Seminar Checklist

  • Yudansha/Yukyusha book
  • Keiko-gi (I like to have at least five)
  • Weapons (And if you have an extra bokken, bring it – they break.)

Additional Items for Summer Camps

  • Lots of spare underwear
  • T-shirts (may let you go an extra class without having to do laundry!)
  • Sandals (you’ll be in these a lot!)
  • Hat or cap
  • Casual clothes for most of the week.
  • Nice clothes for the party!
  • Comfortable sleeping clothes
  • Swimsuit
  • Towels
  • Rain gear (poncho/umbrella)
  • Earplugs (in case your neighbors like to party)
  • Alarm clock
  • Pillows (I’ve gotta have my own)
  • Sheets (usually not needed)
  • Fan
  • Snack bars (I recommend Clif bars)
  • Drink mix (Hammer Nutrition’s H.E.E.D is great!)
  • Water bottle (Nalgene 32oz.)
  • Brita water filter
  • Cooler - fill it with ice that you buy in town
  • Ice packs - keep them in the cooler
  • Medical supplies:
    • tape
    • ibuprofen
    • antibiotic ointment
    • liquid skin
    • indomethicin
    • lotion - for roughed-up feet
  • Camera and/or camcorder (and tripod, tapes, power splitter, …)
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunblock
  • Soap, shampoo, shaving supplies, toothbrush
  • Laundry supplies:
    • basket and/or heavy duty garbage bag
    • detergent (Tide Tablets)
    • $10+ in quarters. - Unless where you’re going uses a card system. (Like Colgate does.)