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🌸 Invitation to the 31st Hungary Sakura Cup - and Sakura WeekendWe are happy to welcome you to the 31st Hungary Sakura Cup, a celebration of youth kendo dedicated to children, juniors, and young kendokas on an international stage.
This milestone event is more than a tournament—it is a weekend of growth, friendship, and unforgettable experiences.
Whether you are stepping onto the shiaijo for the very first time or returning to challenge yourself once again, the Sakura Cup offers an inspiring and supportive environment to learn, compete, and connect across borders.
Watch the 2024 highlights: Hungary Sakura Cup 2025 Summary
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🌸 Special Guests
Coming soon
🌸 Sakura Weekend 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
Axel Diebold sensei, 6. dan
Toshinari Miyoshi sensei, 5. dan
Andrej Milosevic sensei, 5. dan
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Budapest Főnix Kendo Dojo, Kodály Zoltán Ált. Isk., Marczibányi tér 1
🌸 Registration & Payment
Registration: 07:30–09:00 on Saturday
Competitions will run on 6 shiaijos; the order will be announced after the opening ceremony.
Registration form and fee details are 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
Club payments only; individual transfers are not accepted.
On‑site payment is also available.
🌸 Competition Categories
Kihon (Basic Technique)
Includes kirikaeshi and uchikomi geiko on a motodachi in bogu - uchikomi includes: half a kirikaeshi (9 cuts), 2 men, 2 kote, 2 kote men, 2 do.
One category per competitor.
Kihon A: 5–9 yrs (girls & boys)
Kihon B: 10–13 yrs (girls & boys)
Kihon C: 14–17 yrs (girls & boys)
Kihon D: 18–24 yrs (girls & boys)
Shiai Categories:
One individual category per competitor.
Categories may be merged if necessary.
Junior A: 5–9 yrs (girls & boys)
Junior B: 10–12 yrs (girls & boys)
Junior C: 13–14 yrs (girls & boys)
Junior D: 15–17 yrs (boys)
Junior E: 15–17 yrs (girls)
Youth Men: 18–24 yrs
Youth Women: 18–24 yrs
Junior Team Event
Format under construction
Multiple teams per dojo allowed
Mixed‑dojo teams welcome—organizers will help form teams
🌸 Additional Notes
Clubs are kindly asked to bring their own taskis (red/white ribbons).
Photos and videos may be taken and published online or in media.
Organizers reserve the right to adjust the schedule and categories if needed.
Please bring your own set of "taski"s to the event (ribbon - red and white). Each competitor’s helper is responsible for placing the "taski" (ribbon - red or white) on the competitor before each match.
🌸 Contact
For further information, please write to: [email protected]
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ludovika Aréna, Diószegi Sámuel utca 25, Budapest 1089, Magyarország, Budapest, Hungary
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
