Dear Kendoka,

We are happy to announce the International Kendo Camp for Youths (age 18-28) in Budapest with the following details.

AIM OF EVENT
– Systematically learn traditional practice methods of Kendo
– To learn the basic knowledge to deeply understand the cultural nature of Kendo and Budo.
– Experience the joy of international exchange through kendo

PARTICIPATION
The program is for youth Kendokas with
– at leas 3 years of practice
– with a minimum of 1.Dan
– who is a National Team member or planning to be one.
– Two candidate/nation
   (the candidate limit per nation is based on case by case, HKF has a right to select the final candidates!)
– between the ages of 18-28
– who has referral from his/her previously attended Kendo friend or the president of the Dojo. (Please send the referral(s) to < info (at) hungarykendocup.hu > before due date!)
– Knowledge of Kendo kata is essential
– sufficient English knowledge is important
– For the Saturday HKC Team Competition, you can put your Team together during camp time!

The Hungarian Kendo Federation offering a grant for selected Kendokas whose going to receive a free accommodation during the event. This announcement will be made within 2 days after the deadline!

Submitting the registration by 30th. June (Thursday)

TEACHERS:
AKIRA IJIMA Sensei Hachi dan, Kyoshi (International Budo University)
MAMORU TANAKA Sensei Nana dan, Kyoshi (International Budo University)
ATSUSHI ISOYAMA Sensei Assistant teacher (interpreter- Austrian Kendo Association)
ABE TETSUSHI Sensei Assistant teacher (Hungarian Kendo Federation)

PROGRAM*:

Monday 07.18
14:00-18:00 Arrival
20:00-21:00 Orientation

Tuesday 07.19
07:00-07:20 Gathering for breakfast at the domritory’s lobby
07:30-08:30 Breakfast
09:00-10:30 Budo lecture
10:45-12:00 Kendo kata
12:30-13:30 Lunch
15:00-17:30 Kendo keiko
18:30-19:30 Dinner
20:00-21:00 Orientation

Wednesday 07.20
07:30-08:30 Breakfast
09:00-10:30 Budo lecture
10:45-12:00 Kendo kata
12:30-13:30 Lunch
15:00-17:30 Kendo keiko
18:30-19:30 Dinner
20:00-21:00 Orientation 

Thursday 07.21
07:30-08:30 Breakfast
09:00-10:15 Budo lecture
10:45-12:15 Kendo kata competition
12:30-13:30 Lunch
15:00-18:00 Kendo keiko
19:00-23:00 Lunch & sayonara party

Friday 07.22
08:30-09:30 Breakfast
Departure home or stay for Hungary Kendo Cup (HKC) & Exam

17:00 – 20:00  HKC Kendo keiko & Ji geiko

ATTENTION* We do reserve the right to change the program!

If you want to stay for the Hungary Kendo Cup or you wish to have a Dan examination, you have to REGISTER in an other site, including your accommodation, meals, etc.
< http://hungarykendocup.hu/en/registration/ >

Venue – Accommodation & Sport arena
The completely renovated and modernized Budapest National Civil Service University or formerly known as Ludovika is located in the Orczy Garden in the district 8th.district. The open campus is a real gem of Pest and an upscale location for the camp.

Accommodation:
Law enforcement educational building and residence hall
Address: Budapest 1089, Diószegi Sámuel utca 38-42
Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/7Axm9Fq1sEpvJE4E8

Meal and Welcome party
Meals starting with a breakfast on 19.07. Tuesday end with a breakfast on 22.07. Friday. Sayonara Party 21.07. Thursday also at the Ludovika Campus “menza” right beside the dormitory with smorgasbord serving style, with all you can drink beer + wine + soft drinks.

Ludovika Sport Arena
National Civil Service University Ludovika Arena
Budapest, Diószegi Sámuel utca 25, 1089
Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/Wm4Fte5gRFFNTGTY6

FEES
€ 120/person
Accommodation is free of charge for selected Kendokas for 4 nights and the Sayonara party. If the applicant will not be selected then it still possible to attend and she/he has to communicate directly with HKF through info[at]hungarykendocup.hu
– Meals starting with a breakfast on 19.07 end with a breakfast on 22.07.
– Seminar fee
– Lecture fee

Payment must arrive before 18.07.

Examination of 1-4th. Dan
Homepage address: https://hungarykendocup.hu/en/exam/
24.07.2022. 10:00 door opens at 9:00 am

For HKF exam please DO NOT transfer the Examination fee, you can only pay cash for at the registration desk!
To apply you need to fill up the REGISTRATION form <http://hungarykendocup.hu/en/registration/> and ask your countries General Secretary or President to enter your name in the “EKF Members page” <https://admin.ekf-eu.com/> Exam system.

Please note that in our new regulation the examination starts with NIHON KENDO KATA!

Bank details:
Name of account: MKSZ
Hungarian Kendo Federation (MKSZ) Address: 1073 Budapest, Dob u. 80. I.12.
Bank Address: Magnet Bank, 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 98.
Account number €: 16200216-17082408
IBAN Code: HU25 1620 0216 1708 2408 0000 0000
BIC/Swift: HBWEHUHB
PLEASE write a note: IKCY-U28+your name+name of Citiy+name of dojo

Pandemic situation in Hungary:
Travel to Hungary is once again unrestricted!
The lifting of epidemiological entry restrictions means that, from Monday the 7th of March 2022, travellers can enter Hungary without the need for vaccination or immunity certificates, or any kind of test or quarantine obligation. Simultaneously, the lifting of the special rules of access for certain services and events means that vaccination certificates are no longer required for entry to indoor congresses or conferences, accommodation establishments, spas, sporting or cultural events, music and dance festivals, or outdoor events of any kind. The wearing of masks in public spaces is no longer mandatory, although some venues may still recommend their use.

Please take your time and visit on of these official web sites for detailed information:
Information on Hungarian entry:
https://reopen.europa.eu/en
https://eurohealthobservatory.who.int/monitors/hsrm/hsrm-countries/hsrm/hungary

Thank you for your attention, should you have any queries please write us at < info (at) hungarykendocup.hu >

Hope to see in Budapest!