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 (GNEUSKF) fees directly on the AUSKF website, found here: https://auskf.sport80.com/ (new site for 2024). Please send confirmation of AUSKF/GNEUSKF annual payment along with your Washinkan registration.
Steps to complete your registration.
Go to AUSKF's member site: https://auskf.sport80.com/
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 "Greater Northeastern United States Kendo Federation"
our dojo is "Washinkan Kendo"
Once logged in, go to "Individual Membership" and follow the prompts.
Go to the "Pay Dues" tab
Select your profile to pay AUSKF and GNEUSKF 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.
GNEUSKF dues for 2024 are estimated to be:
$15 for adults
$10 for juniors
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
2024 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
Existing Washinkan members (when changes occur), 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 for annual Local efforts.
The registration form may be completed via the online form below.
4 - Annual Local Membership Dues
Use of PayPal (below) is optional when making your local annual payment. If you prefer, you may write a check to "Washinkan".
Dojo Members are required to register and pay dues annually for local (Washinkan), regional (GNEUSKF), and national (AUSKF) membership. Local dues cover events and costs that benefit local Washinkan members. Regional and national dues are required for members of local dojos and help cover costs of regional and national promotion (rank) testing, competition, educational seminars, and more.
If you are paying for less than a full year, please see a sensei.
Washinkan Zekken Order
Registered members of Washinkan may order a zekken. Please speak to Washinkan head sensei, James Yan Sensei, for approval before ordering. When ordering, we will need your name as you'd like it displayed on your zekken.