IBF Taikai 2026 - Las Vegas
The IBF sponsored a Taikai in Las Vegas in March 2026. Several days of training, seminars, testing and competition were enjoyed by all. The following gallery collects some of the highlights of the event.
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Group photo of instructors and special guests.
Group photo before the taikai.
Group photo following IBF seminar on Friday.
Members of Kenshinkan - Joe, Katie and John all attending their first taikai.
Bow in before starting the final event with a Howard Clark katana as the grand prize. The first place winners of all of the kata and cutting events had a free cutting of a mat to demonstrate the spirit of the sword. Kurt Brown of the DC Mugairyu group was the winner. Congrats!
Members of Kenshinkan had a good showing at the event.
We can retire this banner - need a pic with Rous included!
Group photo of instructors and special guests.