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European championship iaido 2011, Andorra
During the European championships iaido in Andorra, five members of the Yushinkan represented The Netherlands.
Two of the Yushinkan members were part of the team for the team-competition. The team ended winning the second prize after a thrilling final against winner Italy. Yushinkan would like to congratulate the whole Dutch team, including coach, with this second place.
For more information please visit the EC website.
After the matches the EKF organized dan-examinations, with this examination Sander Filon passed for his shodan, congratulations on this result!
Dutch national championships 2011
During the Dutch national championships Yushinkan was very successful. Sander Filon won first place in the mudan division, in that same division Steven Noorlander won third place. Furthermore Stan Engelen won first place in the shodan division and Jacky Visser won first place in the nidan division. David Smits won first place in the yondan division. Yushinkan congratualates her iaidoka with their prestations.
Shinkage-ryu Taikai 2011
On Sunday the 27th of March the annual European Shinkage-ryu taikai was held in Orly (FR). The taikai was divided in two divisions, the first division until nidan, the second division sandan and up.
The prize for the winner of the second division: a short trip to Nagoya, Japan, to train under the supervision of the sensei.
In the first division Stan Engelen won.
In the finals of the second division Elaine van Ommen Kloeke and Piotr Kukla (both Yushinkan) competed. After a thrilling match Elaine van Ommen Kloeke came out victorious. She will (once again) make the trip to Japan.
Achievements in January 2011
during the Ishido cup Jacky Visser has won the second place in the nidan division. In the sandan/yondan division Erwin Stolwijk won the third prize and Piotr Kukla got second. Yushinkan would like to congratulate her iaidoka with these achievements.
During the exams after the competition the following persons passed their examens. Jasper Helthuis for Ikkyu, Arne for his shodan, Gerrit Lacroix for his nidan. And Alenxander van Nijen and Mathieu Doorduyn for their sandan.
One day later in Iwakura, Japan, David Smits and Elaine van Ommen Kloeke passed for their yondan exam.
Yushinkan would like to congratulate all seven candidates for passing their exams.
Yondan 2009
On December the 12th Erwin Stolwijk passed his yondan exam in Brussels (BE). Hereby the Yushinkan dojo congratulates her dojoleader with this achievement.
Dutch Championships jodo and iaido 2010
On April 11th 2010, the Dutch Kendo Renmei, together with Yushinkan, will organise the Dutch Championships jodo and iaido.
European Championships Iaido 2009 results
During the EC iaido in Mierlo, The Netherlands, Elaine van Ommen Kloeke has participated in the sandan division. She won the fighting Spirit prize, congratulations!
Shinkage-ryu Taikai 2010
On Sunday 29th of March the European Shinkage-ryu Taikai was held in Orly, France. The competition was split in two divisions: one up to nidan (2-dan) and one for sandan (3-dan) and higher.
The first prize for the second group is a short training-trip to Japan to practice under our Japanese sensei.
Special prizes in the first division were won by Jacky Visser (Yushinkan) and Rianne de Rijke (Shofukan).
In the highest division Piotr Kukla and David Smits (both Yushinkan) won special prizes.
The overall winner was Elaine van Ommen Kloeke (Yushinkan), she won the Taikai after a very exciting final, congratulations!
European Championship iaido 2008
As was the case in the last couple of years, a few members of Yushinkan dojo have been selected to represent The Netherlands at the European Championships 2008 in Switzerland. This time around it was up to Piotr and Elaine to keep up Yushinkan's reputation. Elaine had also been selected to participate in the national teams competition. We are very pleased by the team's performance: they came in third overall. Afterwards Piotr has passed his 3-dan examination. Congratulations to both of them!
Yushinkan jubilee 2008
On November 4th 2008 Yushinkan will celebrate its tenth birthday. Without the efforts of the former teachers and members this milestone couldn't have been reached. We would like to take this opportunity to thank them as well as any teachers from other dojo's and volunteers that have supported Yushinkan in any way. Without the help of all these people the dojo wouldn't be where it is at now. Thanks!
Murugai seminar 2008
On October 11th and 12th 2008 the Shinkageryu Foundation will organise the 5th Murugai seminar with Matsuoka sensei and Kinomoto sensei. For more information please visit the website of Stichting Shinkage ryu Nederland
Dutch Championships 2008
At the Dutch Championships in Zoetermeer, the following members of Yushinkan received a price: Jack Visser: 1st place mudan, Annienke Pieters: 3rd place mudan, Taif Rahim: 3rd place shodan, Piotr Kukla: 3rd place nidan, Elaine van Ommen Kloeke: 1st place sandan and a shared 3rd place sandan for David Smits and Erwin Stolwijk. In total 7 of the 28 available prices were collected by Yushinkan. Yushinkan would like to congratulate the price winners with this historic victory! After the matches Ashwin Karis successfully completed his 1st kyu examination. Congratulations!
Orientation course 2008
Interested in iaido? Yushinkan plans to start a new orientation course on May 6th, 2008. for more information send an email to info@yushinkan.com or telephone +31 (0)6 54 93 27 71.
Orientation course 2008
Interested in iaido? Yushinkan plans to start a new orientation course on September 2nd, 2008. for more information send an email to info@yushinkan.com or telephone +31 (0)6 54 93 27 71.
