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.
The Imperial Boys displaying their haya-suburi.
View behind where competitors bow.
Kata competition is in a Hantei format. 2 pair performing, 3 referees judging.

Here, three for red awarded for the semi-finalists.

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