Images from the International Battodo Federation Taikai in Tsurumi, Yokohama, Japan on October 13, 2013.


GGC - serious business. As is that moustache!
GGC - serious business. As is that moustache!
Taikai Banner.
Taikai Banner.
Nakamura Tomoko Kaichou opening remarks.
Nakamura Tomoko Kaichou opening remarks.
Opening ceremony line-up.
Opening ceremony line-up.
Toyama Ryu embu - participants from UK, Australia, D.C., Lancaster and San Diego.
Toyama Ryu embu - participants from UK, Australia, D.C., Lancaster and San Diego.
Always enjoy the bento at the taikai. Yummy.
Always enjoy the bento at the taikai. Yummy.
Award ceremony - Tex in the background with a 3rd place in Nidan and below kata.
Award ceremony - Tex in the background with a 3rd place in Nidan and below kata.
After taikai fun - karaoke anyone?
After taikai fun - karaoke anyone?
Nakamura Kenzo Sensei is a karaoke star.
Nakamura Kenzo Sensei is a karaoke star.
GGC - serious business. As is that moustache!
GGC - serious business. As is that moustache!
Taikai Banner.
Taikai Banner.
Taikai Banner.
Nakamura Tomoko Kaichou opening remarks.
Opening ceremony line-up.
Toyama Ryu embu - participants from UK, Australia, D.C., Lancaster and San Diego.
Always enjoy the bento at the taikai. Yummy.
Award ceremony - Tex in the background with a 3rd place in Nidan and below kata.
After taikai fun - karaoke anyone?
Nakamura Kenzo Sensei is a karaoke star.
GGC - serious business. As is that moustache!
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