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.

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​He trained regularly at both Curtin Budokan and Budokan Academy until late 2005 when he relocated to Canberra.​

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Official Positions

​2019-present     Management Committee - ACT Kendo Renmei

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2015-present      Jodo Board secretary - Australian Kendo Renmei

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2007                    Founding Member - Kuroyama Budokai

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​​Competitions

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

  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