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Queensland Kendo Renmei and Australian Kendo Renmei – Women’s Iaido – Jodo Seminar
QKR/AKR Women’s Iaido – Jodo Seminar, 7-10 June 2025, Gold Coast – Brisbane.
Date: 7 June to 10 June 2025.
Registration Link: Queensland Kendo Renmei – Women’s Iaido and Jodo Seminar
- June 7 and 8 are designated Women only and will held at the Tallebudgera Sports Centre 1525 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach QLD 4221.
- June 9 and 10 will be held in Brisbane at the following locations and is open to all members.
- June 9 The Newmarket Hall 0900- 15:30 Address 212 Ashgrove Ave, Ashgrove. 4060
- June 10 Paddington Hall 0900 – 15:30 Address 10 Moreton Street. Paddington. 4064
The Iaido and Jodo Boards are pleased to announce the support of two exceptional female instructors for the Queensland Kendo Renmei Women’s Seminar:
Takizawa Tomomi Sensei, Kyoshi 7 Dan Iaido
Takizawa Sensei began her Iaido journey in 2000 under the guidance of Ishidō Sensei. Promoted to 7 Dan in 2021, she received the Kyoshi title in 2023. Takizawa Sensei has had significant success in multiple tournaments across Japan.
Kozuka Risa Sensei, Renshi 7 Dan Jodo, Renshi 7 Dan Iaido
Kozuka Sensei began Jodo in 2004 under Murakami Sensei and is one of the most accomplished women in the discipline. In 2007, she received an Excellence Award at the All Japan Jōdō Championships in the 3 Dan category. A few weeks after earning her 7 Dan, she secured 2nd place at the 2024 All Japan Jōdō Championships. Kozuka Sensei has also been an active Iaido practitioner since 2001 and represented Miyagi Prefecture at the 2023 All Japan Iaido Championships.
This event is made possible through funding secured through the Queensland Government’s Active Women and Girls Sports Grants Program
The Queensland Government’s new Active Women and Girls program aims to increase female participation across all areas of sports and recreation – from coaching and volunteering, to umpiring and team management, to inspire the next generation of female athletes and secure the sporting future of women and girls across Queensland.
