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Nagato Sensei Taikai

The Pacific Northwest Bujinkan Organization is pleased to host Nagato Sensei, the 27th head of Shindenfudo Ryu and Daishihan of the Bujinkan Organization, in Oregon for a three-day Taikai.

The Taikai will take place July 26th, 27th, and 28th, 2024 at the Monarch Hotel in Portland, Oregon USA.

Basic Taikai information:

Price: $400 – Price increases to $440 after March 31st. Tickets will be sold until July 20th (Subject to change based on logistics). There are only 400 tickets available. Order now to make sure you have a seat.

What to wear: Gi pants and t-shirt are okay. You may also wear a Gi-top, but please remember, it will be summer and warm.

If you bring a drink, please make sure to have it in a closed container, so it does not spill. No alcohol, please.

There will be no videoing in the Taikai. Also, please keep your cell phones on silent or off.

Tools to bring:

Hanbo
Tanto
Bokken (no live blades at the event)

Training Hours:

The Taikai will start Friday, July 26th at 10am. The doors will open at 9:30am for check-in.

Friday, July 26th, 2024

Morning session: 10am to 12pm
Afternoon session: 2pm to 4pm

Saturday, July 27th, 2024

Godan Testing: 9:30am to 10am
Morning Session: 10am to 12pm
Afternoon Session: 2pm to 4pm
Catered Dinner: 6:30pm to 9pm

Sunday, July 28th, 2024

Morning Session: 10am to 12pm
Afternoon Session: 2pm to 4pm

Godan Test

Nagato Sensei will be doing Godan testing Saturday morning. If you would like to take the Godan test, you must submit a copy of your Yondan certificate with your $15 payment at the time of ticket purchase. You must also bring the money for your Godan Menkyo in yen at the time of the Taikai.

We are responsible for all Godan paperwork, its organization, and getting it to Japan with your payment.

We will submit all passing applicants to Japan and have your Godan certificate mailed to you.

Please remember to have your paperwork ready before you arrive in Oregon. If you don’t have paperwork, email us and we will get you copies.

Godan Check list:

Yondan certificate submitted with $15.
Order form filled out for office in Japan.
Passport photo included with paperwork.
Fee for Godan Menkyo in yen, in hand, at the time of the test in Oregon.
If you pass, we will take care of the rest and have your menkyo mailed to you.
You must have signed up through ticket taylor to take the Godan Test before the Taikai. If you do not, you will not be taking the Godan test.

Hotel Information

The Taikai will be held at the Monarch Hotel in Portland, Oregon. We have a limited room block set aside that will give participants a discount on the price of the room. There are several other hotels in the area within walking distance of the Monarch. There is also a large amount of food and shopping as Clackamas Town Center is just across Sunny Side.

The Monarch is only 19 minutes from the airport (PDX), depending on traffic.

Link to the Hotel web page:
The Monarch Hotel

Link to our room block reservation:
Reserve a Room