Join the Midwest Kendo Federation Team for a journey to the United States National Kendo Tournament!
Eastern Region Practice Schedule:
Location: Southside Dojo - 8534 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002
Dates and Times:
Nov 16 2025 - 10-2PM
Dec 14 2025 - 10-2PM
Official MWKF Team Tryout:
Location: Choyokan Kendo Dojo - 3900 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Dates and Times:
December 20 - 21 2025. More Information and Link to Register Here
All who wish to be considered must register, even if unable to attend. Use the absence checkbox and text box to explain your situation for the coaches’ review.
Registration deadline: December 1, 2025
Final selections will be made after tryouts, with notifications sent before year-end. Selected team members are expected to join monthly training in 2026 (exceptions allowed). Youth, Mudansha, and Senior competitors are welcome but not required to attend.
For Youth competitors: this applies only to the AUSKF Nationals Junior Division, not the AUSKF Junior Nationals. Nationals are expected around July 4 in Las Vegas; Junior Nationals typically occur in May.