Iaido DonauCup 2026

Dear Friends,

As many of you know, we are launching a tournament series designed to offer real value on both a sporting and a communal level-in the spirit of keiko, exchange, and shared learning across all disciplines. To kick off this new project, we are proud to host the Iaido DonauCup on April 25th and 26th.

To make the Iaido DonauCup a truly unique experience, we have decided to include a Koryu Goodwill Taikai alongside the individual categories. This is a special opportunity for participants to demonstrate their skills in Koryu, and we encourage everyone to include Koryu in their regular practice leading up to the event.

On the second day, we are honored to host a seminar taught by:

Takahiro Nihei Sensei (Kyoshi 7th Dan)
Mami Sasamura Sensei (Kyoshi 7th Dan)
Felix Klein Sensei (6th Dan)

The seminar will be followed by grading up to 1st Kyu.

On Saturday evening, we invite all participants and guests to a welcome dinner at the restaurant "Zum Englischen Reiter", located in Vienna's famous Prater park.

Schedule

Saturday, April 25th

10:00 - 12:00: Kenshi Arrival and Free Keiko
12:00 - 18:00: Individual Categories and Koryu Goodwill Taikai
19:30: Welcome Dinner

Sunday, April 26th

09:30 - 13:30: Seminar
13:30 - 14:00: Kyu Gradings

Taikai Details

Individual Categories: Mudan to Godan (Standard ZNKR Shiai rules).
- Note: Higher Dan grades may include Koryu of their choice.
Koryu Goodwill Taikai: Participants perform 3 or 5 Koryu kata (free of choice).
- Requirement: Open to all who know at least 5 Koryu kata.

Note: Kenshikan reserves the right to cancel or combine categories based on the number of participants

Grading

Levels: 3rd Kyu up to 1st Kyu.
Regulations: Conducted according to Keshinkan's grading regulations: Iaido-Prüfungsordnung Kenshikan
External Candidates: Please send a permission letter from your club to info@keshikan.at