British Kendo Association

If you are a member of the BKA Forum you may already be aware that there are a number of private discussion groups for particular sections of our community (for example, each squad, the National Committee and Dojo Leaders).
The newest three private fora are for the Dojo Representative Commitee Members.  There is a Forum for each [...]

Gary O’Donnell  has been elected chair of the Kendo Dojo Representative’s Committee with 25 votes against 3 for Ric Schofield.  Gary can be contacted on email: drc.kendo@kendo.org.uk
Gary will be leading the Kendo Dojo Reps’ debate (via the email group) on the issue of a £10 levy for kendoka for 2010 as those attending [...]

DRC Chair: Who will be in the hot seat?

The Election for the Chair of the Kendo DRC will take place at lunchtime on Sunday 18th October during the kendo grading (opposite Mumeishi Dojo). Currently there are two nominated candidates, Ric Schofield and Gary O’Donnell.  Nominations will also be accepted from the floor of [...]

Gary O’Donnell is standing for the Chair of the Kendo Dojo Representatives Committee.  His candidates’ statement can be found below.
The Kendo DRC meeting, and the election for its’ Chair, will be held on 18 October 2009 at Mumeishi (across the road from the dojo at the BA Concorde club), during lunchtime.
If you are interested in [...]

Eric Schofield is standing for the Chair of the Kendo Dojo Representatives Committee.  His candidates’ statement can be found below.
The Kendo DRC meeting, and the election for its’ Chair, will be held on 18 October 2009 at Mumeishi (across the road from the dojo at the BA Concorde club), during lunchtime.
If you are interested in [...]

The first meetings of the Dojo Representatives Committes for the Iai and Jodo Bu (faculties) have met and elected their chairs.
The DRC chair is an important role, representing clubs on the BKA’s national committee as a voting member.

Dear Dojo Leader,
Please forgive me for writing to you about a bit of the new constitution – I’m sure you have had enough of all this stuff by now!  However, I just want put my request to you in perspective.

The Iaido and Jodo DRC meetings will be held on Monday 10 August 2009 at the Summer Seminar in Brighton, straight after practice finishes for the day.
The Kendo DRC meeting will be held on 18 October 2009 at the Mumeishi Grading, being held across the road from the dojo at the BA Concorde club, during [...]