Taikai
May 24, 2026 · Goodman Center · Chicago, IL
The Go Ryu Ki tournament is teams only. Teams are not separated by rank.
Divisions
Adult
Teams of 5
Round robin pods followed by single elimination playoffs
Match duration: 2 min (pool) / 3 min (single elim)
Open to all ranks
Women's
Teams of 3
Single elimination bracket
Match duration: 3 min
Women only. Open to all ranks.
Youth
Teams of 3
Round robin
Match duration: 2 min
Youth is split into Junior Youth and Senior Youth divisions. Open to all ranks.
Shinpan-chō (審判長) — Shozo Kato Sensei, 8 Dan Kyoshi (Head Instructor, Shidogakuin; New York)
There is a lunch break during the taikai (boxed lunch available — see Registration).
Traditions
Champion Flag
First place team receives a travelling flag. Each year’s winning team adds their tag, passing the flag on to the next champion.