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| Five Nations Tournament, Stockholm 6th of March 2010, Results | 08/03/2010 |
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Juniors' team 1. Finland 2. Germany 3. Sweden Juniors' individuals 1. Kuhn / Germany 2. Ahlén / Sweden 3. Meinberg / Germany 3. Komaki / Sweden Ladies' team 1. Germany 2. Finland 3. Great Britain-Sweden International team 4. Sweden Ladies' individuals 1. Yokoo / Germany 2. Fadai / Germany 3. Pfister/ Germany 3. Kumpf / Germany Men's team 1. Germany 2. Switzerland 3. Sweden 4. Finland 5. Great Britain Men's individuals 1. Ulmer / Germany 2. Korhonen / Finland 3. Schullcke / Germany 3. Herr / Germany Congratulations to all winners and a Great Thank You to the organisators for a great event! [Last modified 08/03/2010] |
| FKA goes Google | 02/03/2010 |
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FKA:s official agenda can from now on be found at Google Calendars. This should make it easier to update and share the calendar. For those of you, who do not wish to peer at the calendar in this site's limited text space: The calendar is public and can also be found at Google's own page The renewal of the FKA's web site is underway! [Last modified 02/03/2010] |
| Become a kendo tourist at EKC 2010! | 18/02/2010 |
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The European Championships in Kendo 2010 are drawing near. Would You be interested in traveling to Hungary to cheer on the Finnish team on the spot? The FKA is assembling a group of kendo tourists to accompany the Finnish team to Debrecen, Hungary. Everyone interested is invited to join in. The championships' home page can be found at: http://ekc2010hungary.kendo.hu If you are interested, please contact: Niko Saikkonen Chairman Finnish Kendo Association niko.saikkonen (at) ecapaino.com [Last modified 18/02/2010] |
| The Finnish national team in Kendo 2010 | 18/02/2010 |
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The Finnish Kendo Association has selected the following persons to represent Finland in the upcoming European Kendo Championships 2010 in Debrecen, Hungary Juniors Max Caravitis Jesse Kulmala Ladies' team Heini Inkinen Mia Raitanen Emilia Vuorinen Jenni Pessi Elina Paala Katja Piipponen Ladies' individuals Heini Inkinen Mia Raitanen Emilia Vuorinen Jenni Pessi Elina Paala Men's team Sakari Jokinen Akseli Korhonen Otto Seppänen Sami Hyvönen Thomas Vikberg Joonas Nissinen Joakim Bremer Men's individuals Sakari Jokinen Akseli Korhonen Thomas Vikberg Sami Hyvönen Joakim Bremer [Last modified 18/02/2010] |
| SPRING SEMINAR IN KISAKESKUS, March 19th to 21st 2010 | 15/02/2010 |
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Welcome to the annual FKA's spring camp, which is co-organized by the FKA and Helsinki Kendoclub Ki-Ken-Tai-Icchi ! The seminar will have a grading from 6th to 1st Kyu and from 1st to 3rd Dan. In addition it’s possible for Finnish club leaders to obtain the FKA’s grading licence during the seminar. SENSEIS Wataru KONDO 8th Dan Kyoshi Seiji HIRANO 7th Dan Kyoshi Mutsushi KADOTA 7th Dan Kyoshi Markus FREY 6th Dan Renshi Mikko SALONEN 6th Dan Renshi Kari JÄÄSKELÄINEN 6th Dan PROGRAM May 19th to 21st 2010 Friday, March 19th 16.00 - Registration for the seminar 16.30 - 18.00 Dinner 18.00 - 20.00 Practice Saturday, March 20th 07.00 - 08.00 Practice 08.00 - 09.00 Breakfast 10.00 - 12.00 Practice 12.00 - 13.00 Lunch 14.00 - 15.15 Practice 15.30 - 17.00 Grading 6th - 1st Kyu and 1st - 3rd Dan Evaluation for the Grading Licence 17.00 - 18.00 Dinner 19.00 - 22.30 Sauna (at the beach) Sunday, March 21st 07.30 - 09.00 Breakfast 09.00 - 11.00 Practice 11.30 - 12.30 Lunch and check-out 13.00 - 14.00 Practice PRICES Whole seminar: 90 euros (incl. accommodation Fri-Sun, meals, keiko & sauna) Single day: 45 euros (incl. meals, keiko & sauna) EKC2008 officials Whole seminar: 60 euros (incl. accommodation Fri-Sun, meals, keiko & sauna) REGISTRATION FEB 15th – March 10th Registration form on Ki-Ken-Tai-Icchi's home page INQUIRIES: Mikko Salonen (+358 41 440 1914) Susanna Porevuo (+358 40 568 8050) salonen.porevuo (at) elisanet.fi [Last modified 15/02/2010] |
| First Finnish referee selected for EKC in Hungary 2010! | 11/02/2010 |
