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Instructor Profile - Brendan KEE
Kendo Godan [2019] - Australian Kendo Renmei
Iaido Godan [2018] - All Japan Kendo Renmei
Jodo Godan [2017] - Australian Kendo Renmei
Kyudo Sandan [2016] - Australian Kyudo Federation
Iaido & Jodo History
Brendan commenced Iaido training in early 2003 in West Australia under the guidance of Ramon Lawrence and Jason Flockton, and Jodo training at the same time under Russell Lawrence as part of Curtin Budokan.
He trained regularly at both Curtin Budokan and Budokan Academy until late 2005 when he relocated to Canberra.
He has held the following official positions relating to Iaido/Jodo in Australia:
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2019-present Management Committee - ACT Kendo Renmei
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2015-2018 Jodo Board Secretary - Australian Kendo Renmei
He has attended Australian Kendo Renmei Iaido and Jodo Seminars and has the following national championships results:
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2019 Jodo Championships (Hobart) - 5th Dan individual kata - 1st place
- Dan pairs kata - 1st place
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2018 Jodo Championships (Sydney) - 5th Dan individual kata - 1st place
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2017 Jodo Championships (Melbourne) - 3rd Dan / 4th Dan individual kata - 2nd place
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2016 Jodo Championships (Perth) - 3rd Dan / 4th Dan individual kata - 1st place
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2015 Jodo Championships (Canberra) - Dan pairs kata - 1st place
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2015 Iaido Championships (Canberra) - 3rd Dan / 4th Dan individual kata - 1st place
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2014 Jodo Championships (Brisbane) - 3rd Dan / 4th Dan individual kata - 1st place
- Dan pairs kata - 1st place
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2013 Jodo Championships (Hobart) - Dan pairs kata - 1st place
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2012 Jodo Championships (Sydney) - 3rd Dan / 4th Dan individual kata - 1st place
- Dan pairs kata - 1st place
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2012 Iaido Championships (Sydney) - 2nd place 3rd Dan individual kata - 2nd place
Kendo History
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Kyudo History
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