More items for the training calendar

Just a quick reminder that the next few weeks will involve a bit of a disruption from normal programming.

First, I am off to Gin Gin next weekend to help prepare folk for Kendo, Iaido and Jodo gradings coming up, and to conduct a BBRD Jujutsu grading.

The following weekend, I am in Brisbane for some Physiotherapy related professional development, so will be unavailable Saturday. We will confirm the availability of people to cover Saturday classes.

Two weeks after that (Saturday 17 September), the Club is hosting the QKR SEQ regional grading opportunity. At this stage grading opportunities for Kendo and Iaido are guaranteed, and we are awaiting confirmation on Jodo.

Unfortunately, as QKR members will be aware, the proposed QKR North Queensland has had to be cancelled, but this will mean that I will actually be in town that Saturday for regular training. In addition, Sunday 25 September there will be the first post-COVID IBF training day in Brisbane for those interested in participating.

1 October I’m hoping to make a day of it and get some training in with Tom Johnson sensei for iaido and jodo in the morning and with Takashi Itakura sensei in the afternoon for kendo

Finally, the Toowoomba Languages and Cultures Festival will be held on Saturday 15 October, and once again the Club will be there providing demonstrations in support. This year will be a little different in format, with the activities happening over the afternoon and evening (3–8pm) in the theme of a street festival.

So plenty to look forward to and sink your teeth into over the coming months!