2026 AUSKF National Kendo Championships (16th)

16th All United States Kendo Championships at University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) Student Rec and Wellness Center July 3-5 2026; managers meeting Thursday July 2 at 4 PM; sayonara party Sunday evening July 5; flagship event of US Kendo held every 3 years (since 1970); awards individual and team divisions across age and rank classes; selects athletes for World Kendo Championships representation; tournament qualifications based on age (as of January 1 2026), rank (day of tournament), and AUSKF membership tenure; competitors in higher-tier divisions must be on registration census of member federation in good standing for 3 years prior; recommended airport Harry Reid International (LAS); shinpan stipend $600 + double-occupancy hotel.

AUSKF/FIK Kendo Shiai Rules (3-minute matches, ippon-shobu or sanbon-shobu)