Kirikaeshi

16th Thessaloniki Kendo Cup
2024-02-22 - 2024-02-25 | Greece –, Kolindros Sports Centre, 60300
INFORMATION:

Why not visit the beautiful city of Thessaloniki in February with the excuse of a fantastic kendo event? The 16th Thessaloniki cup is back! Besides the high level competition, the event has also seminar sessions, asageiko, free jigeiko and gradings from 1kyu to 5dan.

SENSEI:

Paul Budden (7dan)
Michel Guentleur (7dan)
Gabor Erdelyi (7dan)
Kazuyo Matsuda (7dan)
Alexandar Arabadjiyski (7dan)
Christian Maes (7dan)
Cristian Filippi (7dan)

Ferenc Kovacs (5dan)
SCHEDULE:

Thursday 22nd, February –
11:00 – 12:30 – Seminar, morning session
20:00 – 22:00 – Seminar, night session
[Venue for Thursday: Atrapos Club (YMCA)]

Friday 23th, February –

11:00 – 12:30 – Keiko, morning session [Venue: Atrapos Club (YMCA)]
20:00 – 22:00 – Seminar, night session [Venue: Kolindros Sports Centre]

Saturday 24th, February –

6:00 – 07:00 – Asageiko

09:00 – 10:30 – Seminar, morning session
11:00 – 20:00 – 16th Thessaloniki Cup opening ceremony, Individual categories

Juniors taikai
Kata taikai
Veterans taikai
Lunch break
Individual categories (Men, Women)
Free jigeiko

[Venue: Kolindros Sports Centre]

Sunday 25th, February –

6:00 – 07:00 – Asageiko

09:30 – 14:30 – Seminar, morning session
11:00 – 20:00 – 16th Thessaloniki Cup opening ceremony,

Team competition
Awards & closing ceremony
Lunch break
Shinsa 1kyu to 5dan

[Venue: Kolindros Sports Centre]

ADDRESS
There will be two venues for this event:
Venue for Thursday and Friday morning: Atrapos Club (YMCA)

Venue for Friday night, Saturday and Sunday: Kolindros Sports Centre

REGISTRATION & FEES:
Registration deadline: 4/02/2024
Fees all included: 190€

Seminar: Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning
Accommodation for 23rd and 24th of February
Breakfast and 2 meals for Friday evening until Sunday afternoon
16th Thessaloniki Cup: all individual categories & Team

Seminar fees:

Full seminar (2-5 sessions): 60€
Seminar (1 session): 40€

Competition fees:

Individual (Juniors and adults): 35€
Veterans and kata taikai: 15€
Team: 10€/per person

Accommodation only fees:

Pierides Mouses: 50€/per day
Pafsilypos: 60€/per day

Accomodation per day includes breakfast and 2 meals.
CONTACT: email: info@kendo.gr, Facebook: Link

Open de France 2024
2024-02-10 - 2024-02-11 | Greece –, Kolindros Sports Centre, 60300
INFORMATION:

This international competition will bring together 25 nations and more than 250 competitors at the CDFAS in Eaubonne. The largest Kendo competition in Europe will welcome, as every year, the Japanese and Korean delegations, the national teams of the largest European countries and the USA national team.
IMPORTANT: Registrations (individual and/or teams) are mandatory: link to come.
Attention: Limited number of places. If no category was chosen during purchase, the registration will not be valid.

SCHEDULE:

Friday 9th, December –
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Keiko de Bienvenue

Saturday 10th, December –
8:00 a.m. – Doors opening and checks
9:00 a.m. – Opening ceremony
9:30 a.m. – Start of individual competitions
WOMEN A / WOMEN B / MEN A / MEN B / MEN C
12:30 – Lunch
2:00 p.m. – Demonstration
2:30 p.m. – Resumption of fights from the semi-finals
2:45 p.m. – MEN D
4:15 p.m. – WOMEN C
5:30 p.m. – Break
5:45 p.m. – Final fights
6:30 p.m. – Awards ceremony

Saturday 11th, December –
8:00 a.m. – Doors opening and checks
9:00 a.m. – Opening ceremony
9:30 a.m. – Start of team competitions of 3
12:00 – Lunch
1:00 p.m. – Registration for the grade exam (4-5)
1:30 p.m. – Resumption of fighting
1:45 p.m. – Team final
2:30 p.m. – Friendly Meeting
France 1 Group / KUKF + France 2 Group / USA Team
4:00 p.m. – Awards ceremony
4:30 p.m. – Grade exam (4th and 5th dan)
6:00 p.m. – Estimated end

CATEGORIES
WOMEN A: Women 1st to 3rd Dan
MEN A: Men 1st to 3rd Dan under 45 years old
WOMEN B: Women 4th to 6th Dan
MEN B: Men 4th to 6th Dan under 45 years old
MEN C: Men 1st to 6th Dan over 45 years old
WOM C: Women 7th Dan
MEN D: Men 7th Dan
Teams: mixed, three fighters, all ranks

ADDRESS
60 Rue des Bouquinvilles
EAUBONNE, 95600 France

REGISTRATION & FEES:

AVAILABLE SOON

CONTACT: email: kendo@ffjudo.com, Web: Link

Spain - Winterkendo 2024
2024-01-19 - 2024-01-21 | Estepona, Cam. de los Molinos, 2, Estepona, Malaga, 29680
INFORMATION:

Kendo seminar in Estepona (Málaga, Spain) led by Markus Frey (7° Dan Kyoshi) and Mikko Salonen (7° Dan Kyoshi). The event will take place on the 19th, 20th y 21st of January, 2024. There will be also gradings from 1st to 5th dan Se celebrarán exámenes de 1° a 5°dan.

