Paris Taikai 12/13 th of March

[Louis X]

The site for the Paris Taikai is finally up. :)

http://www.cnkendo-da.com/ParisTaikai2005/ParisTaikai2005.htm

For non-french speakers I'll make a quick translation of the program.

[Hughes]

Excellent idea Louis X!!

For those who cannot wait until Louis traduction release, check http://www.kendo-world.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5371 where I sum it up.

(Louis j'espère que tu ne m'en voudras pas d'envahir ton sujet :wink: on se voit au Taïkaï )

[Louis X]

No problemo. I hadn't seen your earlier post, sorry. :)

You've translated most of it. I can just add that there will be 2 Kendo tournaments. 1 for 3-5 dan and 1 for 6-8 dan.

Unfortunatly, I'll be away during the Taikai (i can't really complain, I'm going to Florida :) ) But I might drop by your dojo one day to try that funny thing called a Naginata ;)

[Hughes]

you are welcome anytime

[Calcifer]

in the morning: shared practice with Kendo and Naginata practitionners one one hand (kihon kiri kaeshi),

What does it mean... shared practice: 1 kendoka practicing with one "naginataka"? I'm 3e Kyu (kendo), can I take part of these practice, or is it better for me to watch at?

[Anjin-san]

Je suis desolee, je ne comprend pas.

Is there anything for people under 3rd dan to fight in? I might come just to watch and take part in the shared practice if allowed for I'm only ikkyu.
merci

[Louis X]

After speaking with officials today at the Paris regional championship I was told that you could book directly through your own federation in Europe.

I'll confirm later but for practice everybody's welcomed.
I don't think there is anything for people under 3rd dan.

[Hughes]

sat' afternoon Kendo shiai are indeed 3rd dan and above.

all grade practicionners can involve in saturday's shared practice and sunday's Ji Geiko