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Pori summer camp June 12-15, 2025
The traditional Pori Summer Camp is being held for the 34rd time!
The camp is open to all kendo practitioners. Training is open to people of all levels, including those without a bogu. Come and pick up training tips for the rest of the year with you!
After the seminar gradings will be organised from 6 – 1 Kyu and 1 – 5 Dan.
Senseis
Claude PRUVOST, 7 Dan kyoshi
Markus FREY, 7 Dan kyoshi
Mikko SALONEN, 7 Dan kyoshi
Kari RUUHILAHTI, 7 Dan kyoshi
Markus LYYRTÖ, 7 Dan renshi
Sakari JOKINEN, 7 Dan renshi
and Finnish 6 Dan senseis
Program
(The program is preliminary, changes are possible.)
Registration
Register for the camp by 11.6.2025.
Option A (preferable method)
Register/sign-in on Suomisport and check that your information is up-to-date. Also be sure that the license and insurance matters are in order.
Option B (for foreign/”non-FKA” participants. If suitable, please use option A.)
Register by email: info@daikumakenkai.fi and please provide us with at least the following information:
- Full name?
- Adult/junior? (age optional)
- Participation in kendo or sports chanbara exercises?
- Your level or grade?
- Your club?
- Dojo accommodation needed? If yes, which days?
- Participation in grading examinations?
Grading examinations
Kyu and dan grading examinations will be organized at the camp. (6 – 1 Kyu and 1 – 5 Dan)
Finnish / FKA members
Register for the grading examinations in Suomisport by 8.6.2025:
Foreign
Information for dan examination participants who are not members of the Finnish Kendo Association.
Registration for dan-gradings have to be made through your own federation in the European Kendo Federation register. The registration is binding. You can pay the exam application fee through bank transfer with the following information:
Recipient: Finnish Kendo Association
IBAN: FI59 8000 1670 2595 80
BIC: DABAFIHHM
Message: ”[N].dan grading 15.6.2025, application fee, [Name]”
The fees are standard European Kendo Federation prices.
For application: 1 Dan € 15,00; 2 Dan € 20,00; 3 Dan € 30,00; 4 Dan € 50,00; 5 Dan € 70,00.
In case of successful examination, registration fee: 1 Dan € 20,00; 2 Dan € 30,00; 3 Dan € 50,00; 4 Dan € 70,00; 5 Dan € 100,00.
For information on data processing of the European Kendo Federation, please visit: https://www.ekf-eu.com/documents/EKF_GDPR.pdf
Location
Porin Urheilutalo, Kuninkaanhaanaukio 12, Pori
Entrance to Porin Urheilutalo (Pori Sports Hall) from the lower door on the north side. (Not through the main entrance.)
Camp fees
Whole camp (Thu-Sun): 80 €
One day only (Fri, Sat or Sun): 35 €
Junior’s guardian (Thu-Sun): 15 € (only if accomodation at PoriDojo)
Participation in the camp is paid during registration on Suomisport. Dojo accommodation at PoriDojo is included in the camp fee. Meals are at your own expense and are paid for on site.
For foreign visitors: If you can’t use Suomisport for registration/payments, camp fee is to be paid to the camp office on arrival at the Porin Urheilutalo (Sports Hall). The preferred method of payment is with debit/credit card or Mobilepay/Vipps but cash is also accepted.
Accommodation
Poridojo, Satakunnankatu 32, 28130 Pori
The camp fees include the possibility of dojo accommodation at Poridojo. There is a fridge and microwave, as well as kettles and coffee makers. Men’s sauna and women’s sauna are available. Be sure to bring your own bedding (e.g. sleeping bag and mattress).
Hotels
airbnb
In addition to the hotels, there are about a hundred airbnb accommodations in Pori, about half of which are close to the town center.
Note! There are a lot of other events in Pori area for the camp weekend, so make sure to book your stay in time!
Dining
Pori kendo club does not organize any camp meals and they are not included in the camp fees. However, there are lunch places near the camp site. On Friday and Saturday evenings you can barbeque your own food and snacks at Poridojo and Yyteri.
Active afternoon in Yyteri
On Saturday there will be an active afternoon in Yyteri! In addition to guided sports and step training, it is possible to explore the diverse sports and outdoor opportunities in the dune area on your own.
More information
More information can be asked directly by e-mail: info@daikumakenkai.fi
or on Facebook on the camp event page.