We warmly invite you to Kraków for a special seminar led by Sensei Ulf Rott (6th dan) one of the most experienced Katori Shintō-ryū teachers in Europe.
Schedule
Friday, 24.10.2025 – ul. Smoleńsk 7
19:15 – 21:00 → Training from 1st dan
Saturday, 25.10.2025 – ul. Piastowska 26
09:45 → On-site registration
10:00 – 12:00 → Training
12:00 – 13:00 → Training from 3rd dan
15:00 – 16:00 → Training from 2nd dan
16:00 – 18:00 → Training
18:00 – 19:30 → Exams
20:30 – 01:00 → Dinner (Hala Maki, ul. Karola Bunscha 19)
Sunday, 26.10.2025 – ul. Piastowska 26
09:00 – 10:00 → Training from 1st dan
10:00 – 13:00 → Training
13:00 → Closing
Schedule subject to change.
Program
- Kenjutsu, bojutsu, naginatajutsu, iaijutsu, etc.
- Kyu and dan exams
Place
Friday
Szkoła Podstawowa nr 4, ul. Smoleńsk 7, 31-108 Kraków.
Parking zone A until 20:00. [See directions] how to get there.
Saturday & Sunday
School of Physical Education and Sport of the Jagiellonian University
Piastowska 26, 30-059 Krakow. Parking available. See tips how to get there.
Dinner
📍 Maki Hall, Karola Bunscha 19, 30-392 Kraków (ATUT Ruczaj 2)
⏰ Saturday 20:30 - 01:00
Reservation under the name "Katori" (1st floor).
World cuisine available on site (Japanese, Asian, Mexican, Italian, burgers, bar, desserts).
Each participant orders and pays individually.
Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HKpAHuv5wwZvdad79
Parking available – free for 3 hours with a ticket.
Speaker
Seminar will be lead by the Sensei Ulf Rott (6. Dan) the official representative of Sugino-dōjō in Germany, and an experienced Katori Shintō-ryū teacher with many years of practice.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of Katori Shintō-ryū techniques, including the 1st kata of the sword (Sugino-dōjō).
Equipment needed
- Costume for Katori, navy blue keikogi, white pants, belt (black from 1st dan).
- Bokken, if you practice other weapons then also: bo, naginata, kodachi, iaito etc.
Registration
Online registration is required to participate in the seminar.
To register, please complete the registration form under this link.
Costs
Early-bird (until 30.09.2025):
Basic training (without advanced sessions):
Saturday & Sunday → 350 PLN
Saturday only → 290 PLN
Sunday only → 190 PLN
Additional payment for advanced trainings:
Friday (from 1st dan) → 35 PLN
Saturday (from 3rd dan) → 35 PLN
Saturday (from 2nd dan) → 35 PLN
Sunday (from 1st dan) → 35 PLN
After 30.09.2025 or on-site:
Basic training (without advanced sessions):
Saturday & Sunday → 390 PLN
Saturday only → 330 PLN
Sunday only → 230 PLN
Additional payment for advanced trainings:
Friday (from 1st dan) → 40 PLN
Saturday (from 3rd dan) → 40 PLN
Saturday (from 2nd dan) → 40 PLN
Sunday (from 1st dan) → 40 PLN
Payment
In cash on site (before the seminar), or
By bank transfer (at least 4 days in advance):
TAKE Association
Głogowska Street 15/3, 30-416 Kraków
Account no: 55 2030 0045 1110 0000 0302 2120
IBAN: PL55 2030 0045 1110 0000 0302 2120
BIC/SWIFT: PPABPLPK (BNP Paribas)
Transfer title: "Seminar in Krakow - Name and Surname"
For payments in EUR or other currencies please contact us for details
Discounts: Members of the TAKE Association with the annual fee paid -10%
Additional information
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