President US Federation Battodo Sensei Kim embu & training - 13-15 May at Swordfest - Alexandria VA

May 3, 2011 - PRLog -- Virginia Kenshinkai is pleased to present our Sixth Annual Swordfest and an outstanding opportunity to reach Mixed Art Edged Weaponry, Japanese Community, and East | West Sword Art practitioners and enthusiasts 13–15 May 2011. Swordfest is an annual event held  by the Virginia Kenshinkai at Capital Area Budokai in Alexandria Virginia (Metropolitan Washington Region). This year we are also featuring training on Friday May 13th and Sunday May 15th for nominal fees ($10.00 - $20.00 a session). Saturday 14 May 2011 is FREE in our indoor facility.

Sensei Sang Kim teaches curriculum of Toyama Ryu Batto Jutsu, a style created by the Japanese Army. The Zen Nihon Batto Do Renmei and its US counterpart, the US Batto Do Federation, curriculum is also taught here. Sensei Kim was given permission by Sensei Bob Elder (Rokudan Kyoshi) and Hataya Mitsuo Sensei (Kaicho of Zen Nihon Toyama Ryu Iaido Renmei) to start this class in 2005. Through his dojo, he provides the chance to share with people what has become a huge part of his life, and also the chance to continue training.

Accomplishments:
President, US Federation of Batto Do
Director of Technical Training, US Federation of Batto Do

Ranks:
Godan - Toyama Ryu  
Yondan -US Battodo Federation
Nidan - Seizan Kai

Tournaments | Awards:
2002 Orlando Tai Kai -
2nd place, (nidan/sandan tameshigiri)
1st place, (team tameshigiri)

2003 Orlando Tai Kai -
4th place, (dodan)
3rd place, (nidan/sandan kata)
1st place, (nidan/sandan tameshigiri)
2nd place, (kumitachi)
3rd place, (team tameshigiri)

2005 Orlando Tai Kai -
2nd place, (nidan/sandan kata)  

2006 West Coast Tai Kai -
3rd place, (nidan/sandan tameshigiri)

2007 Orlando Tai Kai -
2nd place, (yondan and up kata)
2nd place, (yondan and up tameshigiri)
1st places, (iai sandan and up tameshigiri)

2007 31st All Japan Toyama Ryu Tai Kai -
1st place (Nidan/Sandan Tameshigiri)
1st place (Kumitachi)

2007 2nd Annual West Coast Tai Kai -
1st place (Yondan and Up Tameshigiri)
3rd place (Yoko Narabi)
4th place (Dodan)

2008 Florida Tai Kai -
1st place (Yondan and Up Tameshigiri)
2nd place (Yondan and Up Kata)
3rd place (Dodan)

2008 32nd All Japan Toyama Ryu Tai Kai -
1st place (Gekken)
2nd place (Kumitachi)

2009 Florida Tai Kai - Shimpan

2009 Arizona Tai - Shimpan

2009 33rd All Japan Toyama Ryu Tai Kai - Senshu Daihyo

2009 Kern River Budosai (Bakersfield) - Shimpan

2010 3rd Annual West Coast Tai Kai  - Shimpan

Join the 2011 Swordfest in Alexandria Virginia (15 South Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA) on the 13th through the 15th of May. Our itinerary is included below. These are "indoor events." Saturday 14 May is FREE - all demonstrations and exhibits take place on Saturday. The rock stars of the Mixed Sword Arts and Edged Weaponry from the East | West will be featured throughout Saturday's demos. Friday 13 May and Sunday 15 May are training sessions and while they are filling up quickly - some seats remain available. Observational seating at reduced fees will be available at the door. So don't miss this, our Sixth Annual event.

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On Saturday 14 May all demonstrations and exhibits are "free." Please reach out to us for a training schedule to ensure your seat at "nominal" rates ($10.00 to $20.00 per hour-long session) for Friday evening 13th of May or Sunday morning 15th of May.