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The FKA is glad to inform, that there will be a Finnish referee in this year's upcoming European Kendo Championships in Hungary. He is Mikko Salonen, 6th Dan Renshi. This is a first time, that a Finnish referee is selected. It's very good news indeed and hopefully contributes to promoting the status of Finnish kendo abroad - Europe and otherwise. The full list of selected referees can be found at EKF's home page [Last modified 11/02/2010] |
| Kendo Seminat in Yamagata in July 2010 | 28/01/2010 |
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FKA in cooperation with Takeda sensei and Yamagata University in Japan, organizes a kendo seminar in Yamagata in July 2010. The seminar is directed for young active FKA members. 10-15 participants and a group leader will be chosen by FKA. Minimum age of 18 years-old is required. Dead line for applications is the 21st of March. If you are interested, please request for more details in English or read the invitation in Finnish at the Kendofoorumi (http://kendofoorumi.forumcircle.com/viewtopic.php?p=1346#1346). Inquiries to: Ms. Heini Inkinen Kendo Coordinator for children and young Finnish Kendo Association Tel: +358-50-3316032 heini_inkinen (miuku) hotmail.com |
| New club in the FKA: Vaasa University Kendo Club | 18/11/2009 |
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The Finnish Kendo Association has accepted a new member in its meeting on Nov. 14th 2009: Vaasa University Kendo Club. The FKA welcomes Vaasa into its midst. The club has started its activities in autumn 2009 and is currently having its first beginners course. Practice is led by Aija Oksman, 1st dan, formerly of Kuopio. The club's president is Antti Ojala. The club's home page can be found at: http://vaasankendokerho.webs.com/ [Last modified 23/11/2009] |
| FKA became a member of Finnish Sports Federation | 30/10/2009 |
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FKA has been accepted as a full member of the Finnish sports Federation (SLU) on 29Oct2009. SLU homepage in English: http://www.slu.fi/eng/finnish_sports_federation/ [Last modified 30/10/2009] |
| Kyu Grading instructions | 30/09/2009 |
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FKA has updated and published the instructions for kyu gradings for kendo, iaido and jodo. In addition there are now also the instructions for junior's kendo kyu grading and shinai sizes. These documents are in Finnish and they have been sent to all member clubs by e-mail. Inquiries: Mr Mikko Salonen E-mail: salonen.porevuo (rengas-a) elisanet.fi Tel: +358-41-4401914 |
| EKC 2008 officials to receive support in camp fees | 25/06/2009 |
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BRIEF FROM THE FKA: The board of the Finnish Kendo Association held a meeting in Hämeenlinna on June 13th 2009 and decided during that meeting, that the financial profits of the EKC 2008 should be used for the benefit of FKA members. Support is given among other things by strongly supporting camp fees for all EKC 2008 officials during particular events. The events, for which all, who are hierby concerned can obtain financial support are the following: 1. Pori Jazz Camp with Muto sensei, July 2009 2. Oulun Kendo Club's 10-year Anniversary Camp with Ota sensei, September 2009 3. Helsinki Camp with Ishizuka sensei, October/November 2009 4. Takeda Camp, March 2010 The Camp with Iwatate sensei, which was originally planned for this purpose and was to be held in August 2009 was unfortunately cancelled due to illness. The principal idea is, that none of these camps are completely free of charge for anyone, but that they are very heavily supported by the FKA. The reasons for this decision in its entirety are, that all these events are located in various areas of the country and are therefore accessible to more people. The support given directly to members encourages them to train more. There are about 100 people, who are concerned by this decision. The amount of financial support is 30 euros per camp. The support is given to each camp separately and it cannot be used for another purpose except the one stated above. In addition to the support mentioned above, the EKC 2008 profits are to be used for organizing FKA camps and inviting teachers from Japan. This way the profits benefit also those, who were not personally involved with the organization of the EKC 2008. Should you require further information, please contact the FKA under: emilia . vuorinen at gmail. com [Last modified 25/06/2009] |