The 33rd AUSTRALIAN IAIDO CHAMPIONSHIPS, SEMINAR AND GRADING EXAM, 27-29 September 2025
The AKR Iaidō Board takes great pleasure in extending a warm invitation to all practitioners and enthusiasts to attend the 33rd Australian Iaidō Seminar and Championships. This significant and eagerly anticipated Event is scheduled to take place at the Mount Annan Leisure Centre from the 27th to the 29th of September 2025.
We are honoured to announce that the Event will be led by the distinguished Japanese Delegation, comprised of:
Morishima Kazuki Sensei, Kyoshi 8 Dan
Takizawa Tomomi Sensei, Kyoshi 7 Dan
These esteemed instructors, renowned both in Japan and internationally, bring with them a wealth of experience, skill, and profound knowledge of Iaidō.
Further Grading information will be provided as soon as possible.
Vanue: Annan Leisure Centre, Mount Annan, NSW, Australia.
Schedule (**updated 27 September)
27 September (Sat), 09:00 to 17:00
09:00 – 10:30 – Opening Ceremony and Embu
10:30 – 12:30 – ZNKR Iaidō Seminar (part 1)
12:30 – 13:30 – lunch break
13:30 – 13:45 – Grading registration (NSWKA/AKR)
13:45 – 14:15 – Grading (Kyū)
14:15 – 15:30 – Grading (Dan)
15:30 – 15:45 – break
15:45 – 17:00 – ZNKR Iaidō Seminar (part 2)
28 September (Sun), 08:00 to 17:00
08:00 – 09:00 – Championships setup
09:00 – 12:30 – 33rd Australian Iaidō Championships
12:30 – 13:30 – lunch break
13:30 – 17:00 – ZNKR Iaidō Seminar (part 3)
18:30 onwards – Sayōnara Party
29 September (Mon), 08:00 to 16:00
08:00 – 12:00 – ZNKR Iaidō Seminar (part 4)
12:00 – 13:00 – lunch break
13:00 – 15:45 – ZNKR Iaidō Seminar (part 5)
15:45 – 16:00 – Closing Ceremony
Kindly note that the training hall is Mount Annan Leisure Centre (368 Welling Dr, Mount Annan NSW 2567):
https://maps.app.goo.gl/
The venue of the Sunday’s Sayōnara Party is Mount Annan Hotel (12 Main St, Mount Annan NSW 2567):
https://maps.app.goo.gl/
The AGM is going to take place on 27 September (Sat) from 13:00 onwards.
Register and book your place: Here. Grading Exam info is here.