University Taikai 2025

Dates: 29th and 30th March 2025

Location: Hosted by Strathclyde University Kendo Club

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The University Taikai is a kendo competition open to university students who meet the eligibility criteria. It includes both individual and team events:

Individual Matches:

Kyusha (Beginner): For participants with less than two years of experience and no dan rank.

Dan (Open): For ranked participants.

Matches are organized by gender, as per BKA Guidelines.

Team Matches (Mixed Gender):

Teams consist of 5 members, with up to 2 substitutes allowed.

A maximum of 2 teams per university is permitted.

Teams must have at least three members from the same university, but exceptions allow for mixed teams from the same zone if necessary.

Match Format:

Pool stages will determine the progression to finals. Specific match durations, pool sizes, and advancement criteria depend on court availability.