Rembuden Kendo Taikai is New Zealand's annual Kendo competition open to all-comers. Organised and hosted by Wellington's Rembuden Kendo Club, it is the longest running shiai in New Zealand Kendo. The Taikai attracts competitors from all over New Zealand and always features fiercely contested shiai in good spirit. Many New Zealand Kendo representatives have gained valuable shiai experience at Rembuden Taikai over the years.
The Rembuden Kendo Club is grateful for the ongoing support for the Taikai from competitors and shimpan alike that continue to make it a success and contribute to the ongoing development of Kendo in New Zealand. The Rembuden Kendo Club is also grateful for the support of Akira Nakamura who has a proud history as a competitor while also contributing as a shimpan. In 2018 Akira kindly donated medals (several years) for the Taikai.
2025 will be a special year as it marks the 25th Anniversary of Rembuden Taikai. Look out in early 2025 for details of finalised dates and venue and how to Register.
Click below for a historical results summary.