SCHEDULE:

Friday 19th, December –
Morning session: 10.00 – 13:00
Afternoon session: 17.00 – 19.00

Saturday 20th, December –
Morning session: 9.30 – 12.00
Gradings (1st to 5th dan): 12.30
Afternoon session:15:30 – 18:50
SAYONARA PARTY: 21:00

Sunday 21st, December –

Morning session: 10.00 – 12.30

SENSEI
Antonio Gutiérrez (7° Dan Kyoshi)
Emilio Gómez (7°Dan Kyoshi)
Markus Lyyrtö (7° Dan Renshi)
Santiago Peydró (7°Dan Renshi)

TRANSPORTATION

We will provide transportation from Malaga (airport and train station) to Estepona by minibus service on Thursday (evening) and Friday (morning and noon); return on Sunday after training. Price to be confirmed.

ADDRESS
Polideportivo La Lobilla,
Camino de los molinos, 2 (29680)
Estepona, Malaga

Spain

REGISTRATION & FEES:
Registration here (DEADLINE: 12th January): http://www.shion-dojo.es/inscripcion-curso/
3 days – 50€
1 day – 35€
Juniors (under 15 yo) – 15€
Sayonara Party – exact price to be confirmed: ~25€

Payment
By transfer to the club’s account:
CD Shion Dojo
[REDACTED].
Please attach proof of payment in the corresponding field of the registration form.
Prices still to be confirmed (sayonara and mini bus) can be made as the date of the seminar approaches.
CONTACT: For any question, contact: inscripciones@shion-dojo.es

The 5th Denshinkan 2024
2024-01-05 - 2024-01-07 | United Kingdom, Cardiff Medical Centre Sports and Social Club (CMCSSC), UHW Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW
INFORMATION:

Start the year visiting the lovely city of Cardiff for a kendo event: 3 days, split into 9 sessions, a total of 18 hours of kendo! Led by James Ogle (6th Dan).
Guest sensei including:
Kazue Daigo Sensei, Renshi 7th Dan
Derek Whitson Sensei, 6th Dan

SCHEDULE:

Friday 5th, January –
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m – Morning session
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m – Lunch time
3 p.m. – 5 p.m – Afternoon session

Saturday 6th, January –

8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m – Morning session
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m – Lunch time
3 p.m. – 5 p.m – Afternoon session

Sunday 7th, January –

8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m – Morning session
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m – Lunch time
3 p.m. – 5 p.m – Afternoon session

REGISTRATION & FEES:
Register now! Link

Cost of full Kangeiko (Friday morning to Sunday afternoon): £40
Cost of one full day: £15
Cost of one individual keiko: £8
No charge for 6th Dan or 7th Dan Sensei attending
£10 discount off total price of 2 days or more for Juniors (under 18 years old)

Payment to be made by bank transfer to:
Name: Denshinkan Kendo Club
Bank: Lloyds Bank
Account No: 34695268
Sort Code: 30-98-97
CONTACT: Facebook link

X Trofeu Kendo UPC
2023-12-30 | Spain –, C/Jordi Girona 1, Barcelona, 08034
INFORMATION:

Save the day for a kendo trip to the beautiful city of Barcelona. The X Trofeu Kendo UPC offers both taikai and seminar experiences combined. In the morning the taikai will be divided in two parts:

International individual open for kyus, 1st dan, 2nd dan and 3rd dan.
International individual open for 4th dan, 5th dan and 6th dan.

In the afternoon the seminar will be led by Alvaro Gonzalez Zanetich (6dan)

SCHEDULE:
Saturday 30th, December –
Taikai from 10:00 to 14:00

Seminar from 15:00 to 18:00

ADDRESS
C/Jordi Girona 1, Barcelona

REGISTRATION & FEES:

Inscription Fee (includes taikai, lunch and seminar): 30€

CONTACT: For more information contact: kendoupc@gmail.com

FEM Kendo - Winter 2023
2023-12-16 - 2023-12-17 | Spain –, C/Jordi Girona 1, Barcelona, 08034
INFORMATION:

Seminar led by women, Open to everyone!

The seminar will take place in the beautiful city of Barcelona. It will be led by Sabine Père (7dan), whom has over 30 years of experience in kendo, was 3 times medal winner in the European Kendo Championship, and was also the captain of the French National Teams. Besides her, the seminar will also count with two other sensei: Olga Martin (7dan), two times medal winner in the European Kendo Championship, and Asun Gonzalez (6dan), current coach of the Spanish National Team.

SCHEDULE:
Saturday 16th, December – From 10:00 to 18:00

Saturday 17th, December – From 10:00 to 14:00

ADDRESS:

Saturday 16th, December – Travessera de Gràcia, 419 (Barcelona)

Saturday 17th, December – TBC in Mundet

REGISTRATION & FEES:

Inscription Fee: 30€

CONTACT: For more information contact: renshinkanbcn@gmail.com

3rd Dragon Cup
2023-10-21 | Spain –, Barcelona
INFORMATION:

Tournament for children, juniors, youth and adult players (adults – kenshi up to 1 dan). The tournament will be led by Filippi Christian sensei, 7th dan kendo renshi.

SCHEDULE:
Saturday 21st, October

All day tournament.

ORGANIZATION:

Individual tournament:

I individual: children up to 9 years old (presentation of techniques: kirikaeshi and uchikomi).
II individual for children up to 9 years old / we encourage the youngest children to start in both categories
III individual: children 10-12 years old.
IV individual: juniors 13-15 years old.
V individual: youth 16-18 years old.
VI individual: youth 18-23 years old.

