2015 Okinawa Traditional Kobudo World TournamentOutline

１　Aim of the tournament

As a gathering and information exchange occasion between Okinawa traditional kobudoenthusiasts and friends from Okinawa, Mainland Japan and overseas, this tournament aimsat the proper inheritance, diffusion and development of Okinawa traditional kobudo.

２　Organizer

Okinawa Prefecture Kobudo Federation (OKBF)

３　Co-organizers

４　Support

Naha City

５　Sponsors

６　Dates

1. Dates　August 1st (Sat.) ~ 2nd (Sun.), 2015

2. Program

August 1st (Sat.)　Opening ceremony, Competition

August 2nd (Sun.)　Seminar, Demonstration and Farewell Party

3. Competitor registration

Dates：July 31st (Fri.) 　12:00～17:00

4. Coaches and judges meeting

Dates：July 31st (Fri.) 　14:00～16:00

5. Overseas judges lecture class

Dates：July 31st (Fri.) 　16:00～17:00

７　Venue

１　Naha City Municipal Gymnasium

８　Name of the tournament

Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the Okinawa Prefecture Kobudo Federation -

Documents (PDF)Documents (PDF)

Okinawa TraditionalKobudo Competition

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Okinawa TraditionalKobudo Seminar

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Demonstration andFarewell Party

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2015 Okinawa Traditional Kobudo World Tournament

９　Project contents

1. Opening and closing ceremonies: Matters decided by OKBF.

2. Competition

（１）The Kata competition is a tournament of Okinawa traditional kobudo kata

that were inherited from our ancestors and systemized.

（２）The Bo versus Bo kumite matches are held with equipment designated by

OKBF with safety being the priority consideration.

１０　Demonstration

This will be a martial arts demonstration convention performed by Okinawa traditionalkobudo enthusiasts from Okinawa, Mainland Japan and overseas. Its aims are internationalexchanges, the deepening of friendship and the further development of kobudo. In addition,demonstration by winners of the Kata competition will also take place as a stimulus for thenext tournament.

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