The Rembuden Kendo Taikai is New Zealand's annual Kendo competition open to all-comers. Organised and hosted by Wellington's Rembuden Kendo Club, it is the longest running shiai in Ne1w Zealand Kendo. In 2024 Rembuden Kendo Taikai will take place over the weekend of 21st & 22nd September. The Taikai attracts competitors from all over New Zealand and always features fiercely contested shiai in good spirit. Many New Zealand Kendo representatives have gained valuable shiai experience at Rembuden Taikai over the years.
The Rembuden Kendo Club is grateful for the ongoing support for the Taikai from competitors and shimpan alike that continue to make it a success and contribute to the ongoing development of Kendo in New Zealand. The Rembuden Kendo Club is also grateful for the support of Akira Nakamura who has a proud history as a competitor while also contributing as a shimpan. In 2018 Akira kindly donated medals (several years) for the Taikai.
The details for the 24th Rembuden Kendo Taikai have been finalised for 2024. This annual kendo competition open to all-comers will take place over the weekend of 21st and 22nd September. The information pack for 2024 can be found here:
Click below for a historical results summary.