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:

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.