Queensland Kendo Renmei – QLD Team Squad Training

The QLD Coaching Team will be holding a QLD Kendo Team Squad Training in preperation for the 48th Australian Kendo Chapmpionships 2026.

All member in bogu are wellcome to attend and try out for the team and/or support the team.

Location: Somerville House Aquatic Centre, 4 Stephens Rd South Brisbane. (1 min walk from Southbank Train Station). Parking available under centre.

Time: 13:00-16:00pm Please arrive 12:30pm

Cost: Free

Requirements: You must be a QKR financial member (non-member guests will need prior approval from the QKR management Committee), and you must agree to the rules below.

Rules:

1. Treat each other with respect, care, kindness and politeness. Unnecessary aggression will not be tolerated.
2. Everyone’s safety is of upmost importance – both psychological safety and wellbeing, and physical safety – please look after everyone’s safety at all times, and also manage your own physical limitations and any medical conditions you may have.
3. Follow directions of the Coaching Team and speak to them if you have any concerns or special needs.
4. Call out and report any behaviours (to the QKR) that are not in line with the AKR Policies: Code of Conduct; Member Protection; Child safety; Improper use of drugs and medicine.
5. Step out to rest at any time – manage your own fatigue.
6. Check your equipment before keiko starts.
7. Everyone is welcome regardless of age and grading, but you must be in bogu. If you are a beginner announce this at bow-in time.
8. Respect everyone’s style of kendo.
9. This is a friendly keiko – please retain the friendly atmosphere during the keiko, however please give the training your full energy and committment. Support and encourage eachother througoutthe training. Build a strong supportive QLD Team!!