Austin Kendo Doshikai and the Kendo Association at the University of Texas host the Longhorn Invitational Team Kendo Taikai on Saturday, September 28. This year we are fortunate to welcome Mr. Yoshiteru Tagawa, Kendo Hanshi 8-Dan, as our Honored Guest for the weekend events. We are also grateful to have AUSKF and SWKIF President, Mr. Michio Kajitani, Kendo Kyoshi 7-Dan, as our Tournament President. We look forward to seeing you all in a few weeks.
Registration is now closed. Please refer to the tournament information package here for all information, including team eligibility, individual liability waivers and bento/dinner payments, payment methods and payment instructions. CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION PACKAGE. The registration deadline for taikai is September 8, 2024.
The SWKIF Shinsa (rank examination) and Godo Keiko will take place on Sunday, September 29. CLICK HERE FOR THE SHINSA PACKET. The application deadline for shinsa is September 20, 2024.
The entire weekend preliminary schedule is as follows:
9/27 (Fri) 6pm to 9pm - SWKIF Fall Board Meeting (Staybridge Suites, 901 Little Texas Lane, Austin TX 78745)
9/28 (Sat) 7:30am to 4:30pm - 19th Longhorn Invitational Team Kendo Taikai
9/28 (Sat) 4:30pm to 5:45pm - Godo Keiko
9/28 (Sat) 7pm to 9pm - Sayonara Party (Fast Friends Beer Company)
9/29 (Sun) 9am to 11:30am - SWKIF Shinsa (up to 4-dan)
9/29 (Sun) 11:30am to 12:30pm - Godo Keiko
There are no group hotel reservations set up at this time except for VIP Guests / Shinpan. Considering the relatively high demand for hotels and flights to Austin, please consider looking for and booking travel and accommodations in advance. Our unofficial hotel is the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin South, 701 E. Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78745.