.
The annual Idaho September Kendo Seminar will be held on Saturday, September 14th in Meridian Idaho.
Instructor: Robert Stroud, kendo kyoshi 7 dan
Location: Meridian Homecourt, 736 Taylor Avenue, Meridian Idaho 83642, Court #1
Date: Saturday, September 14th
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Seminar: Focus: kendo kata, kihon, and application of kihon for shiai & shinsa
Participation: Open to all levels (all ages) of kendo student, including those not yet in bogu.
Cost: $25, payment due on day of the event.
An informal get together will happen following the seminar.
Please confirm attendance via website contact form.
Annual kendo seminar for all levels. Location: College of Idaho, Caldwell Idaho
The US Nito Kendo Seminar and Toda Hai Kendo Taikai is for all kenshi, all ranks and experiences, and for both itto and nito practioners. A great chance to learn new and important kendo topics, and have lots of keiko with some great sensei and friends.
We are pleased to have the following sensei attend this year's camp:
Ryoichi FUJII, Kyoshi 8 dan, Yamaguchi Japan
Yoshihiro UGAJIN, Kyoshi 7 dan, Tokyo Japan
Futoshi SATO, Kyoshi 7 dan, Chiba Japan
Mitsuyoshi WADA, Renshi 7 dan, Tokyo Japan
Hisashi NAGASAKI, Renshi 7 dan, Oita Japan
Ako FUJII, Renshi 7 dan, Yamaguchi Japan
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Seite iaido topics, competition, group enbu, and more. Open to all levels of iaido enthusiasts.
Schedule:
Saturday, Feb 9 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, Feb 10; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Instructors:
Kazuhisa Kaneda, iaido kyoshi 8 dan, Tokyo Japan. Instructor for International Budo University, Katsuura Japan.
Boise State University
Kinesiology Gym
1404 Bronco Lane
Boise Idaho 83706
The annual Idaho Kendo Club seminar will be held Saturday, Sept 8th, from 12 noon to 4:00 pm in Baker City, Oregon. A club dinner and brewery visit will happen following keiko at Barley Browns. Everyone is encouraged to attend and spend the night in Baker.
Seminar will be held at 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm
Baker County YMCA
2020 Church Street
Baker City, Oregon
June 14-17, 2018
College of Idaho
2112 Cleveland Blvd
Caldwell, ID 83605
https://www.collegeofidaho.edu
Thursday, June 14, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Welcome Keiko
Friday, June 15, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Seminar
Saturday, June 16, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Seminar (Banquet 6:30 pm)
Sunday, June 17, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Shinsa and Taikai
Special Guests:
Ryoichi FUJII, Yamaguchi, Kyoshi 8 dan
Yoshihiro UGAJIN, Tokyo, Kyoshi 7 dan
Futoshi SATO, Chiba, Kyoshi 7 dan
Mitsuyoshi WADA, Tokyo, Kyoshi 7 dan
Taichi KISA, Osaka, Kyoshi 7 dan
Ako FUJII, Yamaguchi, Renshi 6 dan
Seminar is open to all.
NOTE: PNKF kendo shinsa, up to 4 dan, will be held Sunday, June 17th at 9:00 am.
Shinsa applications may be requested at bogu@cableone.net
Nearest Airport:
Boise, Idaho BOI, (25 miles from event)
Lodging Information:
Motels are located nearby for those wanting to stay off campus.
The C of I dormitories have a traditional layout with twin beds, and a
common shower/restroom. Bedding is NOT provided but can be
ordered (page one of this form) or attendees can bring their own
sleeping bag, etc. Please let us know if you have a preference for
roommates. Note, the dorms, cafeteria, and gym are air conditioned.
Breakfast and lunch at the campus cafeteria is available on Friday,
Saturday and Sunday. Or attendees can make their own arrangements
for meals. There are grocery stores within walking distance from the
campus.
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Seite iaido topics, competition, group enbu, and PNKF iaido shinsa*.
Schedule:
Friday, Jan 5; 640-8:00 pm Kendo Godo Keiko at West Boise YMCA
Saturday, Jan 6; 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm
Sunday, Jan 7; 10:00 am to 2:30 pm
Instructors:
Tatsuhiko Konno, iaido kyoshi 7 dan, Muso Shinden-ryu
Russell Ichimura, iaido renshi 6 dan, Muso Shinden-ryu
Robert Stroud, iaido renshi 6 dan, Muso Shinden-ryu
Jason Hankins, iaido 6 dan, Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu
*Iaido Shinsa-kai, testing up to and including 3 Dan. Starting January 7 at 9:00 am. Open to PNKF members, AUSKF members, and FIK affiliates.
Boise State University
Kinesiology Gym
1404 Bronco Lane
Boise Idaho 83706
July 6-9, 2017
Kinesiology Building, Main Gym
1404 W Bronco Circle
Boise, ID 83706
Thursday, July 6, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Welcome Keiko
Friday, July 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Seminar
Saturday, July 8, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Seminar
Sunday, July 9, 9:00 am - 11:00 am, PNKF Shinsa
Sunday, July 9, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, Seminar
Seminar is open to all.
Shinsa will offer testing for 4 dan and below.
Stay turned for more information.
Schedule of Events:
Saturday, Jan 7; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, Jan 8; 9:00 am to 10:00 am, Iaido Shinsa
Sunday, Jan 8; 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Seminar Location:
Boise State University, Rec Center Main Gym, 1515 University Drive
Boise, Idaho 83725-1711
Nearest Airport:
Boise, Idaho – BOI
The Boise airport is 4 miles away from the BSU campus.
Friday, Sept 16. West Boise YMCA, 6:40-8:30 pm
Saturday, Sept 17, West Boise YMCA, 1:30-5:30 pm
Sunday, Sept 18, BSU Kinesiology Gym, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Open to all levels of interested kenshi.
Umemura Hai & Tater Taikai competition, on Sunday at BSU.
Saturday Night BBQ, or dinner get together. Details TBD.
