The perpetual trophy from this event, the Nakanishi Cup, donated by Nakanishi Yasushi Sensei, was carried forward as the top perpetual trophy until 2013 when it was retired in lieu of the elevation of the Yamaguchi Cup in memory of the late Yamaguchi Takeshi Sensei, the principal proponent of iaido in America. Although this event took place under the banner of the KFUSA it is recognized as the first national iaido championship. This seminar included a competition with three divisions: 3 dan and up, 1 and 2 dan, 1st kyu and below. The following year, 1995, the KFUSA helped sponsor a second seminar in New York City, which drew 40-plus participants. There was no iaido competition at this event. The first KFUSA iaido promotional examinations were held at the end with 11 iaido practitioners challenging for ranks from 3 kyu to 4 dan. The iaido seminar saw 21 participants, and focused on basic instruction. The event took place in May in conjunction with a kendo competition and workshop. It was under the Kendo Federation of the United States of America (KFUSA) that the first iaido seminar was organized and took place in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Iaido training at the national level had not been organized and sponsored by a national governing body until 1994. History of the AUSKF Iaido Summer Camp and the United States Iaido Championship
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