Holmgang Kendo Competition 2026
Schedule
Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Amalie Skram videregående skole | Bergen, HO
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Welcome to Holmgang kendo competition.This is a kendo Competition with no elimination and all competitors go an equal amount of matches.
This will take place in Bergen, Norway on the weekend of February 14-15. 2025
The Competition wil be held on Amalie Skram VGS,
Lubgegårdskaien 40, 5015 Bergen
We are happy to Announce Sensei as our Judges:
TBA
Registration Using following link:
TBA
About the competition:
There will be a total scoreboard for all the matches, top 3 with total highest number of victories will win first-, second- or third place. In case of equal number of victories, ippons will determine the winners. After that hiki-wake counts, and if there is still any doubt, champion matches will be held.
The number of fights is determined by the number of registered competitors, and will be announced along with the drawing in advance of the competition.
In the event of an odd number of competitors registered, each round will include a rotating break.
All Fights will be on 1 Shiai-Jo and All matches will last for 3 minutes maximum.
The competition will take place during both days if possible.
All kendoka age 16 and up can attend this competition. (turning 16 this year).
We wil make an exception of the age rule for Kendoka who made 1.dan or Higher.
If this is your first competition, you will meet competitors more experienced than you.
We suggest talking whit your club instructor in advance before registering for the Holmgang Kendo competition.
Scheduale (changes may occure)
Saturday
Hall open 8.00
08-08.45, competition preparations, Shinai check and registration.
0845-09.15 warm up. Line up.
09.30 - 12.00 Competition, Rounds
12.00 - 13.00 lunch.
13.00 - 15.30 Competition, Rounds
Sunday
Warm up 08.30 - 09.00 (hall is open from 08)
09.00 - 11.30 Competition, Rounds
11.30 - 12.00 Lunsj.
12.00 - 14.00 Competition, Rounds
14.15 Medals cermony
Keiko, hall is open until 16.00.
Competition Fee:
Partisipation fee is 450NOK.
Afther you have Registerd for the Competition you wil get a confirmation E-mail whit payment details.
Sayonara dinner. More info at a later Date.
Please note that it’s not enough to press “going” on Facebook, all competitors need to register through a link when registration is open.
You will receive an confirmation e-mail with payment info after registration.
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Where is it happening?
Amalie Skram videregående skole, Lungegårdskaien 40, 5015 Bergen, Norge, Bergen, NorwayEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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