Annual MEmbership Forms

Returning Members

On an annual basis, existing Washinkan members are asked to pay the National/Regional/and Local dues, review and sign a Liability Waiver, and fill out a registration form. Additionally, if a Zekken is needed, one may be ordered at the bottom of this page.

New Members

Prospective members wishing to join Washinkan who have spoken with and received approval from a Washinkan Head Instructor are asked to complete the following sections on this page: 

• 1 - Annual Nationalk/Regional Dues

• 2 - Liability Waiver 

• 3 - Washinkan Membership Registration

• 4 - Annual Local Membership Dues

• and, if applicable, a Zekken order form

1 - Annual National/Regional Dues

For the April 2024 - March 2025 membership year, Washinkan members are asked to pay their National (AUSKF) and Regional (ECUSKF) fees directly on the AUSKF website, found here: https://auskf.sport80.com/ (new site for 2024). Please send confirmation of AUSKF/ECUSKF annual payment along with your Washinkan registration.

Steps to complete your registration.

1. Go to AUSKF's member site: https://auskf.sport80.com/

2. Choose login or create account in the top right corner,

   • For existing members, a head instructor can assist with providing your AUSKF ID # if needed

   • Washinkan is under the "East Central United States Kendo Federation"

   • our dojo is "Washinkan Kendo"

3. Once logged in, go to "Individual Membership" and follow the prompts.

4. Go to the "Pay Dues" tab

5. Select your profile to pay AUSKF and ECUSKF fees by following the steps on the site, if multiple people are listed (like for a parent) you'll need to pay for each.

   • AUSKF dues for 2024 year are:

     • Adult (18 years and over) $60

     • Children (17 years and under) $30

     • Full time students $30

     • One time Initiation Fee $50 for new students

     • ** Age will be that as of the timing of registration.

   • ECUSKF dues for 2025 are TBD to be:

     • TBD

While you are in your account, check "Promotions" and ensure your menjo's are displayed. If your most recent menjo is not displayed, it is suggested you upload an image while on the site.

2 - Liability Waiver

2025 Washinkan Participant Release & Assumption of Injury, Risks, and Liability Waiver 

Existing Washinkan members (annually), new students, visitors, and transfers are asked to review, sign, and return our Participant Release & Assumption of Injury, Risks, and Liability Waiver form prior to practicing at Washinkan. For your convenience, there are two versions being provided:

• Liability Form - This version is available to print and fill out or fill out electronically.

3 - Washinkan Member Registration

Annually, existing Washinkan members, new students, and transfers are asked to complete a Washinkan Registration Form and pay the annual membership fee. This provides Washinkan with the needed contact information and funds to support dojo activities. Payment can be made via check made out to "Washinkan" or online via PayPal or Venmo. See our Payments page here.

The registration form may be completed via the online form below.

Fees for 2025-2026 are as follows:

• Full-time Washinkan Adult (18+) $50

• Full-time Washinkan Youth (under 18) $25

• Full-time Washinkan College Student: $25

• Full-time Washinkan Family (immediate): $75

• Full-time Washinkan Iaido Only: $25

• Supporting Member (10 or less practices/yr): $20