The International Battodo Federation Taikai was held in Tsurumi on November 10, 2024. Seven members of the Kenshinkan branch participated in the event. As always, the event was a great success and tremendous fun. We look forward to next year's event - October 26, 2025. Join us!


Last but certainly not least - every time we visit Japan we make sure to pay our respects to Nakamura Sensei at Sojiji Temple. Without his efforts, we would not be able to enjoy such amazing training and events with the International Battodo Federation that he founded.
Last but certainly not least - every time we visit Japan we make sure to pay our respects to Nakamura Sensei at Sojiji Temple. Without his efforts, we would not be able to enjoy such amazing training and events with the International Battodo Federation that he founded.
Welcome sign for the IBF Taikai 2024.
Welcome sign for the IBF Taikai 2024.
Group photo with honored guests, judges and participants before the taikai kicked off. Large group this year!
Group photo with honored guests, judges and participants before the taikai kicked off. Large group this year!
Toyama Ryu embu by international seniors - two members of Kenshinkan branch - Yoshi and Tex. A great honor.
Toyama Ryu embu by international seniors - two members of Kenshinkan branch - Yoshi and Tex. A great honor.
Sato Seiji performs Happogiri - always amazing.
Sato Seiji performs Happogiri - always amazing.
An amazing teacher - always a pleasure to get detailed instruction each year.
An amazing teacher - always a pleasure to get detailed instruction each year.
With good friend Takahashi san - look forward to seeing him every trip.
With good friend Takahashi san - look forward to seeing him every trip.
Each event is a chance to connect with old friends - great to see Josh this year.
Each event is a chance to connect with old friends - great to see Josh this year.
The Kenshinkan branch with Nakamura Tomoko 会長 , Sato Seiji Sensei and Nomura Sensei.
The Kenshinkan branch with Nakamura Tomoko 会長 , Sato Seiji Sensei and Nomura Sensei.
Kenshinkan branch members had some good results this year. Alyse and David took 2nd and 3rd in Nidan and below Kata. Keyan received his first individual medal - 3rd in the Sandan-Yondan shizan event. Tex was fortunate to receive 3rd in the Godan and above kata, and 2nd in Kumitachi with friend Mat R.
Kenshinkan branch members had some good results this year. Alyse and David took 2nd and 3rd in Nidan and below Kata. Keyan received his first individual medal - 3rd in the Sandan-Yondan shizan event. Tex was fortunate to receive 3rd in the Godan and above kata, and 2nd in Kumitachi with friend Mat R.
Great to see these gents each year - the conversation just picks up where we left it.
Great to see these gents each year - the conversation just picks up where we left it.
Until next year - ice cold!
Until next year - ice cold!
Pre-taikai training at the Yokohama Budokan.
Pre-taikai training at the Yokohama Budokan.
Members of the San Diego group with instructors at pre-taikai practice.
Members of the San Diego group with instructors at pre-taikai practice.
Always some socializing after practice and events.
Always some socializing after practice and events.
Lunch on first day of the Bus Trip - HOT FOOD.
Lunch on first day of the Bus Trip - HOT FOOD.
Color coordinated :-)
Color coordinated :-)
Yummy lunch on the bus trip.
Yummy lunch on the bus trip.
Mount Fuji was being elusive the two days of the trip.
Mount Fuji was being elusive the two days of the trip.
One of the Oshino Hakkai ponds - day one of the bus trip. Natural wells (8) formed from the water filtering through Mt. Fuji.
One of the Oshino Hakkai ponds - day one of the bus trip. Natural wells (8) formed from the water filtering through Mt. Fuji.
Fujinomiya Sengen shrine - the head shrine for over 1300 Sengen and Asama shrines nationwide.
Fujinomiya Sengen shrine - the head shrine for over 1300 Sengen and Asama shrines nationwide.
View of Mt. Fuji from the Fujisan World Heritage Center.
View of Mt. Fuji from the Fujisan World Heritage Center.
Love the manhole covers in Japan.
Love the manhole covers in Japan.
Quick stop at a sake brewery to sample the wares!
Quick stop at a sake brewery to sample the wares!
Group dinner at hotel after Day 1 of the bus trip - very tasty.
Group dinner at hotel after Day 1 of the bus trip - very tasty.
Cable car ride to Kunozan Toshogu shrine. The shrine is dedicated to Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu, who founded the Tokugawa Shogunate in 1603.
