
Kensei Iaido Seishin
Iaido seminar in the heart of Europe

6th dan level senseis
High quality intensive keiko thanks to high ranked senseis from Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany,
and Slovenia.
Exams up to 3rd dan.

1st – 3rd December, 2023
Registration till November 20th, 2023
Payments till November 22nd, 2023
Location: Basic school „Modrá škola“
Kupeckého 576/17, 149 00 Praha 11
Book your calendar (ics file)

Beautiful Christmas Prague
Come train with us in beautiful Christmas themed Prague, and enjoy special time of the year in magical atmosphere.
About the seminar
Kensei iaido Seishin is for all iaido trainees with basic knowledge of Seitei Iai and are members of ČFK or national organizations within EKF.
Seminar focuses mainly for preparation for grading.
Information for attandees
- Attendees must wear japanese training clothing – keikogi and hakama, beginners can attend in appropriate sports clothing covering whole legs and arms.
- Only traditionaly made japanese nihonto or practice sword iaito is allowed, beginners are allowed to use bokuto (bokken).
- Sword has to be undamaged. It is not allowed to practice with imiation swords or decorative swords.
- Organizer reserves the right to deny entry to people with inappropriate clothing, equipment or with behavior violating etiquete or safety rules for iaido practice.
Program
December 1st (Friday)
- 19:00 – 21:00 – Welcome keiko – own practice under teachers‘ supervision
December 2nd (Saturday)
Whole Saturday there will be special iaido training focused on women lead by Adriana Nagyová.
- 10:00 – Seiretsu
- 10:15 – 11:30 – Morning iaido keiko
- 11:30 – 11:45 – 15 min break
- 11:45 – 13:00 – Morning iaido keiko
- 13:00 – 14:30 – Lunch
- 14:30 – 16:30 – Afternoon iaido keiko
- 16:30 – 17:00 – 30 min break
- 17:00 – 18:00 (18:30) – Evening Keiko
- 20:00 – Sayonara party (need to register)
December 3rd (Sunday)
- 09:30 – Seiretsu
- 09:35 – 12:00 – Morning iaido keiko
- 12:00 – 12:30 – 30 min break
- 12:30 – 14:00 – preparation for exams
- 14:30 – Exams from 1st kyu up to 3rd dan
Senseis

Tomáš Kyncl
iaido, renshi, 6th dan
(Muso Shinden Ryu)
kendo, 5th dan

Marián Bartko
iaido, 6th dan
(Tamiya Ryu)
jodo, 5th dan

Adriana Nagyová
iaido, 5th dan
(Tamiya Ryu)
jodo, 5th dan

Robert Völkmann
iaido, 6th dan
(Muso Shinden Ryu)
jodo, renshi, 6th dan

Eli Allouche
iaido, 6th dan
(Muso Shinden Ryu)
kendo, 5th dan
Location
ZŠ Modrá škola
Kupeckého 576/17
149 00 Praha-Praha 11
Czech Republic
Enrance to the gym is 200 m walking distance from underground „C line“ (red) terminal Station „Háje“.
Bus stop: Modrá škola
Parking is possible around the school but it is easier to park at the hotel and travel to the venue by public transport.


Exams
Exams are held only for ČKF and EKF federations members with valid membership card, and paid membership for actual year. Each applicant must have valid medical exam (follow the national federations rules).
List of ČKF members can be found at https://www.czech-kendo.cz/uni/.
Requirements for granting technical grades
- kyu examinations requirements are stated in Examinations rules document of ČFK
- dan examination requirements are stated in EKF Rules for Dan Grading Examinations and Shogo
Registration to exams
Czech participants ask their representatives to register them via ČFK database.
International participants ask their representatives to register them via EKF database.

Price and fees
Seminar fee and exam entry fee needs to be paid till November 22nd, 2023.
International participants could choose if to pay via bank account upfront or in cash EUR or CZK on site.
- Bank: Raiffeisenbank a.s., Hvězdova 1716/2b, 14078 Praha 4, Czech Republic
- Recipient: o.s. KENSEI, Herkova 815/13, 14900 Praha 4 – Háje, Czech Republic
Czech participants pay via bank account:
- Account Number: 5235494001/5500
Bank account for International payments (if you choose via transfer):
- IBAN: CZ3955000000005235494001
Seminar fee: 40 EUR (1 000 CZK)
Please, add note for the recipient: KENSEI IAIDO SEISHIN 2023
Exam Fees
Please, use the same bank account as for the seminar fee, i.e. on account of Kensei dojo (o.s. KENSEI).
Payment is made for the full amount. In case of exam failure, ČFK registration fee will be returned to the applicant.
grade | registration [ČFK / EKF] | application [recommended price for club] | Total | note |
5th kyu | 6 EUR (150 CZK) | 4 EUR (100 CZK) | 10 EUR (250 CZK) | ČFK rules |
4th kyu | 8 EUR (200 CZK) | 6 EUR (150 CZK) | 14 EUR (350 CZK) | ČFK rules |
3rd kyu | 8 EUR (200 CZK) | 6 EUR (150 CZK) | 14 EUR (350 CZK) | ČFK rules |
2nd kyu | 10 EUR (250 CZK) | 8 EUR (200 CZK) | 18 EUR (450 CZK) | ČFK rules |
1st kyu | 12 EUR (300 CZK) | 8 EUR (200 CZK) | 20 EUR (500 CZK) | ČFK rules |
1st dan | 20 EUR (500 CZK) | 16 EUR (400 CZK) | 36 EUR (900 CZK) | EKF rules |
2nd dan | 30 EUR (750 CZK) | 20 EUR (500 CZK) | 50 EUR (1 250 CZK) | EKF rules |
3rd dan | 50 EUR (1 250 CZK) | 32 EUR (800 CZK) | 82 EUR (2 050 CZK) | EKF rules |

Accomodation tips
Hotel Fontána (close to venue)
Best Western Hotel Moran (close to city center)
Hotel Chodov (close to venue)
Sivek Hotels | Selský dvůr (closer to venue)
Hotel Wolf (closer to venue)
Expat House (closer to venue)
Pension Berta (closer to venue)
or search Booking.com
Food tips
Groceries shopping
Restaurants
Sayonara party
For sayonara party we will select restaurant based on number of registrations.
Usual place is Jihoměstský pivovar (brewery)