Iaido examinations, Ishido Cup 2008
After the seminar during the Ishido-cup the Dutch Kendo Renmei organised examination for the first kyu up to Sandan. Annienke Pieters, Jacky Visser and Gerrit Lacroix have successfully passed their Ikkyu examination. And Mathieu Doorduyn has succesfully passed for his Nidan, congratulations!
Ishido Cup 2008
On January 25th until the 27th, the Dutch Kendo Renmei, together with Renbukan, will organize the 10th Ishido Cup.
Click here for more information.
Dan examinations, Brussel 2007
On Saturday 15th of december 2 persons passed there Dan examinations during the Nakakura Cup in Brussel. Alaxander passed for his Nidan and Taif for his Shodan. Congratulations to the both of you!
New Years training 2008
On Sundag 13th January Yushinkan organises the new years training. Click here for more informatie and subscription for the training.
Orientation course 2008
Interested in iaido? Yushinkan plans to start a new orientation course on Januari 8th, 2008. for more information send an email to info@yushinkan.com or telephone +31 (0)6 54 93 27 71.
European Championships Iaido 2007 results
During the EC iaido in Paris, France, Piotr Kukla has participated with the team competition. With this team the Dutch have won the third place.
Shodan examanation 2007
Prior to the Europian Championships, an iaido seminar was organized in Ris Orange. Followed by examanations. During this examanation, Cees Jan van Beek successfully did his Shodan exam. Congratulations!
European Championships 2007
Piotr Kukla has been selected to participate with the European Championships iaido. This event will take place from the 30th until the fourth of November in Paris, France.
Sister Dojo
Starting November Yushinkan will have a new sister dojo. This new dojo, named Jinshinkan, will open her doors in Amsterdam. Yushinkan wishes all the best to Jinshinkan. For more information on Jinshinkan go to: www.jinshinkan.nl
Murugai seminar 2007
13 - 14 October 2007, 9:30 - 17:00
4th 'Murugai' Shinkage ryu and Z.N.K.R. iaido seminar with Matsuoka sensei and Kinomoto sensei, Sports centre De Snelleman, Rotterdam (NL)
Dutch Championships 2007
On the 20th of May Shofukan organised the Dutch Championships iaido in Rotterdam. Ashwin Karis got the third price in the youth division, Jacky Visser a second price in the mudan division and Berry Kuijer a third price in the sandan division. Hereby Yushinkan would like to congratulate these price winners!
Ikkyu examinations 2007
After the Dutch Championship the Dutch Kendo Renmei organised examination for the first kyu. Cees-Jan van Beek, Taif Rahim and Peter Bas Disberg have successfully passed this examination, congratulations!
Olympic Weekend 2007
On 20, 21 and 22th of April the Olympic Weekend was held in Utrecht. On Sunday Yushinkan also opened her doors. There was a greater turnout than last year and we were happy to tell and show people what iaido really is. For more information about the Olympic Weekend, visit the website www.olympischweekend.nl (in dutch).
Ishido Cup 2007
On januari 14th, the Dutch Kendo Renmei, together with Yushinkan, organized the 8th Ishido Cup. More information about the event, and photos can be found at this page.
New Years Training 2007
Januari 7th, Rokushikan in Amersfoort organized the New Years Training for 2007.
Training is open for everyone. But we do expect you to know all 12 ZNKR kata.
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Yushinkan party 2006
Tuesday November 14 was a special day for Yushinkan. The three reasons were: Yushinkan celebrated her eight year anniversary; Berry Kuijer has received permission to teach Shinkageryu iaido; and the three people who took the Introduction course have deceided to become full members of Yushinkan. For this event, Yushinkan organised a special video-trainingsession and members could test the effectiveness of their cutting technics by cutting newspapers.
Murugai seminar 2006
On the 7th and 8th of October, the Dutch Shinkage ryu Nederland Foundation has organised the anual seminar with Matsuoka sensei and Kinomoto sensei, this year for the third time in a row. The seminar was held in Rotterdam for iaidoka with ikkyu and higher.
EC iaido 2006 results
During the EC iaido in Brighton, UK, has Erwin Stolwijk participated with the team competition. With this team the Dutch have won the third place. For more information about the European Championship please visit the website www.ec2006.co.uk
Dutch Championships 2006
On may 28th the Dutch Championships Iaido and Jodo were held. During these championships Yushinkan has won a third price in the mudan division. Other medals were in the nidan division: Elaine van Omme Kloeke third, David Smits second and Erwin Stolwijk first. In the sandan division has Berry Kuijer won a second place.
Europian Shinkageryu taikai 2006
During the third Shinkageryu taikai, held on april 2nd, Elaine van Ommen Kloeke won the Miyuki-award. This is the first price for the category 0 to 2nd Dan.
Olympic weekend 2006
On the 20st, 22nd and the 23rd of April the Olympic weekend will take place in Utrecht. During this weekend various sportclubs will give demonstrations and workshops. On Saturday Yushinkan will give demonstrations in the sportscomplex "Hoograven". It is also possible to attend workshops. More information about this weekend can be found at: www.olympischweekend.nl. Or visit www.vechtkunsten.nl.
02-2006
In February 2006 Yushinkan will start new orientation courses: On the 7th of February the iaido orientation course will start.
11-2005
Berry Kuijer and David Smits have been selected to participate at the European Championship Iaido. The EC will be held from 30 October until 1 November in Bologna, Italy.
You can find the website of the EC iaido at www.ec2005.it
