Passing of Philippe Reymond, Renshi, 5th Dan, of the Swiss Kyudo Federation
Dear National Representatives
It is my sad duty to inform you that Philippe Reymond, renshi 5th dan, founding member of the Swiss Kyudo Federation and Kyudojin of the early days in Europe died last week at the age of 93.
You will find an obituary (in French) on the federation's website:
http://www.kyudo.ch/informationsfr.php
Please feel free to inform your members and old friends of Philippe's.
Kind regards
Gérald Zimmermann
Association Helvétique de Kyudo
Schweizerischer Kyudo Verband
Gérald Zimmermann, Präsident,
Web: www.kyudo.ch
Hiroko Urakami, Hanshi Promoted to 10th Dan!
In a recent facebook posting Earl Hartman sensei pointed out what could be the first female 10th dan in the history of the modern ANKF. On May 1st, 2010, Hiroko Urakami, Hanshi, was promoted to 10th dan. Urakami sensei has taught at American national seminars and here is a very nice picture of her that some American seminar attendees might recognize:
Northern & Southern California Kyudo Godo Geiko Aug. 14, 15 (With Online Registration!)
The third Northern & Southern California Kyudo Godo Geiko (joint training practice) is officially scheduled and now with online registration! On August 14th and 15th (Sat. and Sun) the Northern and Southern California kyudo federations will meet at Foothill College in northern California to practice and share information. Members in good standing of NCKF and SoCal are eligible to attend. And for this particular event, any AKR federation member who happens to be traveling in the San Francisco bay area during that weekend is also invited to register and come.
