Split, Croatia · 4–6 December 2026
Umi no Bushi
2026
Cross swords. Meet friends.
Make a weekend of Split.
Kendo klub Spalato welcomes you to the Adriatic for a weekend of competition, keiko and friendship. Bring your fighting spirit, your team and your curiosity — we look forward to sharing the shiai-jo with you.
Registration closes 29 November at 23:59 CET.
Antuna Gustava Matoša 60
Three days together
The weekend programme
Friday · 4 December
20:00–21:00Welcome keiko
Arrive, settle in and start the weekend with a shared practice.
Saturday · 5 December
08:00Doors open
08:30Competitor check-in and shinai inspection begin
09:00Opening ceremony
09:30Competition begins
13:00–14:00Lunch break
18:00Awards presentation and closing ceremony
Sunday · 6 December
08:00Doors open
09:00–12:00Grading examinations up to and including 3rd dan, and keiko
Examination fees, eligibility requirements and application details will be announced separately.
All times are local to Split (CET).
Find your category
A place on the shiai-jo
Individual competition
- Junior A: ages 14 and under, boys and girls together.
- Junior B: ages 15–18, separate male and female divisions.
- Open Kyu: separate men’s and women’s divisions.
- Open Dan: separate men’s and women’s divisions.
Junior eligibility is determined by age on tournament day, 5 December 2026.
Team competition
Teams of 3+1: three competitors and one reserve. Any combination of male and female members, with no age restriction.
No team? You can still take part. Participants without a team can compete in mixed teams put together by the organisers.
Participants may enter multiple categories. Juniors may also compete in Open Dan. Select every applicable category on the registration form and include your team name if entering the team competition.
Competition takes place on two shiai-jo, with a pool stage followed by knockout rounds. Detailed rules will be published later. Categories may change depending on the number and composition of participants.
Entry fee & lunch
Your tournament weekend
€20 per participant
Optional Saturday lunch is served on site for an additional €15. Standard and vegan meals are available — choose your meal when registering.
Total: €20 without lunch · €35 with lunch.
The grading fees will be announced separately.
Payment
Pay in cash at on-site registration or by bank transfer to the club account.
Account holder: Kendo klub Spalato
Address: Nazorova 9, 21000 Split, Hrvatska
IBAN: HR3524020061101161731
Bank: ERSTE Bank
Stay on site
A limited number of rooms is available at the on-site 4-star hotel. Indicate your interest on the registration form. This is informational only; booking will be arranged after registration. Room rates and booking details will follow.
Beyond the dojo
Come for kendo.
Stay for Split.
Between bouts and keiko, take time for the city around you: a coffee on the Riva, a walk through the stone lanes of the old town, or a sea view from Marjan. A December weekend is a chance to enjoy Split at a gentler pace — and catch up with friends beyond the dojo.
Where we meet
Turističko-ugostiteljska škola
Antuna Gustava Matoša 60
21000 Split, Croatia
See you in Split
Bring your club. Join us.
Register by Sunday, 29 November 2026 at 23:59 CET. Submit one form per participant, including each team member.
Questions? Contact Dario by phone or WhatsApp:
+385 91 394 2760 · WhatsApp
Organised by Kendo klub Spalato · Share the event with your club.
Detailed rules, hotel rates and grading application information will follow.