Schedule
May 20–24, 2026 · Goodman Center · Chicago, IL
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Kenma Kai with Kato Sensei and Koda Sensei
About Kenma Kai →Evening Kenma Kai led by Shozo Kato Sensei and Kunihide Koda Sensei. Open to registered dojos and kenshi.
6:30–9:00 PMChoyokan Kendo Dojo · 3900 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
AfterAfterparty at Old Irving Brewing · 4419 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Open Keiko with Kato Sensei
7:45–9:45 PMOpen keiko with Kato Sensei at Rooted Space · 4432 N Ravenswood Ave B, Chicago, IL 60640
Friday, May 22, 2026
Off day
No public programming.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Open Keiko & Welcome Party
10 AM–12 PMOpen keiko with Kato Sensei at Choyokan Kendo Dojo · 3900 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
7–10 PMWelcome party at Konbini & Kanpai (Wrigleyville) · 3443 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657. Members must have tickets.
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Go Ryu Ki Taikai
Tournament details →Taikai schedule tentative
Doors open at 8 AM for participants. Volunteers please arrive at 7 AM to help set up.
8:00 AMCheck-in and warm-up
8:30 AMOpening ceremony
9:00 AMMatches begin
12:00 PMLunch break (boxed lunch available — add at registration)
1:30 PMAdult playoffs
4:30 PMFinals
5:00 PMAwards & closing ceremony
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