Teams:

II teams of three: from III, IV and V/VI individual category: senpo 10-12 years old, chukken 13-15 years old, taisho 16-23 years old.
VIII individual women age 16+ (up to 1 dan)
IX individual men age 16+ (up to 1 dan)
X teams of three: mix women + men (up to 1 dan)

CONFIRMED REFEREES:
Christian Filippi (7 dan renshi)
Shinsuke Murakami (7 dan renshi)
Mariusz Wial (7 dan renshi)
Jana Ziegelheimova (7 dan)
Wiesław Biel (6 dan)
Anna Betley-Uchańska (5 dan – trener kadry juniorów Polski)
Rafał Jaśtak (5 dan)
Kasper Yearwood (5 dan)
Alina Yearwood (5 dan)
Gia Amkoladze (5 dan)
Krzysztof Kaczorowski (4 dan – trener kadry juniorów Polski)
Elisabetta Filippi (4 dan)
Piotr Bidziński (4 dan)
Lena Bidzińska (4 dan)

ADDRESS:

XII Liceum Ogólnokształcące im.
Bolesława Chrobrego we
Wrocławiu

REGISTRATION & FEES:

Participation in one category: 25€
Participation in more than one category: 34€

CONTACT:
Facebook page event: link

30th Toru Giga Cup 2023
2023-10-20 - 2023-10-22 | Czech Republic –
INFORMATION:
Please save the date! The Toru Giga Prague Kendo Cup 2023 will be held in Prague from 20th until 22nd October 2023.

SCHEDULE:
Friday 20th, October
18:00 to 20:00 – Welcome keiko

Saturday 21st, October

9:00 to 17:00 – Individiual tournaments (Juniors, 40+, Ladies, Men )
17:00 – 20:00 – Dan Examinations (Up to 4th Dan)

Sunday 22nd, October
9.00 – 15.00 Team tournament

ADDRESS:
MORE INFORMATION TO COME!

REGISTRATION & FEES:
MORE INFORMATION TO COME!

CONTACT:
Czech Federation webpage: link
Facebook page event: link

Seminar Kenshi Women with Fujita sensei (7dan)
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-08 | Spain –, C. del Obispo Trejo, 1, Madrid, Madrid, 28040
INFORMATION:

Kendo seminar only for women led by Fujita sensei (7 dan), and hosted by Kenwakai Madrid

REGISTRATION
To register fill the registration form below:
https://bit.ly/FujitaSenseiSeminar2023

After performing the payment, send the receipt of payment to Helena either by email or whatsapp:
Email: kenwakenshi@gmail.com
Mobile (only whatsapp please): +34 657 12 54 52
SCHEDULE:
Saturday 7th October: 10 to 13h, 15 to 18h

Sunday 8th October: 10 to 14h

SEMINAR FEE:

Early registration (before 1 September): 50€
Regular registration: 60€
Under 18 years old: 25€
Kenshi women 6 and 7 dan: No registration fee and free sayonara

SAYONARA
Saturday 7 Oct at 21:00h, 30€.
Restaurante Sal Gorda, Madrid

Info here

ADDRESS:
Consejo Superior de Deportes – Madrid – Pabellón Exterior
C. del Obispo Trejo, 1,
28040 Madrid
Espanya
Map here.

MORE INFO
Facebook link: here.

Styrian Kendo Gasshuku 2023
2023-10-06 - 2023-10-08 | Czech Republic –
INFORMATION:

Kendo seminar and kendo grading from ikkyu to godan in Belgium.

SCHEDULE:
Friday 6th, October

17:00 to 18:00 – Welcome ji-geiko

Saturday 7th, October

06:30 to 07:30 – Asa geiko
09:30 to 12:00 – Keiko
15:00 to 18:00 – Keiko

Sunday 8th, October

06:30 to 07:30 – Asa geiko
09:30 to 12:30 – Keiko

14:00 to 16:00 – Keiko

SENSEI:

Shinichiro Noguchi, Kendo Hanshi, 8 dan
Koetsu Sone, Kendo Kyoshi, 8 dan

Supported by a high-level delegation from Japan

ADDRESS:
JUFA Fürstenfeld,
Burgenlandstrasse 15-17,
8280 Fürstenfeld
Austria

REGISTRATION & FEES:

Registration deadline: September 24th, 2023. Registration link

There is a maximum amount of 60 participants.
ACCOMODATION

Package 1 – All In Youth, Adult – €160,00
Age 16 and up; Multi-bed room at JUFA Friday evening till Sunday €110,00 including full board; €50,00 seminar fee.
Package 2 – All in Kids – €145,00
Until 15 Years; Multi-bed room at JUFA Friday evening till Sunday €95,00 including full board; €50,00 seminar fee.
Package 3 – Supporter Adult – €110,00
Age 16 and up; Multi-bed room at JUFA Friday evening till Sunday €110,00 including full board.
Package 4 – Supporter Kids, Youth – €95,00
Until 15 Years; Multi-bed room at JUFA Friday evening till Sunday €95,00 including full board.
Package 5 – Seminar only – €50,00
€50,00 seminar fee; no meals, no room.

!!! Please note that payment will be on site – cash only !!!

IMPORTANT – Cancellation charge: cancelation 15 days in advance 50%, nonattendance and cancelation less than 15 days in advance 100% of the total package cost. No cost applies in case of COVID related restrictions published by the Austrian government. This term is accepted with registration.

