Bowdens Taikai (dojo 5-person team) + Premire's Cup (British individuals / mixed) Jun
British Open (Men: 1kyu-3Dan, 4Dan+; Ladies open; Kendo Kata) Sep 27
@ Stoke-on-Trent, UK 2003.
These are two major competitions held annually in the UK.

Stoke is somewhere in the middle of the country, which makes it easier for those from the very North to travel down (as London is in the South).

Still, from London it's exactly 3 hrs drive. We all come with sleepy eyes.

As the venue is the same for both events, I intentionally mixed the photos up, because it doesn't matter much.

Here on the left: view from the balcony. Notice the confusing lines on the floor...uhmm
First match of the day.

Teammates warming up on one side, while the referees are getting ready.
One of the Semi-finals at the Nationals. Clash of the flashy-coloured Dou.

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