SCKF Competitions
Every taikai, seminar, and shinsa on the Southern California Kendo Federation calendar, gathered in one place — sourced from SCKF's own event board so nothing catches your dojo off guard.
Don't Miss the Window
Registration and application cutoffs coming up on the SCKF calendar, soonest first.
On The Calendar
Tournaments, seminars, and rank exams SCKF has scheduled next — dates and venues as posted by the federation.
CSULB Pyramid · Long Beach
Budo tournament held alongside the Nikkei Games festival. Application deadline: July 26.
Las Vegas, NV
Three days of national-level instruction, Aug 21–23. Registration deadline: August 10.
Los Angeles Area
International-federation referee (shinpan) certification training, Sep 12–13.
Los Angeles Area
Team-format taikai for SCKF member dojos. Date and venue not yet finalized — confirm with SCKF closer to the date.
Location TBD
Promotional grading exam. Membership must be current by July 31 to be eligible.
Already Wrapped
A quick look back at what SCKF dojos have already competed in this year.
Loara HS, Anaheim
Workman HS, City of Industry — with the Team SCKF bake sale
Huntington Beach
Walker Jr HS, La Palma
Godo geiko Sat at Ball Jr HS, taikai Sun at Loara HS — Anaheim
Steveston, Canada
Fountain Valley
Sourced live from the SCKF public event board as of July 17, 2026. Dates, venues, and "tentative" status can change — always confirm directly with SCKF or your dojo before making travel plans.
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