This page provides a compilation of Squad training notes:

Date	Description
Sunday, 14 July 2024 1:00pm-4:00pm UWA	Squad Training #1 • Introduce campaign theme: Kihaku. • Squad Training theme: Thoughtful, purposeful kihon; building tame. • Squad warm-up routine, Kihon (basics) practice, drills, jigeiko. WA Kendo Campaign Squad Training 1.pdf
Sunday, 4 August 2024 1:00pm-4:00pm Curtin	Grading Workshop #1 + Godo-geiko • Mock grading practice for Dan grades with guests from Japan.
Friday, 4 October 2024 WAKR Meeting	WA Kendo Campaign – WA Kendo Coach Report – October 2024.pdf
Saturday, 19 October 2024 1:00pm-4:00pm UWA	Squad Training #2 • Introduce the concept of seeking complementary services and skills. • Guest: Exercise physiologist. • Squad Training theme: Attitude and discipline; isshou-ken-mei. • Kihon practice, drills, and patterns. Samples of drills for home practice. WA Kendo Campaign Squad Training 2.pdf
Sunday, 17 November 2024 1:00pm-4:00pm UWA	Squad Training #3 • Squad Training theme: Awareness, zanshin, selling. • Kihon practice, drills, and patterns. WA Kendo Campaign Squad Training 3.pdf
Sunday, 1 December 2024 1:00pm-4:00pm UWA	Squad Training #4 • Squad Training theme: Shiai procedures; mental approach. • Shiai practice and strategies. WA Kendo Campaign Squad Training 4.pdf
Sunday, 15 December 2024 1:00pm-4:00pm UWA	Squad Training #5 • Squad Training theme: Connection and aiki. • Timing exercises; ai-uchi (simultaneous striking), debana-waza, oji-waza. WA Kendo Campaign Squad Training 5.pdf
Sunday, 12 January 2025 1:00pm-4:00pm Murdoch	Squad Training #6 • Squad Training theme: Shiai rules and regulations. WA Kendo Campaign Squad Training 6.pdf
Saturday, 25 January 2025 1:00pm – 4:00pm Murdoch	Competition Practice
Sunday, 9 February 2025 9:00am – 4:00pm Murdoch	Kata & Komp • Kata seminar. • Kyu Individuals competition. • Dan Individuals competition. 2025 Kata & Komp – Kata Seminar Notes v1.0.pdf
Friday, 21 February 2025 WAKR Meeting	WA Kendo Campaign – WA Kendo Coach Report – February 2025.pdf
Saturday, 8 March 2025 TBC Willetton Senior High School	WA State Kendo Championships • Kyu Individuals. • Dan Individuals. • Kata Pairs. • Kyu Teams. • Dan Teams.
March 2025 TBC TBC	Jodan & Nitō Workshop • Introduction to and practise of Jodan (upper stance) and Nitō (two-swords style).
Sunday, 23 March 2025 TBC TBC	Squad Training #7 • Squad Training theme: Shiai preparation, strategy, team shiai. • Team shiai practice. Grading Workshop #2 • Mock grading practice for Dan grades.
April 2025 Easter Weekend Canberra, ACT	• Friday, 18 April 2025: Early registration and shinpan briefing. • Saturday, 19 April 2025: Individual Events. • Sunday, 20 April 2025: Team Events. • Monday, 21 April 2025: Seminar. • Tuesday, 22 April 2025: Seminar and grading.
May 2025 TBC TBC	Post-AKC debfrief and watch-along party.