GENERAL
I am not a member of the Canadian Kendo Federation, may I still participate?
Non-Canadians are accepted, but participants must be a member of a federation under the IKF.
I am coming from out of town. Is there a hotel nearby?
Yes. TBD for options
Can I watch the event?
Yes. There will be stairs for spectators. Off limit areas will be clearly marked. Please be respectful to the participants and organizers.
How can I check/update my registration?
An email will be sent on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 to confirm all registrants. If you do not receive the email by Thursday, please contact events@mumonkai.ca.
How can I volunteer as a non-participant?
All Iaido students are strongly encouraged to participate. If an injury prevents you from competing, we would appreciate any help you can give. Please contact events@mumonkai.ca with your availability and preferences.
REGULATIONS
Sword
Only proper iaito and shinken are permitted. The sword should be inspected prior to the match to ensure the mekugi is properly fitted and not loose.
Attire
An Iaido or Kendo gi and hakama shall be worn. The hakama and gi should be the same colour of black, dark blue, or white. Proper name tags are required and should be attached to the left chest. No jewellery is permitted. If you do not have a name tag, we will have a few mailing labels available for temporary use.
The back, front and sides of the gi should not bulge, nor should the back of the neckline stick out. The neckline at the front should meet close to the base of the throat and should not loosen or come apart during practice. T-shirts may not be worn but an under-gi (juban) is permissable. The gi must be long enough to cover the leg at the side of the hakama.
Tabi are only allowed under unusual circumstances and with permission of the Referee Director. The obi usually matches the colour of the hakama. Sageo must be used at all Dan levels of competition.
Physical Ailments
Medical conditions that require extra attire (not mentioned above), or that the kata be modified (i.e. standing rather than seiza) must be presented for review at morning registration.