XIV National Kyudo Seminar in CDMX
February 22nd and 23rd, 2025
With the purpose of promoting the teaching of kyudo in Mexico and strengthen the bonds of friendship between kyudoka. The Mexican Kyudo Federation has the honor to invite all national and international dojos and kyudoka to the Annual Kyudo Seminar in Mexico with the presence of sensei Aaron Blackwell (7 Dan Kyoshi), Reiko Blackwell (5 Dan Renshi), and as special guests Maureen Reed sensei (5 Dan Renshi) and Taira Takahash sensei (6 Dan Kyoshi) to conmemorate the XIV edition.
Details
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Open to all kyudoka who can shoot kinteki (28m.) of all associations and beginner students are welcome.
To have equipment in conditions that guarantee their safety and that of the other participants.
Read and Respect the Guidelines and Etiquette inside the dojo.
Objective: The objective of the seminar is to promote and develop Kyudo as part of the traditional Japanese culture (Budo).
Sponsor: Mexican Kyudo Federation (FMKY)
Categories: All levels and grades are welcome. For beginners it is necessary to know how to enter 5-person taihai and can safely shoot 28m.
Eligibility: Open to members of IKYF affiliated organizations and members of non-affiliated organizations recognized by IKYF.
Venue: National Center for Sports Talent Development and High Performance.
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Hours: 8:00am-6:00pm.
Address: Eje 3 Sur (Añil) 550, Granjas Mexico, Iztacalco, 08400 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico.
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Registration
November 15, 2024 until deadline: February 1, 2025.
Fill the registration form: https://forms.gle/YsvTyj9Urxrvr5VK7
*Mexicans send a compile of participants vouchers for each dojo to the Treasurer Jorge Morentin together with an Excel file (not individual).
**Only foreigners can pay with Pay Pal fmkyudo@gmail.com
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Cancellations will only be accepted if the organizing committee is informed before February 10, 2025. In case of cancellation after this date, there will be no refund, regardless of the reason for cancellation.
Cost: $2,000 mxn Affiliates of the FMKY Federation (Lunch included)
$2,500 mxn / $110 USD Not affiliated to FMKY (Lunch included)
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Any questions that are not covered in the call please send an email to fmkyudo@gmail.com with message title “Seminar 14 Inquiry”.
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Options for accommodation and transport
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Mexico City is a wonderful but massive city with traffic problems, that is why we recommend to stay in hotels or Airbnbs in the suggested area (map below) and to use Uber or Lyft as transport. The Airport is 15-19 mins away from the Venue.
We strongly suggest to plan ahead. Google maps or any GPS are a good option to estimate time arrivals.
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Extra Activities
Activities are being organized before and after the event to offer our international friends and colleagues a broader view of CDMX. More information coming soon.
Visits and sightseeing:
National Museum of Anthropology and History
Xochimilco Trajineras
Coyoacan Market and Downtown Coyoacan
Cantina La Ópera
Tacuba Café
Zocalo / Cathedral
Templo Mayor
Garibaldi
Mezcal Museum
Chapultepec Castle
Pyramids of Teotihuacan / Zendo