Hello fellow Kenshi!
We are excited to announce the annual Detroit Taikai will take place on the weekend of February 18th and 19th 2023 at Seaholm High School.
We are honored to have Kendo Kyoshi 8-Dan Komeda Toshiro Sensei who will be leading a seminar on Saturday the 18th at 8:30AM.
Education
Kyushu Gakuin High School and Chuo University
Occupation
Kyushu Gakuin High School Teacher
Kyushu Gakuin High School Coaching
Works as Kendo Head Coach at Kyushu Gakuin and led the high school team to achieve the following results
Japan National Inter-High School Kendo Championship
Team 1st place 8 times
Individual 1st place 4 times
Japan National High School Selection Kendo Tournament
Team 1st place 10 times
Japan National Gyokuryuki Kendo Tournament
Team 1st place 10 times
Japan National Sports Festival, Kendo Tournaments
Team 1st place
Individual Kendo Results
The All Japan National Kendo Championship
Participated 3 times
The Japan East West Kendo Competition
Participated 3 times
Japan National Sports Festival, Kendo Tournaments
Participated
All Japan Teacher Kendo Championships
Team 1st place
This is a rare opportunity to work with a distinguished sensei and should not be missed.
Seminar Schedule
7:30-8:30 Seminar Registration
8:30-8:50 Seminar Opening Ceremony
9:00-11:30 Seminar Main Portion
11:30-12:00 Individual Practice for Seminar Instruction
12:00-12:45 Lunch Time
12:45-2:30 Seminar Continuation and Conclusion
2:40-3:15 Joint Practice with all attendees
3:15-6:00 Rank Testing
Hotel Discount Available! (Includes breakfast meal vouchers)
We have secured a discounted rate at a the Detroit Marriott Southfield hotel which is near the Taikai. You can use the link below to purchase a room at the discounted rate for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Breakfast vouchers for 2 or 4 per room night are included. Breakfast is also served from 6:30 am on Saturday (Seminar) and 6:00 am Sunday (tournament) for your convenience.
Book your group rate for Detroit Kendo Tournament
Registration links for the tournament and seminar will be sent out soon. We are looking forward to seeing you and practicing Kendo together.
Mejirushi / Tasuki
Participants need to bring their own mejirushi / tasuki to the tournament. There will not be any provided.
Tournament / Seminar Registration Link
Registration is now closed.
MWKF Promotion Testing
If you are planning on taking a promotion test (up to 4-DAN) you need to register at this link : https://midwestkendofederation.com/promotions/
If you have any questions please contact tournament@detroitkendodojo.com for more information.