CONTACT:

Page event: link
Organization contacts:
gasshuku@kendo-graz.at
www.kendo-graz.at

Lions Kendo Cup
2023-10-06 - 2023-10-08 | Czech Republic –
INFORMATION:
Kids, juniors, youth kendo tournament/seminar led by Takatera sensei, kendo kyoshi 8 dan. Categories from 6 up to 21 years

SCHEDULE:
Friday 6th to Sunday 8th, October
Training all together

Saturday 7th, October

Tournament divided in two sections (kihon and shiai), and by ages:

Kihon:

From 2 to 8 years:
From 9 to 13 years
From 14 to 17 years

Shiai:

Up to 8 years
From 9 to 11 years
From 12 to 14 years
From 15 to 17 years
From 18 to 21 years

Sunday 8th, October

Training all together

ADDRESS:
Kobukan dojo
Pod Juliskou 1805/4,
160 00 Praha 6-Dejvice
Czech Republic

CONTACT:
Page event: link

XXI Kendo Gasteiz Hiriko Nazioarteko Ikastaroa - 2023
2023-09-29 - 2023-10-01 | Czech Republic –
INFORMATION:

Kendo seminar and taikai Ciudad de Vitoria will take place the last weekend of September in the lovely town of Vitoria, in Basque Country.
Technical direction

Kitta Masaki sensei, 7dan kendo kyoshi (Japan)
Oda Teruo sensei, 7dan kendo kyoshi (Japan)
Antonio Gutierrez sensei, 7dan kendo kyoshi (Aragon)
Francoise Delage sensei, 7dan kendo (France)

Supporting sensei

Agustin Miguel sensei, 6dan kendo renshi (Euskadi)
Jesus Gonzalez sensei, 6dan kendo renshi (Madrid)
Asuncion Gonzalez sensei, 6dan kendo renshi (Madrid)
Jose Antonio Perez sensei, 6dan kendo renshi (Euskadi)
Manel Alonso sensei, 6dan kendo renshi (Cataluña)
Vicente Alonso sensei, 6dan kendo renshi (Euskadi)

SCHEDULE:
Friday 29th, September

19:00 – 22:00 Welcom keiko

Saturday 30th, September

10:00 – 13:00 Kendo Seminar
16:00 – 21:00 Ciudad de Vitoria International Trophy

Sunday 1st, October

10:00 – 13:00 Kendo Seminar

ADDRESS:
Polideportivo Hegoalde
Alberto Schommer Kalea, 10,
01006
Gasteiz, Araba,
Espanya

REGISTRATION & FEES:

MORE INFORMATION SOON!

CONTACT:
MORE INFORMATION SOON!

Shozo Kato Sensei 8th Dan Kyoshi – London Seminar
2023-09-23 - 2023-09-24 | London Kenyukai, George Green’s School, 100 Manchester Rd, London, E14 3DW
INFORMATION:

Hello Kenshi! You are invited to the London Seminar with Shozo Kato Sensei hosted by London Kenyukai kendo club. Kato sensei is head instructor of Shidogakuin New York Shidokan and is one of the only four Sensei who has ever received 8th Dan from outside Japan. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from a sensei who has passed the prestigious 8th Dan kendo exam in Japan while mainly training and teaching outside Japan.

SCHEDULE:
Saturday 23rd, September 09:30 to 15:00

Sunday 24th, September 10:30 to 16:00

ADDRESS:
London Kenyukai Dojo,
George Green’s School,
100 Manchester Rd,
London

E14 3DW

REGISTRATION & FEES:

Early registration for the full weekend – Adult: £30/Junior: £20 (Before 31 Aug)
Early registration for one day (either Saturday or Sunday) – Adult: £20/Junior: £15 (Before 31 Aug)
Regular registration for full weekend AFTER 1st Sept – Adult: £40/Junior: £30
Regular registration for one day AFTER 1st Sept (either Saturday or Sunday) Adult: £25/Junior: £20

* Adult: 18 and above, Junior: 17 and under

Link to registration and payment: https://britishkendoassociation.com/membership/events.php
(Non-BKA members register as guest member from BKA website)

CONTACT:
Any Queries should go to: info@londonkendo.com

2023 Kasahara Cup
2023-09-23 - 2023-09-24 | Switzerland –, Centre sportif du Bout-du-Monde,Stade du Bout-du-Monde Route de Vessy 12 1206, Genève
INFORMATION:

Reserve your weekend for one of the coolest competitions of the season. Taking placed in Geneve, an extremely beautiful place, the Kasahara cup has everything we could require from life: loads of great kendo, free chocolate, and beer. NOTE: This year, we will have a few invited official referees, but we still rely on the most senior among you to supplement the referee team when you are not competing.

SCHEDULE:
Saturday 23rd, September

09:30 Kyu gradings (only for members of the Swiss Kendo Federation)
11:30 Check-in and shinai check
13:00 Team competition (5 people teams)
18:00 Free jigeiko
20:00 Dinner

Sunday 24th, September

07:15 Breakfast for those sleeping in the dormitory
07:30 Shinai check
08:30 Individual competition (open, ladies and juniors)
12:00 Lunch break
16:30 Finals and ending

ADDRESS:
Centre sportif du Bout-du-Monde
Stade du Bout-du-Monde
Route de Vessy 12
1206 Genève
Switzerland

REGISTRATION & FEES:

Registration form: link
Registration deadline: 12 September, 2023

Payment of fees are performed upon arrival at the competition venue. CASH ONLY! (€ or CHF)

Tournament participation (junior): 20CHF or 20€
Tournament participation (adult): 35CHF or 35€
Saturday dinner: 25CHF or 25€
Sunday lunch – sandwich menu: 15CHF or 15€
Night at the dormitory (Friday, Saturday or Sunday): 25CHF/night or 25€/night
2 kyu examination: 20CHF or 20€
1 kyu examination: 30CHF or 30€
For one week only: 100 €

ACCOMMODATION:
The seminar offers the possibility to sleep in dormitories located in the complex of the University Campus. These are located only one bus stop away from the competion hall or ten minutes by walk. Bed linens are provided and sleeping bags are not allowed. Please note that the number of beds is limited to 40! By booking your night at the dorm, you will also receive a pass for Geneva’s bus system (don’t lose it!) for Saturday and Sunday.

