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Yushinkan is a dojo in Utrecht, the heart of The Netherlands, where you can practise iaido. Yushinkan's members are affiliated with the Dutch Kendo Federation (N.K.R.), which in turn is a member of the Federatie Oosterse Gevechtskunsten (F.O.G.), which comes under the NOC*NSF. Members of our dojo practise iaido. The iaido training consists of a combination of Z.N.K.R. iaido, Nippon Kendo Kata and Shinkage ryu iaido (koryu). Dojo leader is Erwin Stolwijk. To propagate the practice of Shinkage ryu iaido in the widest sense, the Dutch Shinkage ryu Foundation was founded in 2004. For information you can send an e-mail to info@yushinkan.com or call
+31 (0)6 54 93 27 71

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Orientation course
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.

Iaido examinations, Ishido Cup
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
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.

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