Cable car ride to Kunozan Toshogu shrine. The shrine is dedicated to Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu, who founded the Tokugawa Shogunate in 1603.
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine - didn't ask what the umbrellas mean??
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine - didn't ask what the umbrellas mean??
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine.
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine.
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine - see the upside down mon? Put there on purpose - meaning the shrine is still not complete.
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine - see the upside down mon? Put there on purpose - meaning the shrine is still not complete.
Group photo - Kunozan Toshogu Shrine.
Group photo - Kunozan Toshogu Shrine.
Mt. Fuji from beach by Mihono Matsubara.
Mt. Fuji from beach by Mihono Matsubara.
Fresh sushi lunch - about as fresh as it gets.
Fresh sushi lunch - about as fresh as it gets.
Ate so much tuna!
Ate so much tuna!
Takano Sensei and Yoshi cutting up outside Hiroshige Museum - very nice showing of The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido.
Takano Sensei and Yoshi cutting up outside Hiroshige Museum - very nice showing of The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido.
Planning dinner for a 2026 US IBF Taikai - Vegas anyone?
Planning dinner for a 2026 US IBF Taikai - Vegas anyone?
Last but certainly not least - every time we visit Japan we make sure to pay our respects to Nakamura Sensei at Sojiji Temple. Without his efforts, we would not be able to enjoy such amazing training and events with the International Battodo Federation that he founded.
Last but certainly not least - every time we visit Japan we make sure to pay our respects to Nakamura Sensei at Sojiji Temple. Without his efforts, we would not be able to enjoy such amazing training and events with the International Battodo Federation that he founded.
Welcome sign for the IBF Taikai 2024.
Welcome sign for the IBF Taikai 2024.
Welcome sign for the IBF Taikai 2024.
Group photo with honored guests, judges and participants before the taikai kicked off. Large group this year!
Toyama Ryu embu by international seniors - two members of Kenshinkan branch - Yoshi and Tex. A great honor.
Sato Seiji performs Happogiri - always amazing.
An amazing teacher - always a pleasure to get detailed instruction each year.
With good friend Takahashi san - look forward to seeing him every trip.
Each event is a chance to connect with old friends - great to see Josh this year.
The Kenshinkan branch with Nakamura Tomoko 会長 , Sato Seiji Sensei and Nomura Sensei.
Kenshinkan branch members had some good results this year. Alyse and David took 2nd and 3rd in Nidan and below Kata. Keyan received his first individual medal - 3rd in the Sandan-Yondan shizan event. Tex was fortunate to receive 3rd in the Godan and above kata, and 2nd in Kumitachi with friend Mat R.
Great to see these gents each year - the conversation just picks up where we left it.
Until next year - ice cold!
Pre-taikai training at the Yokohama Budokan.
Members of the San Diego group with instructors at pre-taikai practice.
Always some socializing after practice and events.
Lunch on first day of the Bus Trip - HOT FOOD.
Color coordinated :-)
Yummy lunch on the bus trip.
Mount Fuji was being elusive the two days of the trip.
One of the Oshino Hakkai ponds - day one of the bus trip. Natural wells (8) formed from the water filtering through Mt. Fuji.
Fujinomiya Sengen shrine - the head shrine for over 1300 Sengen and Asama shrines nationwide.
View of Mt. Fuji from the Fujisan World Heritage Center.
Love the manhole covers in Japan.
Quick stop at a sake brewery to sample the wares!
Group dinner at hotel after Day 1 of the bus trip - very tasty.
Cable car ride to Kunozan Toshogu shrine. The shrine is dedicated to Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu, who founded the Tokugawa Shogunate in 1603.
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine - didn't ask what the umbrellas mean??
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine.
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine - see the upside down mon? Put there on purpose - meaning the shrine is still not complete.
Group photo - Kunozan Toshogu Shrine.
Mt. Fuji from beach by Mihono Matsubara.
Fresh sushi lunch - about as fresh as it gets.
Ate so much tuna!
Takano Sensei and Yoshi cutting up outside Hiroshige Museum - very nice showing of The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido.
Planning dinner for a 2026 US IBF Taikai - Vegas anyone?
Last but certainly not least - every time we visit Japan we make sure to pay our respects to Nakamura Sensei at Sojiji Temple. Without his efforts, we would not be able to enjoy such amazing training and events with the International Battodo Federation that he founded.
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