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 [...]

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 the [...]

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 the [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.