AKA 10th Anniversary National Kyudo Seminar and Taikai
Location
Recreation Hall, Monash Sport, Monash University Clayton Campus
About
The Australian Kyudo Association ('AKA') celebrates its 10th Anniversary in 2024 and is hosting the 2nd National Taikai and a 2-day Kyudo Seminar across Friday, 9 August to Sunday, 11 August 2024. The event is hosted by the AKA, supported by the members and clubs of the Victorian Kyudo Association.
The Seminar and Taikai is open to all current financial members of Australian Kyudo Association, and members of affiliated and associated associations of the International Kyudo Federation ('IKYF'), with a minimum experience level of 6 months of regular practice.
Please note that the event is not open to anyone who belongs to, or is associated with a community that has any relationship with the Dai Nippon Kyudo Kai ('DNKK').
The Seminar and Taikai is open to all current financial members of Australian Kyudo Association, and members of affiliated and associated associations of the International Kyudo Federation ('IKYF'), with a minimum experience level of 6 months of regular practice.
Please note that the event is not open to anyone who belongs to, or is associated with a community that has any relationship with the Dai Nippon Kyudo Kai ('DNKK').
The AKA is honored to announce the following sensei have generously given their time to make the long travel down to Melbourne, Australia to run the seminar:
- Takeuchi, Masakuni (竹内 正邦) | Kyoshi 7 Dan | Sendai, Japan
- Yoneda, Tetsurou (米田 哲郎) | Kyoshi 6 Dan | Sendai, Japan
- Stewart, Gregory | Renshi 6 Dan | Obihiro, Japan
- Liu, Bin-Cheng (劉秉政) | Renshi 6 Dan | Taipei, Taiwan
- Weng, Meng-Ching (翁孟晴) | Renshi 5 Dan | Taipei, Taiwan
This is a great chance to train with high-ranking instructors, and to train and socialise with fellow Kyudo practitioners around Australia and meet with some of our international friends!
For more information about the Australian Kyudo Association, head to our website: www.kyudoaustralia.org
DATES
- Friday, 9 August 2024 10:00am - 6:00pm: National Taikai
- Saturday, 10 August 2024 - Sunday, 11 August 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm: National Seminar
Free practice is available to event attendees at the venue after event ends (ie. Friday 6:00pm - 10:30pm, Saturday 5:00pm - 8:30pm, Sunday 5:00pm - 7:00pm).
Registration deadline: Friday, 12 July 2024 at 11:59pm (GMT+10)
Accommodation
The AKA has negotiated preferential rates at the PARKROYAL Monash Hotel for the duration of the event. The PARKROYAL is the closest hotel to the venue - walking distance or a quick rideshare away. Just click on the link sent through by the AKA on the 22 June 2024 to book your room. If you have not received a link, please contact us for it.
Please note that the AKA do not profit from this nor are we responsible for your booking. This is simply a way to give you access to better rates.
MERCHANDISE
We have a cool new range of apparel and accessories available for order. The merchandise features our recently unveiled new logo for the Australian Kyudo Association, and Ollie the Koala as designed by a talented member.
Note that you do not need to attend the seminar to be able to order the merchandise. All merchandise are made to order, and so to ensure there is sufficient lead time for production and delivery please place your order in by the deadline. If you miss out this time, the AKA will organise for future merchandise orders. All merchandise proceeds goes towards supporting future AKA events.
Order deadline: Sunday, 14 July 2024 at 11:59pm (GMT+10)