Are there competitions or tournaments for Kendo?
Absolutely! Every year there are approximately 5-7 tournaments, also known as Taikai, in the Pacific Northwest area. The largest, held in British Columbia, normally is host to hundreds of competitors. Taikais are great fun and provide an opportunity to meet and practice Kendo with other Kenshi from all over the region, and in some cases from other states or even countries. At the national level, the best competitors from each regional federation gather every three years for the US Kendo Championships, hosted by the AUSKF. International competition is hosted by the International Kendo Federation at the World Kendo Championships, which is also held every three years.
