Pori Summer Camp 2025

Suomeksi: https://daikumakenkai.fi/?page_id=49

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:

  1. Full name?
  2. Adult/junior? (age optional)
  3. Participation in kendo or sports chanbara exercises?
  4. Your level or grade?
  5. Your club?
  6. Dojo accommodation needed? If yes, which days?
  7. 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

Booking.com

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.

Warmly welcome!