We are writing to inform you that the FY2025 International Kendo Leaders’ Seminar organized by AJKF will be held on 17-24 October 2025, details are as follow:
Date: 17-24 October, 2025 (Friday to Friday)
Venue: Nippon Budokan Kenshu Center (582 Sawakura, Katsuura, Chiba, 299-5231)
Target: Current instructors and potential instructors with Kendo 3 Dan to 6 Dan
Quota: Each dojo may nominate 1 person for selection only
Subsidy: HKKA will provide the selected representative a maximum of HK$5,000 subsidy. HKKA will purchase travel insurance for the representative, and the fees will be deducted from the subsidy.
The selected representative will have to make his/her own arrangement to travel to the venue (including air-ticket and accommodation booking).
Please refer to the attached document for more information.
Please note:
* Please do not nominate Japanese nationals who have been affiliated with your organization for only a short period of time (a few years), or those who will eventually return to Japan, or those who are affiliated with your organization but currently reside in Japan.
* Please do not recommend anyone who have previously participated in the Seminar (formerly the Summer Seminar for Foreign Kendo Instructors).
If you would like to nominate a member from your dojo for selection. kindly reply to this email on or before 30th May, 2025 (Fri) together with the attached application forms.
HKKA shall reserve the right of final decision.