CONTACT:
Page event: link

Inaugural BKA Masters Taikai 2023
2023-09-09 - 2023-09-10 | United Kingdom –, Loddon Valley Leisure Centre, Rushey Way, Reading, RG6 4GD, United Kingdom
INFORMATION:

The British Kendo Association’s first Masters Taikai is taking place this year; all are welcome.
The Masters Cup is a 5-person team Kachinuki-sen format (the winner of each match stays on to fight the next person in the opposing team). Each team will have 5 members, although teams may enter up to 7 people and substitute members between rounds.
Membership to BKA is mandatory to participate

SCHEDULE:
Saturday 9th September – 18:00 to 20:00 Welcome Keiko
Sunday 10th September – 09:00 Masters cup

ADDRESS:
Loddon Valley Leisure Centre, Rushey Way
RG6 4GD
Reading

United Kingdom

REGISTRATION:

Registration closes: 26/08/2023
Seminar fee:

Entry is £50 per team
Individual entry is £10. Individuals will be assigned a team on the day, or form a Ronin Team if space permits.

Takizawa sensei 8dan y Kawamura sensei 8dan seminar
2023-09-09 - 2023-09-10
INFORMATION:
Seminar led by Takizawa sensei (8 dan) and Kawamura sensei (8 dan). Grading from 1 to 4 dan.

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

ABKF Summer Seminar 2023
2023-08-30 - 2023-09-03 | Czech Republic –
INFORMATION:
Kendo seminar and kendo grading from ikkyu to godan in Belgium.

SCHEDULE:
Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st, August

20:00 to 22:00 – Kendo All Levels

Friday 1st, September

15:00 to 17:00 – Special kata training
20:00 to 22:00 – Kendo All Levels

Saturday 2nd, September

09:15 to 11:30; 13:30 to 15:30 & 17:00 to 18:30 – Kendo All Levels

Sunday 3rd, September

09:15 to 12:00 – Belgium kendoka only
13:30 to 14:00 – Preparation for the examination
14:00 – Examinations from Ikkyu to Godan

ADDRESS:
Centre Adeps d’Auderghem (ADEPS)
Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057
1160 Auderghem,
Belgium

REGISTRATION & FEES:

Registration form: link

Registration is closed, but for inquiries contact: secretary@abkf.be

CONTACT:
Page event: link

Ljubljana Summer Seminar (KENDO and IAIDO) & Samurai Cup 2023
2023-08-25 - 2023-08-27 | Slovenia –, Ižanska cesta 12, Ljubljana, 1000
INFORMATION:
Kendo seminar will be conducted by Hirakawa Nobuo sensei (Kendo 8th Dan Kyoshi, Iaido 7th Dan Kyoshi). Iaido seminar will be conducted by Ito Masatoshi sensei (Iaido 8th Dan Kyoshi). We will be also hosting a delegation of Japanese and European teachers. There will be kendo and iaido examinations and on Sunday the traditional competition for Samurai cup.
We are looking forward to see you in Ljubljana!SCHEDULE:Friday 25th August

17:00 – 19:00 Iaido
19:00 – 21:00 Kendo

Saturday 26th August

8:30 – 10:00 Iaido
10:00 – 12:00 Opening ceremony and Kendo training
12:00 – 14:30 Lunch break
13:00 – 14:30 Iaido
14:30 – 16:30 Kendo
16:30 Kendo examination up to 5 Dan and Iaido examination up to 4 Dan
19:00 Sayonara party

Sunday 27th August

10:00 – 15:00 Kendo Samurai Cup competition

ADDRESS:
Ižanska cesta 12,
1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
PRICING:

Kendo (Friday, Saturday, competition): 80€
Kendo (Friday and Saturday): 65€
Iaido (Friday and Saturday): 60€
Iaido (Saturday): 50€
Kendo + Iaido (Friday, Saturday, competition): 105€
Children (up to 15 year old, Friday and Saturday): 45€
Youngsters (from 15 to 18 years, Friday, Saturday, competition): 65€
Sayonara party: 25€
Saturday lunch: 10€

REGISTRATION:
Registration deadline: 15/08/2023

Via this link.

ACCOMMODATION:
Official accommodation provided by organizer at the DIC Hostel. Participants get a 10% discount.
Please check and book here:
http://hosteldic.com/
Other accommodation options in Ljubljana can be found on this site:
https://www.visitljubljana.com/en/visitors/plan-your-visit/accommodation/

CONTACT:
info@kendo-seminar.si
http://www.kendo-seminar.si/en/

2023 Tonbo Cup
2023-08-19 | United Kingdom –, Bolton School, Chorley New Road, Bolton, Manchester, BL1 4PA, United Kingdom
INFORMATION:
This is a super fun 3-people team taikai taking place in Bolton, Manchester. As usual, participation is limited to 24 teams, with places allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Do not miss it!

SCHEDULE:
Saturday 19th August – 09:00 to 18:00

ADDRESS:
Bolton School, Chorley New Road,
BL1 4PA
Bolton
United Kingdom

REGISTRATION & FEES:
Registration open via the website (link here) at 10am on Saturday 25th June
Price/team: £45

CONTACT:
Please, send all inquiries to Tom Widdows at thomaswiddows@hotmail.com

Kendo Summer Seminar with Nabeyama sensei and Iguchi sensei
2023-08-11 - 2023-08-13 | Netherlands –, Sporthallen Zuid Burgerweeshuispad 54, Amsterdam, 1076 EP
INFORMATION:
Nabeyama sensei summer kendo seminar in Netherlands. MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!!

