2023 Detroit Open Taikai Registration Open
Registration for the 2023 Detroit Open Taikai is now live. Please visit the link below to register.
2023 Detroit Open Taikai Announcement and Registration
The deadline for individual registration is 1/21/2023.
The deadline for dojo representatives to complete team composition is 1/28/2023.
If you have any questions or issues please contact tournament@detroitkendodojo.com for assistance.
Some Recent Pictures from MWKF Training Sessions
As you may know, the MWKF team coach and manager have been facilitating training sessions in states across our federation. Here are some recent pictures from some of those training sessions. Keep watching your email and this site for announcements of future training opportunities.







MWKF Team and Group Training – Saturday, January 28, 2023, and 2023 MWKF Seminar – Sunday, January 29, 2023 – Niles, Illinois
Team and Group Training, January 28, 2023
Location: Rand School (Futaba Kai School )
2550 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004.
The practice will be 4:30 -7:00. Please enter at door # 5, on the south side of the building. Doors will open around 4:15.
Please RSVP to the best of your ability by emailing team@mwkf.org
2023 MWKF Seminar, January 29, 2023
Date: Sunday, January 29, 2023
Location: Feldman Park Gym
Golf-Maine Park District
8800 W Kathy Lane, Niles, IL 60714
Seminar schedule
09:00 – 11:30 Referee seminar
12:30 – 15:00 Basic technique training method with a Bokuto
15:15 – 16:15 Joint practice
Facility opening: 08:30 (reception starts)
Application link
https://forms.gle/CzgngVaFm3dMGiWD9
Deadline for application
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Lunch
You can order when you register for the seminar.
Lunch box: $15
Or please prepare by yourself.
Eligibility Requirements
Referee seminar:
Sho dan or higher (2 Dan or higher is required)
Basic technique training method with a Bokuto:
All MWKF federation members
All MWKF federation members and 2-5 Kyu examinees, Dojo instructors (3 Dan or higher) are encouraged to actively participate.
Joint practice:
All MWKF federation members
Covid-19 infection control
In order to protect against Covid-19, everyone should meet the following requirements: You will be asked to present your certificate at the entrance to all events.
Submitting a COVID-19 Questionnaire at the entry. You must also sign a waiver. Basically, please bring and submit what you have filled out in advance at the entrance.
If everyone fills in at the reception on the day, the start time of the seminar will be delayed, so please cooperate.
・Wear a mask in the seminar venue.
・Maintain social distancing (6 feet apart) as much as possible.
・Please wear a mask and face shield during practice.
If you have any questions, please contact us at mwkf.edu@gmail. com
Midwest Kendo Federation
Education vice president
Atsushi Kurita