DFWKIK, in conjunction with the SWKIF, is excited to announce the 18th Nabeshima Cup Taikai, the 12th Texas Open Taikai, and SWKIF Spring Shinsa up to 4 dan. The events will take place April 28 – April 30.
Information Packet
Please refer to the event information packet for more detailed information about the event:
2023 Nabeshima Information Packet (PDF)
Registration
Registration has closed for Nabeshima 2023. See you all there!
Shinsa
Please refer to the instructions for shinsa application PDF below if you are planning to test at the shinsa on Sunday.
SWKIF Spring 2023 Kendo Shinsa Application Material (PDF)
The shinsa panels will test up to 4 dan.
The shinsa application deadline is April 16th.
Locations
Taikai, Seminar, and Shinsa
The Episcopal School of Dallas
4100 Merrell Road
Dallas, Texas 75229
Saturday Dinner
Maggiano’s Little Italy
6001 W Park Blvd
Plano, TX 75093
Schedule
Friday
| 6:00pm – 9:00pm | SWKIF Board of Directors meeting (Holiday Inn Express & Suites North Dallas at Preston) |
| 6:00pm – 8:45pm | Seminar led by: Doug Imanishi Sensei: Kyoshi 7 Dan, AUSKF Competition Committee and Risk Management Committee Member, President of PNKF, Head Instructor of the Seattle Kendo Kai Takuro Yamaoka Sensei: 5 Dan, Team USA, Captain of the SWKIF Regional Team, Head instructor of the Omaha Kendo & Iaido Kyokai |
Saturday
| 8:00am- 8:45am | Taikai registration and Shinai Check |
| 8:30am | Shinpan meeting |
| 9:00am | March-In, Opening Ceremony |
| 9:30am | Group Photo |
| 9:40am | Nihon Kendo Kata Enbu |
| 10:00am | Nabeshima Cup division and Texas Open matches |
| 12:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:15pm | Jodo Enbu |
| 2:30pm | Nabeshima Cup and Texas Open Semifinals/Finals (Court A) |
| 5:00pm | Awards Presentation & Closing Ceremony |
| 6:00pm | Empty Building |
| Time Permitting | Godo Keiko |
| 7:30pm | Dinner at Maggiano’s Little Italy |
Sunday
| 8:00am | Building Opens |
| 8:30am | Shinsa registration |
| 9:00am | Shinsa Starts (up to 4 dan) |
| 12:30pm | Empty Building |
| Time Permitting | Godo Keiko |
Payments
The below paypal links are used to pay for Seminar and Taikai related fees, indicated in your Seminar/Taikai Registration.
| Description | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar Fee | $20.00 | |
| Taikai Fee (Adult) | $40.00 | |
| Taikai Fee (Youth) | $20.00 | |
| Saturday Lunch Shinpan will receive complimentary lunch |
$12.00 | |
| Saturday Dinner (Adult) | $35.00 | |
| Saturday Dinner (Kids 5-11) | $18.00 | |
| Additional Donation We greatly appreciate any extra support! |