SCHEDULE:
Friday 11th, August – Sunday 13th, August
ADDRESS:
Sporthallen Zuid
Burgerweeshuispad 54
1076 EP Amsterdam
Netherlands
CONTACT:
Netherlands Kendo Renmei event page: Link
Facebook – Amsterdam kendo summer seminar

4th BKA International Summer Kendo Seminar and Grading up to 5th dan - 2023
2023-08-03 - 2023-08-06 | United Kingdom –, University of Surrey Sports Park, Richard Meyjes Rd, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7AD, United Kingdom
INFORMATION:
BKA international summer seminar and grading. We hope to have a ZNKR Delegation to come to this event. This will be confirmed later on in the year, as will more information when it comes. The Kendo Bu membership will be updated on all changes and developments.
SCHEDULE:
Thursday 3rd August – 18:30 Welcome keiko
Friday 4th August – 09:30 to 13:30 Kendo seminar
Saturday 5th August – 09:30 to 13:30 Kendo seminar
Sunday 6th August – 09:30 to 13:30 Kendo seminar

ADDRESS:
University of Surrey Sports Park,
Richard Meyjes Rd,
GU2 7AD
Guildford, Surrey
United Kingdom

REGISTRATION:
Seminar fee:

Accommodation (3 nights Th-Su): £195
Seminar Thursday (Adult): £15
Seminar Friday (Adult): £40
Seminar Saturday (Adult): £40
Irrashai Party (Saturday): £40
Seminar Sunday (Adult): £25
Seminar Thursday (Junior): £7.50
Seminar Friday (Junior): £25
Seminar Saturday (Junior): £20
Seminar Sunday (Junior): £12.50

CONTACT:
More info about the event contact kendo events officer: kendoevents@britishkendoassociation.com
More info about the grading contact Young Park: kendograding@britishkendoassociation.com
Full information about the event in this link

2023 BKA Kendo Edinburgh Seminar with Yano Nobuhiro Sensei
2023-07-28 - 2023-07-30 | United Kingdom –, The Crags Centre, 10 Bowmont Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9RY, United Kingdom
INFORMATION:

Seminar run by George McCall sensei, under the auspices of Edinburgh Kendo Club. The main instructor of the seminar will be Yano sensei (8 dan), supported by a team of highly experienced assistants.

SCHEDULE:
Friday 28th July – Sunday 30th July

ADDRESS:
The Crags Centre,
10 Bowmont Place
EH8 9RY
Edinburgh

United Kingdom

CONTACT:
Any queries should go to Dez Whitson at information@edinburghkendo.co.uk
More info about the grading contact Young Park: kendograding@britishkendoassociation.com
Full information about the event in this link

剣道講習会 Kendocampus Valencia 2023
2023-07-26 - 2023-07-30 | Spain –, Pabellón Deportivo y Cultural La Petxina 42, Valencia, Valencia, 46008
INFORMATION:

Welcome to Kendocampus Valencia 2023, an international kendo seminar and tournament organized by Yōshinkai Kendo Valencia with the collaboration of the Valencia’s Judo Federation and the Hyogo’s Kendo Federation. This event will spread over a weekend from 26th to 30th July and will be placed in Valencia. Fortunately, this year we’ll count again on the presence of a HYOGO’S DELEGATION KENDO FEDERATION and invited Sensei.

Technical direction:
IKEDA Masanori 8 Dan Kyoshi
NAGANO Kenji 8 Dan Kyoshi
AKIYAMA Masahiko 8 Dan Kyoshi

Invited sensei :
CASTRO David 7 Dan Renshi
PEYDRÓ Santiago 7 Dan Renshi
GONZÁLEZ Asunción 6 Dan
(More TBC…)
SCHEDULE:

Wednesday 26th July – Sunday 30th July

(ENGLISH – ESPAÑOL ABAJO)
Welcome to Kendocampus Valencia 2023, an international kendo seminar and tournament organized by Yōshinkai Kendo Valencia with the collaboration of the Valencia’s Judo Federation and the Hyogo’s Kendo Federation.
This event will spread over a weekend from 26th to 30th July and will be placed in Valencia. Fortunately, this year we’ll count again on the presence of a HYOGO’S DELEGATION KENDO FEDERATION and invited Sensei.
– Technical Direction:
IKEDA Masanori 8 Dan Kyoshi
NAGANO Kenji 8 Dan Kyoshi
AKIYAMA Masahiko 8 Dan Kyoshi
~ Invited sensei ~
GUTIÉRREZ Antonio 7 Dan Kyoshi
CASTRO David 7 Dan Renshi
PEYDRÓ Santiago 7 Dan Renshi
GONZÁLEZ Asunción 6 Dan Renshi
PÉREZ Rubén 6 Dan Renshi
(More TBC…)
– Schedule:
~From Wednesday 26th to Friday 28th July~
9.00 to 11.30 – Seminar
17.30 to 20.00 – Seminar
· Optional ·
Visits to old town and the beach under request.
~Saturday 29th July~
8.30 – Shinai check
9.00 to 14.00 – Tournament (individual & teams)
17.00 to 18.30 – Tournament (dan individual)
18.30 to 20.00 – Seminar
21.30 – Sayonara Party
~Sunday 30th July~
10.00 to 12.00 – Seminar
12.00 to 14.00 – Kendo examinations** (up to 4 Dan)
** We don’t arrange the procedures for it, please ask to your federation.
– Registration fees:
· Kendocampus (5 days):
Individual – 95 € until 10th July / 120 € from 11th July
Team*** – 240 € until 10th July / 300 € from 11th July
Junior – 70 €
· 1/2 Kendocampus (3 days):
Individual – 75 €
Team*** – 180 € until 10th July / 195 € from 11th July
Junior – 40 €
· 1 day-Kendocampus (Saturday only):
Individual – 50 €
Team*** – 120 €
Junior – 30 €
· Sayonara Party: 25 €
*** Team shall be made up of 3 people from the same dojo. Fees are applicable as far as the 3 people choose the same modality (Kendocampus, 1/2 Kendocampus or 1 day-Kendocampus), in any other case fees will be applied as individual, losing the discount.
– Registration:
· Individual: https://forms.gle/uuXazNMsTE5qW7mb6
· Teams: https://forms.gle/BQJKfxPREe6sC8Ev9

