Member, Southern California Kendo Federation (SCKF)

Member, All United States Kendo Federation (AUSKF)

Dear fellow kenshi and iaidoka,

The Southern California Iaido Association (SCIA) is very pleased to host a two-day iaido seminar featuring guest instructor, Katsuo Oda sensei from Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Oda sensei is a member of the Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei (ZNKR) Iaido Committee and possesses the ranks of hanshi 8 dan in iaido and kyoshi 7 dan in kendo. He has traveled extensively throughout Europe, Australia, Canada, South America and here in the United States conducting seminars on behalf of the ZNKR.

The seminar will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2011 and Sunday, February 20, 2011 at the Pasadena Buddhist Church Gymnasium in Pasadena, California and will focus on ZNKR seitei iaido (ZenKenRen iai). All AUSKF members are invited to attend as well as individuals who are not members of the AUSKF, but are familiar with or practice ZenKenRen iai. More information can be found on the following pages.

Please feel free to copy and distribute the package to any interested individuals.

If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

I look forward to seeing you in February!

Kind regards,

Dennis Ralutin

Southern California Iaido Association (SCIA)

Seminar Contact Information:

SCIA

c/o Dennis Ralutin

210 N. Hoover St.

Los Angeles, CA90004

Phone:(213)793-6722

E-mail:

WINTER 2010IAIDO SEMINAR INFORMATION

Dates:Saturday, February 19, 2011

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Location:PasadenaBuddhistChurch Gymnasium, Pasadena, California

Guest Instructor:Katsuo Oda sensei

Iaido, Hanshi, 8 dan

Kendo, Kyoshi 7 dan

Member, Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei (ZNKR) Iaido Committee

Chairman,ShizuokaIaido Renmei, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Technical Advisor, Australian Kendo Renmei

Tentative Schedule:

Saturday, February 19, 2011

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.: Seminar

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.:Seminar

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.:Dinner at Burger Continental restaurant

Sunday, February 20, 2011

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.: Seminar

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.:Seminar

Fees:

Seminar: $50.00 per day

Bento lunch (optional):$10.00 per day

Dinner, 2/19/11 (optional):$25.00 per person (drinks included)

Burger Continental:

Additional Information: The seminar will be conducted according to the Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei (ZNKR) standards on seitei iaido. All participants must be familiar with the ZNKR seitei iaido kata (ZenKenRen iai). Due to safety reasons, shinken (swords with a sharp edge) will not be allowed. All equipment must be in good working order and will be subject to inspection at anytime.

WINTER 2010IAIDO SEMINAR APPLICATION / WAIVER FORM

(Please print all information)

Name ______Rank ______

Regional Kendo Federation (if applicable) ______

Dojo ______

Home Address ______

______

Telephone (Primary) ______Telephone (Secondary) ______

E-mail Address ______

Emergency Contact & Phone Number ______

______

Name of Parent or Guardian (If under 18 years of age)

______

Waiver of Liability(Please read and sign below)

I, the undersigned, do hereby voluntarily submit my application for participation and attendance in the Winter 2010 Southern California Iaido Association (SCIA) Seminar, and hereby release all rights or claims for any injuries, loss of, or damage to personal property that I may incur while attending and participating in the aforementioned event. I hereby waive any and all claims against the All United States Kendo Federation (AUSKF), the Southern California Kendo Federation (SCKF), and the SCIA or any officials, agents, representatives, successors, and assignees of those individuals or organizations arranging or conducting said event. I further state that I am in good health and physical condition so that I may participate in said event. If I am under 18 years of age, this release and consent must also be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Signature ______Date ______

Signature of Parent or Guardian (if under 18 years of age)

______

WINTER 2010IAIDO SEMINAR FEE SCHEDULE
Seminar (enter number attending):
2/19/11:___ X $50.00

2/20/11:___ X $50.00

Bento (enter number requested):

2/19/11:___ X $10.00

2/20/11:___ X $10.00

Dinner (enter number attending):

2/19/11: ___ X $25.00

Total Enclosed: $ ______

Please make check payable to Southern California Iaido Association(do not abbreviate) and send it along with your application/waiver form and completed fee schedule to the address below no later than February 12, 2011.

SCIA

c/o Dennis Ralutin

210 N. Hoover St.

Los Angeles, CA90004

Member, Southern California Kendo Federation (SCKF)

Member, All United States Kendo Federation (AUSKF)

WINTER 2011 IAIDO SEMINAR LOCATION INFORMATION

The seminar will be held at:

PasadenaBuddhistTemple (Gymnasium)

1993 Glen Ave.

Pasadena, California91103

Directions

From the north

-I-210 south

-Take Arroyo Blvd. exit

-Left on N. Windsor Ave.

-Right on W Woodbury Rd.

-Right on Glen Ave.

-Right into temple parking lot

From the south

-I-210 north

-Take Lincoln Ave. exit

-Right on Lincoln Ave.

-Right on Wyoming St.

-Left on Glen Ave.

-Left into temple parking lot

All participants must be responsible for their own transportation and lodging. The closest airport to Pasadena is Bob Hope Airport (BUR) in nearby Burbank, approximately seventeen miles from the PasadenaBuddhistTemple.Please visit for a list of hotels in the area.

WINTER 2011 IAIDO SEMINAR RESTAURANT INFORMATION

Burger Continental

535 S.Lake Ave

Pasadena, CA91101

(626) 792-6634

Directions From PasadenaBuddhistChurch

-Head south on Glen Ave.

-Right on W Howard St.

-I-210 south

-Exit I-210 east

-Take Lake Ave. exit

-Right on Lake Ave.

-Restaurant is on the right side just before California Bl.

-Parking lot is around the corner on California Bl. in front of Pavilions market