2014 National Kendo Championships

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Friday, June 27, 2014 to Sunday, June 29, 2014

All US Kendo Federation to Host 2014 National Championships in San Diego

SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 8, 2014 – The All United States Kendo Federation (AUSKF) today announced that it will host the 2014 All U. S. Kendo Championships in San Diego.  The event, celebrating the Japanese art of swordsmanship, will take place June 27th through June 29th  at the Harry West Gymnasium of San Diego City College on Park Blvd. 

For the first time ever, the AUSKF tournament committee has decided to bring the competition to San Diego.  The 2014 All U. S. Kendo Championships allow over 400 gifted athletes from all corners of the country to compete at the highest level of kendo.  The San Diego Sports Commissioner has confirmed his attendance and will extend a welcome speech to guests and competitors.

Spectators, family members and kendo practitioners come together from throughout the United States to celebrate the world of kendo and the many extraordinary athletes, who exhibit the physical agility and mental discipline necessary to compete in this tournament.  Competitors range in age from 12 to 70 and will compete in over 20 different divisions.

“We are very excited to have this event which will host candidates from all across the mainland US,” said Vice President for Competition Tim Yuge. “It is a great way for competitors to showcase their skills and for Kendo enthusiasts to come together.”

The public is invited to attend the tournament free of charge.

When: June 27th – Jun 29th     9 AM – 4 PM
Where: Harry West Gymnasium, San Diego City College
1313 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA  92101 

FREE EVENT - 13th triennial National Kendo Championships will host 400 competitors from throughout the country competing at their highest level in 20 different divisions. Come out and support our talented athletes! 

About All United States Kendo Federation: The AUSKF is a non-profit umbrella organization supporting the 15 regional member federations with over 5,000 members across the country.  It is responsible for hosting national tournaments, training a U.S. team for international competition, organizing promotional examination opportunities for higher ranks and interfacing to the International Kendo Federation (FIK).  The AUSKF also provides the member federations with support programs to promote kendo in their region.  For more information, visit http://www.auskf.info/.

Picture by: Dennis Ralutin