ADDRESS:

Pabellón Deportivo y Cultural La Petxina 42
46008

Valencia, Spain

CONTACT:
Facebook – 剣道講習会 Kendocampus Valencia 2023

Utrecht Kendo Kata Taikai
2023-07-23 | Netherlands –, Sporthal Nieuw Welgelegen. Grebbeberglaan 13, Utrecht, 3527 VX
INFORMATION:

This taikai is open to anybody practicing kendo kata. Are you a kendoka, iaidoka or jodoka? Do you practice any other martial art that has brought you in contact with kendo kata? Come and meet other kenshi to measure our performance and learn from each other.
Please register right away with your partner. There are two categories:

In the first the katas asked will be ippon-me, nihon-me and sambon-me.
In the second category the full ten katas will be included.

Please notice that if your dan degree in kendo is above sandan, you can only register for the second category. If you are have not achieve your kendo sandan yet, you can compete in the category of your choosing. If your discipline is other than kendo, both categories are open to you.

When you register, write down the 1st person as CONTACT PERSON, and the 2nd as PARTICIPANT 1
ADDRESS:
Sporthal Nieuw Welgelegen.
Grebbeberglaan 13 3527 VX
Utrecht
Netherlands
SCHEDULE:
Sunday 23th July – 12:30 to 16:30 Setsuko Kobayashi Cup and Seminar
REGISTRATION & FEES:
Seminar fee: 5€ (Pay at the hall)
CONTACT:
If you want to know more please mail to inti.suarez@gmail.com

30th Hungary Kendo Cup - 2023
2023-07-21 - 2023-07-23 | Hungary –, National Civil Service University Ludovika Aréna, Budapest, Diószegi Sámuel street 25, Budapest, 1089
INFORMATION:
The Hungary Kendo cup is back this year! Come and enjoy a great kendo competition in a wonderful city. There is also grading up to 5th dan.

Individual competition

Men’s ( 18 years old and above)
Ladies’ ( 18 years old and above)
Junior (15,16,17 years old at the time of the championship, No gender restriction, in case of 8 participants)
Children (Older than 10 and younger than 14 years old at the time of the championship in case of 8 participants)
1.dan and under ( No gender restriction in case of 16 participants)”

Team competition:

If you do not have a Team, then we are going to put you into one on spot!
No gender restriction, 14 years old and above, teams composed of 5 persons out of 7 inscriptions.

SCHEDULE:
Friday 21st July

18:00 to 20:00 – Godo geiko
Saturday 22nd July

09:00 to 18:00 – Individual competition and grading up to 5th dan
19:00 to 29:00 – Welcome Party!

Sunday 23rd July

09:00 to 13:00 – Team competitions & Godo geiko

ADDRESS:
Budapest National Civil Service University
Ludovika tér 2,
1083
Hungary

ACOMMODATION:

Dormitory of Magyary Zoltán Budapest, F01 iroda, Orczy út 1, 1089. Budapest. Hungary
Check the dorms out following this link!

REGISTRATION & FEES:

Registration for gradings: 25/06/2023
Registration for the tournament: 26/06/2023

Individual competition: 20€/person
Team competition: 35€/team (paid in cash on the spot!)
Accommodation: 25€ person/night without a meal

Bank details (if your fee is more the €50!):
Name of account: MKSZ
Hungarian Kendo Federation (MKSZ) Address: 1073 Budapest,Dob u. 80.
Bank Address: Magnet Bank, Andrássy út 98, 1062
Account number €: 16200216-17082408
IBAN Code: [REDACTED]
BIC/Swift: HBWEHUHB
PLEASE write a note: HKC+your name+name of Citiy+name of dojo
The HKF dan exam & team competition fee must be paid by cash at the registration desk.
Please transfer the exact fee and bare all bank charges, otherwise we going to ask you to pay the difference on location. All SEPA style bank transfer usually has 4,50€ extra charges!
CONTACT:
Page event – Hungary Kendo Cup: link

31st Summer Seminar Kanku Huesca Kendo-Iaido - 2023
2023-07-14 - 2023-07-16 | Spain –, C/Jordi Girona 1, Barcelona, 08034
INFORMATION:
Welcome to one of the funniest and enjoyable seminar of the year. Combining kendo and iaido together, and including one of the best sayounara parties ever – Everyone needs a costume and the topic changes every year. Do not miss it!
The seminar will be directed by:

Emilio Gomez 7 dan Kendo kyoshi – 7 dan Iaido kyoshi
Antonio Gutierrez 7 dan Kendo kyoshi – 7 dan Iaido renshi

SCHEDULE:
Friday 14th – Saturday 15th, July

09:00 – 10:45 Iaido seminar
11:00 – 13:00 Kendo seminar
LUNCH BREAK
16:45 – 18:15 Iaido seminar
18:30 – 20:15 – Kendo seminar

Sunday 16th July

09:00 – 11:00 Gradings for kyus both for Iaido and Kendo (with authorisation of their sensei)
11:00 – 12:30 – Goodbye Keiko

ADDRESS:
IES Piramide
Ctra. Cuarte, S/N
22071
Huesca

Spain

REGISTRATION & FEES:

Registration deadline: 04/07/2023
For registration contact: antoniogv@telefonica.net / +34 606152386

Only kendo: 45€
Only iaido: 35€

Both Kendo and iaido: 60€

ACCOMMODATION:

IES Piramide – Crta.Cuarte S/N, 22071, Huesca, Spain – 20€/night

CONTACT:
Facebook page: link

Fontenay – 43rd seminar of Kendo & Iaido 2023
2023-07-10 - 2023-07-21 | Czech Republic –
INFORMATION:

If you are searching for a lovely summer holiday, do not miss this event: two weeks full of iaido and kendo. The first week, from Monday 10th to Friday 14th, is focused on iaido. The second week, from Monday 17th to Friday 21st, is focused on kendo.