Our basic itinerary is presented for your reference here:

Friday 13 May 2011 – Training Schedule
05:45 pm   06:00 pm   Welcome to 2011 Swordfest Training Session #1
06:00 pm   06:30 pm   Shakuhachi Flute
06:30 pm   07:30 pm   Nakamura Ryu Happo Giri Toho
07:30 pm   08:30 pm   Shin Shin Sekiguchi Ryu Iaido
08:30 pm   09:30 pm   NoVA Budokai Kendo
08:30 pm   09:30 pm   Aratashii Naginata
10:00 pm   12:00 am   Washington DC Activities | Sedan Service City Tours

Saturday 14 May 2011 – Exhibitor Schedule
09:15 am   09:30 am   Welcome by Sensei Drawdy
09:30 am   09:50 am   Northern Virginia Budokai, Kendo - Brian Sherry Sensei
09:50 am   10:10 am   Northern Virginia Tendokan, Aratashii Naginata - Fran Vall Sensei
10:10 am   10:30 am   Capital Area Jodokai, Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo - Dan Pearson Sensei
10:30 am   11:00 am   New York Historical Fencing Association - Michael Edelson Lead Instructor
11:00 am   11:30 am   Shin Dojo, Mugai Ryu Meishiha - Rob Rivers Sensei
11:30 am   12:00 pm   Yagyu Shinkage Ryu Hyoho - Paul Manogue Sensei
12:00 pm   12:30 pm   Lunch Break--------------Lunch Break
12:30 pm   12:50 pm   Shakuhachi Flute Playing - Raymond Sosnowski Sensei
12:50 pm   01:20 pm   Virginia Kenshinkai Nakamura Ryu Batto Do - Dave Drawdy Sensei
01:20 pm   01:50 pm   Byakkokan Dojo, Toyama Ryu, USBDF - Sang Kim Sensei
01:50 pm   02:20 pm   NVA Assalto - Steven Reich Lead Instructor
02:30 pm   02:50 pm   Shutokukan Dojo - Meik Skoss Sensei
02:50 pm   03:20 pm   Shin Shin Sekiguchi Ryu - Dan Keupp Sensei
03:20 pm   04:05 pm   Hobyokan Dojo - David Hall Sensei
04:05 pm   04:35 pm   Northern Virginia Kyudo Kai - Bill Reid Sensei

Sunday 15 May 2011 – Training Schedule
06:30 am   07:30 am   Exhibitor Registration and Move-In
07:45 am   08:00 am   Welcome to 2011 Swordfest Training Session #2
09:00 am   10:00 am   New York Historical Fencing Association
09:00 am   10:00 am   Toyama Ryu, US Battodo Federation
10:00 am   11:00 am   Gekken Sparring
10:00 am   11:00 am   NoVA Assalto, Spadone Large Sword
11:00 am   12:00 pm   Sekiguchi Ryu Kenjutsu
11:00 am    12:00 pm   Kendo
12:00 pm   12:15 pm   Closing Thoughts (Ketsumatsu) by Sensei Drawdy
Washington DC Activities | Sedan Service City Tours (late evening)

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About the Virginia Kenshinkai: a 501(c)(3), Virginia Kenshinkai provides student training and education, sponsored trips to international and national venues, and facilitates appreciation of Japanese culture and history centered on Japanese Sword Arts. Invitations are extended to elicit further tradition, participation, education, community awareness and market capabilities. This year we will be accepting donations to aid our friends in Japan in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami. These are to be remitted to affiliate organizations within Japan to use at their discretion in restoration and renewal.

We appreciate community support and look forward to your participation. Join us in Alexandria for an outstanding 2011 Swordfest. If you have any questions regarding exhibition, training, sponsor, vendor, marketing and literature distribution opportunities - please contact Ms. Donna L. Quesinberry at dp@donnaink.com.

See you 13-15 May!

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