Taikai

May 24, 2026  ·  Goodman Center  ·  Chicago, IL

The Go Ryu Ki tournament is teams only. Teams are not separated by rank.

Divisions

Adult

Round robin pods followed by single elimination playoffs

Open to all ranks

Women's

Single elimination bracket

Open to all ranks

Youth

Round robin

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). The taikai will be followed by a post-taikai banquet in the evening.

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.