Press Release
2016/5/31
[16-06] Irish National Kendo Championship and Japanese Ambassador’s Cup 2016 -The Way of the Sword and Samurai Spirit-
The Irish National Kendo Championship and Japanese Ambassador’s Cup will be held at Lough Community Centre, Pouladuff Road, Cork from 11.00 to 18.00 on Sunday 5 June, and will include the three-person team event along with men’s, women’s and junior’s individual events.
Kendo is one of the traditional Japanese martial arts that arose from samurai warriors fighting with bamboo “swords”. Kendo players wear protective gear like armour over kimono-like training wear. Kendo differs from other sports. Heir to the traditional spirit of Japanese martial arts, Kendo is not solely about winning, but also respects good manners and nurtures a strong spirit.
Mrs. Mari Miyoshi, Ambassador of Japan to Ireland said, “I am delighted that the Embassy of Japan is co-organising the Irish National Kendo Championship. In the lead up to the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Japan in 2017, I hope many Irish people will learn about this historically significant traditional Japanese martial art and are tempted to try it out for themselves.”
Mr. Jason Clouston, President of the Irish Kendo Federation said, "We are really excited about this year's championship in Cork and are expecting some great matches. Kendo is continuing to grow in popularity here in Ireland and the Irish National Championships and Ambassador's Cup is the highlight of our busy calendar. We hope that people will take the opportunity to come and see this dynamic and unique Japanese Martial Art."
Kendo na hÉireann is the governing body for Kendo, Iaido and Jodo in Ireland. It is a member of the Irish Martial Arts Commission, the European Kendo Federation, and the International Kendo Federation. Kendo in Ireland began formally in 1998 and there are now four established clubs: two in Dublin, one in Cork, and one in Galway.
Event Flyer
(Contact)
Kathryn Cassidy, Secretary, Irish Kendo Federation
Tel: 086 – 850 4163, E-mail: secretary@irishkendofederation.org Website: http://irishkendofederation.org/
Press and Cultural Affairs Section, Embassy of Japan in Ireland
Tel: 01 - 202 8305, E-mail: cultural@ir.mofa.go.jp, Website: https://www.ie.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html
Kendo is one of the traditional Japanese martial arts that arose from samurai warriors fighting with bamboo “swords”. Kendo players wear protective gear like armour over kimono-like training wear. Kendo differs from other sports. Heir to the traditional spirit of Japanese martial arts, Kendo is not solely about winning, but also respects good manners and nurtures a strong spirit.
Mrs. Mari Miyoshi, Ambassador of Japan to Ireland said, “I am delighted that the Embassy of Japan is co-organising the Irish National Kendo Championship. In the lead up to the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Japan in 2017, I hope many Irish people will learn about this historically significant traditional Japanese martial art and are tempted to try it out for themselves.”
Mr. Jason Clouston, President of the Irish Kendo Federation said, "We are really excited about this year's championship in Cork and are expecting some great matches. Kendo is continuing to grow in popularity here in Ireland and the Irish National Championships and Ambassador's Cup is the highlight of our busy calendar. We hope that people will take the opportunity to come and see this dynamic and unique Japanese Martial Art."
Kendo na hÉireann is the governing body for Kendo, Iaido and Jodo in Ireland. It is a member of the Irish Martial Arts Commission, the European Kendo Federation, and the International Kendo Federation. Kendo in Ireland began formally in 1998 and there are now four established clubs: two in Dublin, one in Cork, and one in Galway.
Event Flyer
(Contact)
Kathryn Cassidy, Secretary, Irish Kendo Federation
Tel: 086 – 850 4163, E-mail: secretary@irishkendofederation.org Website: http://irishkendofederation.org/
Press and Cultural Affairs Section, Embassy of Japan in Ireland
Tel: 01 - 202 8305, E-mail: cultural@ir.mofa.go.jp, Website: https://www.ie.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html