Sort out your fighting order. Get ready. Ususally there will be around 50-60 competitors. If facing an "X" (bye) you still need to turn up for your match and perform the formal Reigi.

When the chief referee says "HAJIME", stand up from Sonkyo position and start fighting.

This year there is a demonstration of the new Bokuto Kihon Waza before the semi-finals, performed by Holt Sensei (Motodachi) and Nagao Sensei (Kakarite).

Commendation ceremony. This year both champion + fighting spirit awards goes to #38 Fisher (Doshin Kenyukai).

Those who are not satisfied with the results can challenge the referees at the goodwill keiko afterwards...