EVENT OVERVIEW
Join us for a full weekend celebrating the 52nd Anniversary of Torrance Kendo Dojo,
featuring our Anniversary Tournament and a special seminar led by Takahiro Nabeyama Sensei.
EVENT LOCATION
WEST HIGH SCHOOL
20401 Victor St., Torrance, CA 90503
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
SATURDAY · JANUARY 30, 2027
TEAM FORMAT
3-PERSON KACHINUKI
Winner Stays Format
DIVISIONS
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JUNIOR YOUTH 11 & Under |
YOUTH Ages 12–15 |
JUNIOR Ages 16–18 |
|
WOMEN’S |
ADULT KYU |
OPEN |
ELIGIBILITY
Teams are open—form your team with dojo members, friends, family, sensei, or kenshi from around the world.
One registration covers one 3-person team. Individual registration is also available, and individual registrants will be placed on a team.
Competitors may also enter the Open Division in addition to another eligible division.
REGISTRATION & FEES
3-PERSON TEAM — $120
Registration for one 3-person team. Includes Sunday’s Special Kendo Seminar for all three team members.
INDIVIDUAL — $40
For competitors registering without a team. Individual registrants will be placed on a 3-person team by the tournament organizers. Includes Sunday’s Special Kendo Seminar.
SEMINAR DETAILS
SUNDAY · JANUARY 31, 2027
SEMINAR INSTRUCTOR
TAKAHIRO NABEYAMA SENSEI
KYOSHI 8-DAN · 2026 ALL JAPAN 8-DAN CHAMPION
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Born in Fukuoka and began kendo at Imajuku Shonen Kendo Club.
- Attended PL Gakuen High School, winning the Gyokuryuki and both the individual and team titles at the Inter-High Championships.
- Attended the University of Tsukuba, where he won the All Japan University Team Championship twice, and later continued his studies at the university’s graduate school.
- Reached the Top 8 at the All Japan Kendo Championship and represented Japan at two World Kendo Championships.
- Earned Kendo 8-Dan at the age of 46.
- Currently serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Tsukuba and head coach of the university’s kendo team.
