27th Seminar · 24th Tournament
Goyokai Kendo
November 13–15, 2026 · Randolph, MA
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Regular registration closes October 31, 2026.
Events
- Fri13Friday — Welcome Seminar & JigeikoBoston Higashi SchoolDoors open 6:30 PM6:45 – 8:45 PMJoin anytime!
- Sat14Saturday — Kendo Seminar & GodogeikoMaria Weston Chapman Middle SchoolDoors open 8:00 AM
- Sun15Sunday — Kendo TournamentMaria Weston Chapman Middle SchoolDoors open 7:30 AM
Guest instructors
- Kiyonori NishikawaHanshi 8 Dan
- Yasushi HiraoKyoshi 8 Dan
Divisions
You may enter one individual division and one team division. The rules for each. Divisions are subject to change based on registrations.
- Freshman Youth9 years old and under, boys and girls
- Junior Youth10–12 years old, boys and girls
- Senior Youth, Girls13–15 years old
- Senior Youth, Boys13–15 years old
- Women's Kyu16 years old and over
- Women's 1–2 DanWomen · 1 Dan–2 Dan
- Women's 3 Dan and aboveWomen · 3 Dan and above
- Women's Senior45 years old and over, open rank
- Men's Kyu16 years old and over
- Men's 1–2 DanMen · 1 Dan–2 Dan
- Men's 3-4 DanMen · 3 Dan–4 Dan
- Men's 5 Dan and aboveMen · 5 Dan and above
- Men's Senior50 years old and over, open rank
- Junior Youth Teams12 years old and under, boys and girls
- Senior Youth Teams13–15 years old, boys and girls
- TeamsMixed men and women, 5-person team
Pricing
Seminar and tournament
- All three daysFriday · Saturday · Sunday$110.00$90.00 for 15 and under
- Friday seminar and joint practice$20.00
- Saturday seminar and joint practice$50.00
- Saturday seminar — afternoon only$25.00
- Sunday tournament$60.00$40.00 for 15 and under
Meals
- Friday dinnerServed 9:45 PM$40.00
- Saturday lunchChoice of: Beef Banh Mi or Chicken Banh Mi$10.00
- Saturday dinnerServed 6:00 PM$40.00$25.00 for 15 and under
- Sunday lunchChoice of: Chicken Bento, Beef Bento or Salmon Bento$20.00
Venues
Boston Higashi School
- Friday — Welcome Seminar & Jigeiko
800 N Main St, Randolph, MA 02368
Open in mapsMaria Weston Chapman Middle School
- Saturday — Kendo Seminar & Godogeiko
- Sunday — Kendo Tournament
1051 Commercial St, Weymouth, MA 02189, USA
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Hotels
Best Western Braintree Inn
190 Wood Road, Braintree, Massachusetts 02184
- Rate
- $139/night
- Book by
- October 12, 2026
Registration Info
Registration Deadline: October 31, 2026
RegisterQuestions
Email goyokai.kendo@gmail.com.