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2024 Nikkei Games Budo Tournament (Kendo)
Sunday, 8/4/24
Cal State Long Beach Pyramid

  • application packet (xlsx)
    • deadline 7/21/24
    • sign in 8-8:45am

  • location: CSULB Pyramid
    1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach
    (see pushpin)

  • fees
    • tournament fee: $30, all divisions
    • no bento orders for competitors and spectators. However, food vendors will be open and operating inside the Pyramid.
    • lunch will be provided for referees, officials, and volunteers

  • admission notes
    • admission to the event is free for everyone, however there is a parking fee.
      Park in the metered areas (meter machines accept cash and credit cards). For safety reasons, do not park in the parking structure.
    • competitors and volunteers receive a Nikkei Games t-shirt; volunteers also receive a wristband
    • volunteers are needed for court duties, front desk, and other Nikkei Games duties

  • tournament divisions
    • individual divisions (only one division may be entered)
      • women's dan (15 and older)
      • 1 dan
      • 2 dan
      • 3 dan
      • 4 dan and above
    • team divisions
      • 11 and under kyu
      • 12-14 kyu
      • 15-17 kyu
      • women's kyu (15 and older)
      • adult (2dan and below, 25 and older)

  • tournament regulations (see application packet)
    • individual divisions
      • 4 minutes, 2-min encho, hantei (except semifinals and finals)
    • team divisions
      • 3 minutes, no encho
      • nito and jodan not allowed, tsuki not valid
      • 3-player teams (except adult team 5-player)
    • players may compete in up to one individual and one team division
    • COVID rules
      • AJKF tsubazeriai provisional rules will be in effect, see AJKF video
      • masks and shields are optional

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