{"id":7498,"date":"2026-08-03T16:01:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T05:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/?p=7498"},"modified":"2026-08-03T16:01:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T05:01:43","slug":"34th-australian-iaido-seminar-championships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/?p=7498","title":{"rendered":"34th Australian Iaid\u014d Seminar &#038; Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t Miss out on this exciting opportunity to have 2 leading instructors from Japan and the best of Australa.<\/p>\n<p>For registration, accommodation details, and further information: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.humanitix.com\/2026-34rd-iaido-championships-and-seminar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/events.humanitix.com\/2026-34rd-iaido-championships-and-seminar<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/images.humanitix.com\/i\/QPnyFhNKQpaoeYzdS8Ho@responsive-1600.webp\" alt=\"Banner image for 2026 34th Iaido Championships and Seminar\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs\">The Australian Kendo Renmei (AKR) and the Iaid\u014d Board are pleased to invite practitioners and enthusiasts to attend the 34th Australian Iaid\u014d Seminar and Championships, held at the Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct from Friday 4 September to Sunday 6 September 2026.<br class=\"html-br\" \/>This event marks a return to the inclusive, live\u2011in training environment and camaraderie valued by many in past seminars, made possible through onsite accommodation options at the venue.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\">Visiting Instructors<br class=\"html-br\" \/>We are honoured to welcome:<br class=\"html-br\" \/>\u2022 Morishima Kazuki Sensei \u2014 Ky\u014dshi 8 Dan<br class=\"html-br\" \/>\u2022 Takizawa Tomomi Sensei \u2014 Ky\u014dshi 7 Dan<br class=\"html-br\" \/>Both instructors bring exceptional depth of experience and are supported by senior Australian teachers as directed.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\">Event Components<br class=\"html-br\" \/>\u2022 ZNKR Iaid\u014d Seminar<br class=\"html-br\" \/>\u2022 Australian Iaid\u014d Championships<br class=\"html-br\" \/>\u2022 AKR National Dan Grading (up to 5 Dan)<br class=\"html-br\" \/>\u2022 QKR State Ky\u016b Grading (TBC)<br class=\"html-br\" \/>\u2022 Sayonara Party<br class=\"html-br\" \/>All participants will attend the seminar as students unless otherwise requested by the Japanese delegation or specified in the event schedule.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\">Beginner Option \u2013 Limited Places<br class=\"html-br\" \/>A special introductory program is available for participants new to Iaid\u014d:<br class=\"html-br\" \/>\u2022 $80 total<br class=\"html-br\" \/>\u2022 Two 4\u2011hour sessions<br class=\"html-br\" \/>\u2022 Training equipment provided<br class=\"html-br\" \/>\u2022 No prior experience required<br class=\"html-br\" \/>\u2022 Limited to 10 participants<br class=\"html-br\" \/>This provides an accessible introduction to traditional Japanese sword practice within a national seminar setting. 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