2026 NW Jr Taikai

Sunday October 11th, 2026 at Einstein Middle School 19343 3rd Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177 from 10am to 5pm.

2026 August 15 Kendo Shinsa

August 15, 2026, Kendo Shinsa announcement attached.

A few important reminders to note:

  • Bokuto Ni Yoru Kihon Kendo Waza Keiko Ho kata (1 thru 9) is required for all 2 Kyu candidates.

  • All 1 Kyu candidates will be motodachi for 2 Kyu candidates doing kata.

  • Written Exams for all 1 Kyu to 4 Dan candidates must be submitted with dojo registration information.  We will no longer accept day of shinsa submittals.

  • Shinpan Credits Form for all 4 Dan candidates must be submitted with dojo registration information.  We will no longer accept day of shinsa submittals.

  • Godo Keiko after the shinsa as time permits.

  • Volunteers are crucial to ensuring a successful shinsa for the participants.  Please submit names, email, & rank of any volunteers as soon as possible.


Kendo Shinsa will be at Kent Commons.  Doors open at 11am.

Registration Submittal Due Date:  July 31, 2026.

PNKF Iaido Fall seminar

scheduled for the evening of Friday September 25 through Sunday the 27th

PNKF Competition Seminar

Lead: Jason Brown sensei, Torrance Kendo Dojo, 7 DanDate: Saturday, August 8, 2026Time: 9:00AM - 4:00PMVenue: Curtis High School 8425 40th St W, University Place, WA 98466

2026 AUSKF Kendo Summer Promotion Exam in Las Vegas

High Rank Shinsa will be held in Las Vegas on Sunday, August 23, 2026 right after the Summer Camp.

Registration Deadline:
Friday, August 7, 2026 (All applications and payments must be submitted by this date—no exceptions.)

2026 AUSKF Iaido Summer Camp

Registration deadline for the 2026 Iaido Summer Camp in McMinnville OR is June 24th

July 22-26  ·  To be held at Linfield University  ·  McMinnville, Oregon

Registration link: www.shinken.cc/event/2026-auskf-iaido-seminar