Mackay Kendo Club - Goshu Shobukan

共に稽古し、共に学び、共に歩む
Tomoni keiko shi, tomoni manabi, tomoni ayumu

Train together, learn together, and walk the path together.

🥋 Mackay Kendo Club – Grading Day 🥋

What a fantastic day for Mackay Kendo Club! 🇯🇵🥋

Today our students stepped onto the floor for their Kendo grading, putting into practice the skills, discipline and knowledge they have been developing through their training.
There were plenty of nervous faces at the start, but those nerves quickly turned into concentration, determination and some excellent Kendo. Every student gave their best effort and showed great improvement from where they started.

🎉 Congratulations to all our students!

We are extremely proud to announce that all of our students achieved great results in their grading! 👏👏

Each grade represents more than just passing an examination. It represents the hours spent learning Reiho, Ashisabaki, Kamae, Suburi, Kihon, footwork, strikes, Kirikaeshi and Kendo etiquette, as well as the confidence to step forward and perform in front of an examination panel.
A special congratulations to everyone who faced the challenge today — you should all be very proud of yourselves!

🙇‍♂️ A big thank you
We would also like to thank our grading panel, instructors, senior students, motodachi, families and supporters who helped make the day possible.

Grading days are not just about the students being examined. They are the result of everyone working together to support the development of our Local Kendo community.
It was wonderful to see the students supporting and encouraging each other throughout the day. That is what makes a club strong.

🥋 But the journey continues...
For those who graded today, congratulations on reaching your new grade — but remember, this is another step in your Kendo journey, not the destination.
There is always more to learn, more to practice and more opportunities to improve.

Keep training. Keep learning. Keep challenging yourself.

"Every journey begins with a single step"

From everyone at Mackay Kendo Club — congratulations! 🎉🥋

Ganbatte!

Kendo Club Grading today
Grading will be taking place from 1pm today at the Andergrove Community Hall on Celeba Drive Andergrove. Students remember that we will commence grading at 1pm today.
Pleaee remember to check your equipment before the grading and see you at the register desk to have it checked.

A MESSAGE FROM MACKAY KENDO CLUB TO OUR STUDENTS

REMEMBER,

Kendo can be challenging.

There will be nights when your feet don't seem to work.

There will be times when your shinai feels awkward.

There will be techniques that take months to understand.

There will be days when you are tired.

There will also be moments when something suddenly clicks.

That is part of kendo.

Don't compare your progress with somebody else's.

Your journey is your own.

Come to training.

Work hard.

Listen.

Practice.

Respect others.

Keep learning.

And most importantly:

KEEP GOING.

This is Kendo, the way of the sword

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THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSONS FOR A BEGINNER

Remember these ten things:

1. Respect your instructor.
2. Respect your training partners.
3. Listen before trying.
4. Don't worry about making mistakes.
5. Practise the basics.
6. Don't rush into armour.
7. Look after your shinai.
8. Train consistently.
9. Keep yourself and your equipment clean.
10. Enjoy the journey.

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🥋 KENDO GRADING REMINDER – REGISTRATION DEADLINE

A reminder to all students intending to participate in the upcoming Mackay Kendo Club Kyu Grading:

📅 Grading Date: Saturday 5th September 2026
⏰ Registration Deadline: Friday, 21 August 2026

All grading registration paperwork and payment must be received by Sensei no later than Friday 21 August 2026.

Please make sure you:

✅ Have paid your QKR membership for 26/27
✅ Complete your grading registration paperwork
✅ Submit the completed paperwork and grading fee payment to Sensei before the deadline
✅ Do as much training as you can prior the grading day

No late registrations will be accepted, as the paperwork and grading arrangements need to be finalised with the QKR Renmei ahead of the grading day.

If you are unsure whether you are ready or eligible to grade, please speak with Sensei before the deadline.

🥋 Don't leave it until the last minute – get your paperwork and payment in by 21 August!

Good luck to everyone preparing for their kyu grading! 💪🥋

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📢 Kendo Membership Renewals Are Now Due for 2026/27! 🥋

A reminder to all members that annual QKR Kendo memberships are now due for renewal for the new membership year.

Maintaining your membership is essential to:

🥋 Participate in regular training.
⚔️ Be eligible to take part in kendo gradings.
🤝 Remain covered under the association's membership requirements and enjoy the benefits of being part of the kendo community.

If you haven't renewed yet, please do so as soon as possible to ensure there are no interruptions to your training or eligibility for upcoming events.

If you have any questions about the renewal process or need assistance, please speak to Sensei or one of our Snr Instructors or one of the QKR committee members—we're all happy to help.

Thank you for your continued support of our dojo. We look forward to another fantastic year of training, learning, and growing together.

See you on the dojo floor! 💙⚔️

FULL Membership covers from July to June the next year

Mackay Kendo Club - Kyu Grading Announcement

Mackay Kendo Club will be holding a Kyu Grading on Saturday, 5th September 2026. Commencing at 1.00pm

This grading is an opportunity for our members to demonstrate the progress they've made through their training and take the next step in their kendo journey.

We would also like to warmly invite other eligible QKR kendo students from other dojos who would wish to participate in this grading with us.
Family, Friends and Visitors are most welcome to attend

📆Date: Saturday , 5th September 2026
⏱️ TIme: 1:00pm (Please arrive by 12.30pm for Registration and warm-up)
📍 Venue: Mackay Kendo Club,
Andergrove Community Hall
78 Celeber Drive, Mackay Qld 4740

If you are planning to grade with us from another dojo, please inquire with your sensei beforehand for approval, then contact us so we can confirm your attendance, student numbers and complete the necessary grading arrangements.

We wish all candidates every success in their grading. Continue to train hard, stay focused, develop good spirit and respect for your fellow kendoka.

Onegaishimasu, Ki o tsukete ganbatte kudasai 🙇

Rei ni hajimari, rei ni owaru - Kendo begins with respect and ends with respect