Autumn Seminar 2026 (02-04/10/2026) & Iwatate Cup

We are delighted to welcome Asano Seiichirō Sensei (8th Dan Kyōshi) and Suzuki Noriko Sensei (7th Dan Kyōshi) to Copenhagen for our annual Autumn Seminar from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th October 2026.

Both instructors are graduates of the renowned Kokushikan University and have visited Europe on numerous occasions to share their experience and approach to Kendo.

The three-day seminar will focus on correct Kendo fundamentals and their effective application in shiai and shinpan. The seminar will conclude on Sunday with the Fourth Iwatate Cup Championship Tournament.

Please review the participation and competition requirements in the Additional Info section before registering.

IMPORTANT:

The minimum level required to participate in the seminar is 5th Kyu. Participants must be comfortable wearing and training in full bogu. Minimum age for participation in the seminar is 14 years old.

Participation in the seminar is required in order to enter the Fourth Iwatate Cup.

The competition is open to kendoka up to and including 5th Dan.

The minimum age for participation in the Iwatate Cup is 16 years old.