31st Hungary Sakura Cup - 18 April 2026
Schedule
Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC+02:00Location
Ludovika Aréna | Budapest, BU
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Registration: https://budapestkendo.hu/31-hungary-sakura-cup/
🌸 Invitation to the 31st Hungary Sakura Cup - and Sakura Weekend
We 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
We are honoured to host Mr. Takeshi Ozaki, First Secretary of the Embassy of Japan in Hungary, who also serves as the Head of the Cultural Department.
🌸 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 - 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: 10:00am – 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: https://budapestkendo.hu/31-hungary-sakura-cup/
deadline: 10 April 2026
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.
1. Kihon A: 5–9 yrs (girls & boys)
2. Kihon B: 10–13 yrs (girls & boys)
3. Kihon C: 14–17 yrs (girls & boys)
4. Kihon D: 18–24 yrs (girls & boys)
Shiai Categories:
One individual category per competitor.
Categories may be merged if necessary.
5. Junior A: 5–9 yrs (girls & boys)
6. Junior B: 10–12 yrs (girls & boys)
7. Junior C: 13–14 yrs (girls & boys)
8. Junior D: 15–17 yrs (boys only)
9. Junior E: 15–17 yrs (girls only)
10. Youth Men: 18–24 yrs
11. Youth Women: 18–24 yrs
12. Junior Team Event
Each team can have 5 kendokas.
Team order restriction in junior team event: Each junior category must fight with its counterpart
Senpo: 8-12 yrs
Jiho: 10-13 yrs
Chuken: 13-15 yrs
Fukusho: 16-18 yrs
Taisho: 16-24 yrs
Mixed teams are allowed (girls and boys).
The team order cannot be changed.
Each dojo can enter as many junior teams as possible.
Mixed teams from other dojos are allowed. Organizers will help to form teams.
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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Where is it happening?
Ludovika Aréna, Diószegi Sámuel utca 25, Budapest 1089, Magyarország, Budapest, HungaryEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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