Program
May 20–24, 2026 · Goodman Center · Chicago, IL
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Kenma Kai with Kato Sensei and Koda Sensei
Kenma Kai details →Evening Kenma Kai led by Shozo Kato Sensei and Kunihide Koda Sensei. Open to participating dojo and kenshi.
Location & time to be announced
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Keiko with Kato Sensei
Keiko with Kato Sensei hosted by Goseikan at the regular class time.
May move to a larger venue if attendance is high
Friday, May 22, 2026
Pre-week programming
Details for Friday programming will be announced closer to the event.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Kenma Kai / Welcome Keiko
Kenma Kai details →EveningKenma Kai / welcome keiko with Kato Sensei
AfterReception
Location & time to be announced
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Go Ryu Ki Taikai
Tournament details →Taikai schedule tentative
8:30 AMCheck-in and warm-up
9:00 AMOpening ceremony
9:30 AMPool rounds begin
12:00 PMLunch break (boxed lunch available — add at registration)
1:00 PMPlayoffs and single elimination
5:00 PMFinals
5:30 PMAwards ceremony
6:00 PMPost-taikai banquet
Monday, May 25 is Memorial Day — we encourage visiting kenshi to stay and enjoy the city of Chicago over the long weekend.
Venue
Goodman Center
501 S. Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL