Iaido seminar at Waikato

The first ever I-ai-do seminar in our club will he held on Tuesday 24 May from 6.30pm to 9.00pm. All members are welcome to attend.

I think all of us will be I-ai-do beginner at that night. You don't need to feel bad but just turn up and enjoy yourself. The only thing you need to bring is Bokkuto (wooden sword).

Mr. Brent Hansen, a Kendo (5th Dan) and Iaido (4th Dan) instructor from Auckland Kendo Club, is kindly offering the seminar to us.

Please organise your study well and attend the seminar as possible as you can.

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For more photos of the event,
please visit: http://www.waikatokendo.org.nz/Assets/Iaido_2005

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