Winners of 2009 Tournament

TEAM:
1st: UCLA "A"
2nd: Diablo Valley College
3rd: UCSD "A"
3rd: UCLA "B"

INDIVIDUALS:
Kyu
1st: Won, T. (UCLA)
2nd: Siedlecki, M. (UCLA)
3rd: Kim, G. (UCLA)
3rd: Darmali, I. (UCLA)

Dan
1st: Yokoyama, T. (UCLA)
2nd: Mori, Y. (Soka)
3rd: Goya, A. (UCLA)
3rd: Park, H. (UCSD)

Photographs of the 2009 tournament, courtesy of Dennis Ralutin, are available HERE.

Dear Participants,
On behalf of UCLA Kendo Club, welcome to the website of the
Yuhihai Intercollegiate Kendo Tournament. The Yuhihai embodies the aspirations for the future of intercollegiate kendo. It is with great excitement that I encourage students to get involved in this event.
The term Yuhihai means "a great leap full of bravery and ambition." As such, the tournament aspires to motivate students to challenge themselves through Kendo competition. Through the process of rigorous preparation, training and teamwork, the goal is for all participants to contribute to the development of Intercollegiate Kendo.
The second annual UCLA Yuhihai Intercollegiate Kendo Tournament welcomes undergraduate students from universities across North America to compete. The spirit of competition will certainly develop friendships and build good will. May you all do your very best!
Sincerely,
Masaharu Makino

Head Shimpan from Japan
We are extremely lucky for this year's tournament head shimpan. Masuo Shinozuka Hachi-Dan Hanshi is coming from Japan to be the head shimpan.
2009 Tournament
The participant application is now up!

The date has been set to Sunday, February 22nd, 2009. There will be both team and individuals tournaments this year, so be sure to indicate on the registration form which you are participating in. The location will be the same as that of last year: SAC (the Student Activities Center) at UCLA. See the menu above for directions to UCLA.
Fees (per each participant): $30 for both team and individuals
$25 for just team, $15 for just individuals
+ $8 for bento + water

2008 Tournament
First off, a thank you to all of those who came out and participated in this event. And now, for the winners of the 2008 tournament
(drum roll, please):
1st place: UCSD A
2nd place: UCR
3rd place: UCLA A

Pictures of the 2008 tournament can be found HERE, courtesy of Mr. Dennis Ralutin. Also, the Archives page is now up for viewing.

The Rules & Regulations have been updated. Please view the new document HERE. These new rules and regulations will apply to all current registered participants as of February 8th, 2008. Thank you for your cooperation.