SCHEDULE:
Monday 10th to Friday 14th, July

Iaido:

Kihon and kendo no kata
Zen Ken Ren Iaido (Setei-iai),
Muso shinden ryu: shoden, chuden okuden

Monday 17th to Friday 21st, July

Kendo:

General practice of kendo no kata
Gogyo no kata
Referee practice
Kyu gradings (with the authorisation of the sensei)

ADDRESS:
INCAF accueil 1
Rue F. Eon
85203
Fontenay-le-Comte

France

REGISTRATION & FEES:

Registration form: link
For one week only: 100 €
For two weeks: 150 €
Organisation fees: 10.50 € / person

Organisation fees without meals and/or accommodation: 31.50 € / person

ACCOMMODATION:

The seminar offers different accommodation options:
Full pack: For 6 nights including breakfast, lunch and dinner for each day.

Individual room: 330.50€ / person
Double room: 250€ / person
Triple room: 239€ / person

For 6 nights including only breakfast

Individual room (6 nights): 195€ / person
Individual room (1 nights): 32.5€ / person
Double room (6 nights): 120€ / person
Double room (1 nights): 20€ / person
Triple room (6 nights): 111€ / person
Triple room (1 nights): 18.50€ / person

Lunch packs: Breakfast or dinner

Only breakfast: 4€ / person
Appetizer buffet + Dessert or single course of : 10.50€ / person
Menu (3 courses): 16.5€ / person
Double room (6 nights): 120€ / person

CONTACT:
Page event: link
All information about the event (in French): link

Vratislavia Cup 2023
2023-07-08 - 2023-07-09 | Poland –, Chełmońskiego 16, Wrocław, 51-630
INFORMATION:

Vratislavia Cup is here! Come and enjoy a great kendo competition in a wonderful city. There is also grading up to 4th dan.

SCHEDULE:
Saturday 8th July

8:00 – Registration and fees / Shinai check
9:00 – Line up
9:15 – KYU OPEN Individual Tournament – open class
11:15 – Women’s Individual Torurnament – open class
BREAK 12:00 – 13:30 LUNCH, Shinai check
13:45 – Men’s Individual Tournament DAN + the first 8 Men from the KYU OPEN Tournament
16:30 – Award Ceremony
16:45 – Registration and fees for exams
17:00 – Exam 1 DAN, Exam 2 – 4 DAN
21:00 – Sayonara Party – The Island “SŁODOWA” – a waterside terrace “LOS FLAMINGOS”

Sunday 9th July

9:00 – Registration and fees / Shinai check
9:45 – Line up
10:00 – Tournament of 3-person OPEN teams – DAN, KYU, Women, Men, mix
BREAK 12:00 – 13:00 LUNCH
14:30 – Award ceremony
15:00 – 15:55 Goodwill keiko for all
16:00 – End of the Vratislavia Cup event

ADDRESS:
Sports Hall of the Wrocław University of Technology
Chełmońskiego 16
51-630
Wrocław

Poland

REGISTRATION:

Registration for gradings: 25/06/2023

Registration for the tournament: 26/06/2023

CONTACT:
Facebook event Vratislavia Cup: link
Page event: link

2023 BKA Kendo Stoke Seminar and grading
2023-07-08 - 2023-07-09 | United Kingdom –, New Horizons Centre, Uplands Avenue, Chell, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6JT
INFORMATION:
Annual kendo Stoke-on-Trent seminar and grading up to 4th dan

SCHEDULE:
Saturday 8th July – 09:30 to 13:30 Kendo seminar
Sunday 9th July – 09:30 to 13:30 Kendo seminar

ADDRESS:
New Horizons Centre, Uplands Avenue,
Chell, Stoke-on-Trent
ST6 6JT

United Kingdom

REGISTRATION:

Registration closes: 25/06/2023
Seminar fee:

Full seminar: £25
Saturday only: £20
Sunday only: £10
Full seminar (junior): £12.5
Saturday only (junior): £10
Sunday only (junior): £5

CONTACT:
More info about the event contact Steven Plimbley: sjplimbley@gmail.com
More info about the grading contact Young Park: kendograding@britishkendoassociation.com
Full information about the event in this link

Tamashii Cup
2023-07-08 - 2023-07-09 | Portugal –, Pavilhao Fontes Pereira de Melo, Rua do Professor Damiao Peres, 44, Porto, Porto, 4100-198
INFORMATION:
Save the date! On the weekend of the 8th and 9th of July, Porto will host the 2023 edition of Tamashii Cup, an international competition with a shinpan seminar. This event is organized by Kendo Clube do Porto, under the auspices of the Portuguese Kendo Federation.

SCHEDULE:

8th of July

Shinpan seminar open to all levels and lead by European Nana-dan Sensei, international referees at the highest level, and open to all participants

9th of July

The whole day is reserved for shiai and will have three different competitions:

– Mudan to Shodan
– Nidan and Up (open)
– Three member teams (no restrictions)
NOTE: Participation in this weekend is open to all national and international participants registered and with good standing with their respective Federation (registered with EKF or FIK)

REGISTRATION & FEES:

Registration via this link. Deadline 3rd July 2023
Fees: Shinpan seminar, 8th of july: Free of charge, no registration needed.
Individual competitor: 10 €. Teams: 15€ per team / 5 € per competitor

CONTACT:

More information via this LINK.
