31st Hungary Sakura Cup - 18 April 2026

🌸 Welcome to the 31st Hungary Sakura Cup! 🌸
Join us for an exciting weekend dedicated to the spirit of youth kendo, celebrating children, juniors, and budding kendokas from around the world! This year's event promises not only thrilling competitions but also a chance to forge friendships and create unforgettable memories.

🗓 Schedule:

• Friday, April 17: Sakura Keiko
  Time: 18:30–20:00
  Venue: Coming soon
• Saturday, April 18: 31st Hungary Sakura Cup
  Hall Opens: 07:30
  Opening Ceremony: 09:30
  Venue: Ludovika Arena, Diószegi Sámuel utca 25, 1089 Budapest
• Sunday, April 19: Sakura Kendo Seminar
  Teachers:
  • Shinzuke Murakami sensei, Kyoshi 7. dan - Austria
  • Axel Diebold sensei, 6. dan - France
  • Toshinari Miyoshi sensei, 5. dan - Japan
  • Andrej Milosevic sensei, 5. dan - Serbia
  • Nathank Gallinger sensei, 5. dan - USA
  Time: 10:00 – 13:00
  Venue: Budapest Főnix Kendo Dojo, Kodály Zoltán Ált. Isk., Marczibányi tér 1

💳 Registration & Payment:

• Registration Time: 07:30–09:00 on Saturday
• Fees: Details available on the event website
• Bank Transfer Details:
  • Account Holder: Budapest Főnix Kendo és Iaido Klub
  • Magnet Bank IBAN: HU06 1620 0106 1162 1988 0000 0000 0000
    Only club payments accepted; individual transfers are not allowed. On-site payment is also welcomed.

🏆 Competition Categories Include:

• Kihon (Basic Technique): Various age groups from 5 to 24 years.
• Shiai Categories: Compete individually in respective categories, including junior events and youth divisions.
• Junior Team Event also available with guidance from organizers for mixed teams.

📸 Additional Notes:

• Clubs are kindly asked to bring their own "taskis" (red/white ribbons).
• Media coverage may occur with photos/videos published online.
• Schedule and categories may be adjusted as needed.

✉️ Contact Us:
For more information, feel free to reach out: budapestkendo@gmail.com

Join us for this amazing kendo weekend! We can't wait to see you there!