Unfortunately I haven't been able to study it for just under 8 years or so now, so I didn't know it had switched to having the testing done in the USA proper. As it is I've probably slowed down way to much from where I was previously, and likely would have to start over almost from scratch. Which is a pity, as I really don't want to give up the iaito I was given, and go back to using a bokken or shinai, while it sits at home on its stand.

If I can find time/money (aka: get past the usual excuses to avoid going), I'd love to get back in. Its especially hard not to find a reason considering they always do a superb demonstration at Sakuracon every year, which I regularly attend/staff at, and a few of them recognize me so we usually end up chatting afterward.