News
9 December 2014:
There are pics uploaded from the seminar with Dolphin sensei, 6 dan kyoshi, at Bosön on 6-7 December!
25 November 2014:
There are pics uploaded from the Swedish Cup in Uppsala on 22 November!
14 November 2014:
Don't forget the kyu examination and the first installment of the Swedish Cup on Saturday 22 November in Uppsala.
18 October 2014:
Congratulations to Monica Lundström, Uwe Klosa and Per Ybo, who defended the team bronze medal in the Swedish National Championships after a thrilling final, where the three top teams all scored 13 points.
3 October 2014:
Now you can register for the annual autumn seminar with Ray Dolphin sensei, 6 dan kyoshi, at Bosön on 6-7 December. You can find more information and the registration form by clicking the images below.
20 September 2014:
Congratulations to Zheya Sheng who passed her 3 kyu exam in Stockholm!
18 September 2014:
There are pics uploaded from the World Cup in Paris and from the demonstration on Kulturnatten!
18 September 2014:
Kyu examination and stage 3 of the Swedish Cup on Saturday 20 September in Gubbängshallen in Stockholm.
9 September 2014:
The next beginners class starts Wednesday 24 September 7.00 PM in Flogstaskolan.
9 September 2014:
The club will have a demonstration during the Kulturnatten event on Saturday 13 september 11AM-3PM in the Botanical Gardens.
4 August 2014:
The autumn term starts in Johannesbäck on Friday 22 August 6.30 PM!
4 August 2014:
The next beginners class starts Wednesday 3 September 7.00 PM in Flogstaskolan.
4 August 2014:
New term — expanded practice schedule!
This term we expand the practice schedule from two to three days a week! On Fridays we practice at Johannesbäck 6.30 PM – 9.30 PM as usual, Tuseday night pratice in Flogsta is moved to Wednesdays 7.00 PM – 9.30 PM, and then we also have the opportunity to practice on Sundays 7.00 PM – 9.00 PM in Svettishuset by Svandammen! (Sunday practice will be announced separately, like with the summer practice.)
4 August 2014:
Seminar in Copenhagen 27-28 September with Liam O'Brien 7 dan kyoshi. Click the image for more information.
20 July 2014:
The Swedish national team made it to the quarter-finals in the World Cup in Paris, where they were paired against the huge favourites Japan. Sweden gave the Japanese an unexpectedly hard time, however, and forced three tie-breaks before the Japanese could claim the victory with 13-11.
Well fought!
13 July 2014:
Congratulations to our new dan grade holders - Jörgen Falk 1 dan, Uwe Klosa 2 dan and Ingemar Karlsson 3 dan!
16 June 2014:
There are pics uploaded from the demonstration!
5 June 2014:
The club will have a demonstration in the Botanical gardens on Sunday 15 June 12am-4pm in connection with the Japanese Family Day event. Come watch, and bring your family and friends!
5 June 2014:
Remember to join the final practice of the spring term on Friday 6 June! We will practice at Johannesbäck 3pm-6pm and then we will invade some local park for a picnic. Bring your own food and drink!
4 June 2014:
Summer practice starts on Tuesday 10 June! We will practice at Johannesbäck the usual hours. If the weather is agreeable, we will shoot in Gränbyparken or at Ekebyboda. Apply by mail to get text messages about where and when there will be practice.
27 May 2014:
There are pics uploaded from the seminar with Dolphin sensei!
22 May 2014:
The official poster for the World Championships in Paris has been released:
17 May 2014:
Congratulations to our new kyu grade holders: Inger Fredriksson, Kari Jansson and Svante Ramstedt 3 kyu, and Klas Jönsson 2 kyu. The second event of the Swedish Cup 2014 was held simultaneously, with the usual suspects from Seikyukai taking home the medals.
22 April 2014:
Remember to join practice today, and take part in a genuine Japanese tea ceremony!
14 April 2014:
On Good Friday, we have our traditional extra long practice between 11am and 3pm. Bring something to eat during the break. Everybody welcome!
24 March 2014:
It is time to register for the annual spring seminar with Ray Dolphin sensei, 6 dan kyoshi, in Uppsala on 24-25 May. You can find more information and the registration form by clicking the images below.
22 March 2014:
The AGM of the Swedish Kendo Federation 2014 is also over. Knut Högvall got a renewed mandate to serve as the national kyudo representative for the coming year.
7 March 2014:
The AGM 2014 is over. The board members whose positions were up for re-election were all given the mandate for another two years—Knut Högvall as chairman, and Monica Lundström and Johan Andersson as board members. (The other members are Emma Angberg and Jörgen Falk.)
1 March 2014:
This year's first national kyu examination and the first ever Swedish Cup are over! Congratulations to our new kyu grade holders Anke Johannmeyer and Elisabeth Jansson 3 kyu, Philip Mattsson 2 kyu, and Johan Andersson 1 kyu! All the medals were taken by Seikyukai, however. Better luck next time!
16 February 2014:
The next beginners class begins Friday 21 March. More info here.
14 February 2014:
The first national kyu grade examination of 2014 is approaching! As last time, we will be in Uppsala. This time, we will also inaugurate the Swedish Cup in kyudo! Click the image below for more information. The competition rules for the Swedish Cup can be found here.
11 February 2014:
Now Monica also got her certificate. Congratulations for nidan!
10 February 2014:
The spiritual side of kyudo also needs sustenance. Therefore, the club is hosting a couple of events during the next couple of weeks with invited guest instructors/speakers:
First, Cecilia Waldenström, a zen buddhist nun and leader of a zen dojo here in Uppsala, will visit us on Friday 21 February to talk about zen and meditation.
Then, on Tuesday 4 March, we will be treated to a genuine Japanese tea ceremony (chanoyu) by Takako Westlind.
Everybody is welcome, including visitors from other clubs!
9 February 2014:
The AGM is held Friday 7 March in the dojo. A formal invitation will be sent out by mail shortly.
7 February 2014:
All things come to those who wait. Uwe and Anna have finally received their certificates from the examination in Lilleshall. (Monica will also get hers.)
21 january 2014:
The spring seminar with Dolphin sensei 6 dan kyoshi will take place during the weekend 24-25 May in Uppsala. The official invitations will be sent out sometime in March, but mark the date in your calendars now!
9 January 2014:
The next beginners class begins Tuesday 21 January. More info here.
7 January 2014:
A fresh new year, with fresh, new challenges! Today is the first day of practice of the spring term, in Flogstaskolan at 6.30 PM! Come each and all!