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Follow on Google News | Dan Keupp Sensei, student of 11th Soke Shin Shin Ryu Iai Jutsu, performs at 2011 SwordfestVirginia Kenshinkai's 2011 Swordfest introduces Dan Keupp Sensei of Ryushinkan Dojo from Tucson Arizona, featuring his 400 year old Japanese sword art, founded by Sekiguchi Yagouemon Ujinari of the Imagawa clan - visit us 14 May 2011 (rain or shine).
By: dpInk: DonnaInk Publications Dan Keupp Sensei represents the Shin Shin Ryu Iai jutsu, a 400 year old Japanese sword art, founded by Sekiguchi Yagouemon Ujinari of the Imagawa clan, which includes teachings include the use of a katana, wakizashi and tanto. All techniques are taught through the traditional means of kata, kumitachi and tameshigiri. Kieko (practice) at the Ryushinkan is led by Dan Keupp the head instructor and owner of the Ryushinkan Dojo. Keupp Sensei started his Martial Arts training in 1983 and has trained in various forms of Martial arts. He is a direct student of Yamada Yoshitaka the 11th Soke of Shin Shin Ryu Iai Jutsu and Carl McClafferty the American Renmei cho. In February of 2007 Keupp Sensei was promoted to Rokudan and received his Renshi license from Yamada Sensei. Join the 2011 Swordfest in Alexandria Virginia (15 South Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA) on the 13th through the 15th of May. 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. _________________________ On Saturday 14 May all demonstrations and exhibits are "FREE," there are donation boxes for a) Japan Relief in Aide and b) Virginia Kenshinkai 501 (c) (3). 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 NoVA Budokai Kendo 12:00 pm 12:15 pm Closing Thoughts (Ketsumatsu) Washington DC Activities | Sedan Service City Tours (late evening) --------------------------------- 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. 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