Are you ready for the Manila Kendo Club Philippines Gasshuku this weekend??? Here’s a primer for everything you need to know!
WHEN: APRIL 21-22, 2018 8:00AM-5:00PM
WHERE: THE UPPER DECK SPORTS CENTER, 6/F ORTIGAS TECHPOINT BUILDING, ORTIGAS HOME DEPOT, 1 DOÑA JULIA VARGAS AVE, PASIG, METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES
Directions to the Gasshuku venue inside the Upper Deck: Upon arrival at the Ortigas Home Depot compound, go to the Upper Deck Sports Center WEST entrance (beside Starbucks) and take the elevator to the 6th floor. Upon alighting from the elevator, go straight past the Receptionists to the end of the hallway. The Spin Cycling Studio will be to your left, as we ll as a staircase that leads up to the studio. Leave your bogu bags in the Spin Cycling Studio (but take your valuables with you) and go up the stairs for registration and practice.
WHAT TO BRING:
Regular practice equipment (shinai, bogu set for Advanced members, etc.)
Bokken for Kata practice
Water jug (water dispensers available at the location, cafeteria also available at the location serving food and drinks)
Change of clothes
Padlock if you want to use the lockers (free) for your valuables
Payment for Gasshuku (if you haven’t paid yet)
REMINDERS:
Please come on time! Be in uniform by start of practice at 8:30am.
Drop off your bags and footwear in the bogu bag area (Spinning Cycle Studio) before going up the Registration Area to avoid congestion – but keep all your valuables with you!
MANILA KENDO CLUB GASSHUKU 2018 SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:
April 21, Saturday
8:00am-8:30am: Registration
Morning Session:
Welcome Remarks
Warm-ups
Suburi – all levels
Beginner Class: Fumikomi and Kirikaeshi
Advanced Class: Kihon Kata
Lunch Break (1.5 hours)
Afternoon Session:
Advanced Class: Kendo Kata, Oji Waza and Hiki Waza, Godo Keiko
Team Dinner at 7pm
April 22, Sunday
8:00am-9:00am: Assembly
Morning Session:
Suburi – all levels
1st Team Shiai
Lunch Break (1.5 hours)
Afternoon Session:
2nd and 3rd Team Shiai
Sensei Shiai Analysis
Closing Remarks
Godo Keiko
Event pack-up and exit
Lobby Reception (6th floor)