# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Western Taikai 2026 | Iaido, Jodo and Kendo
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Book the date for the 2026 Western Taikai!

The Western Australian Kendo Renmei is pleased to confirm that the 2026 Western Taikai will be held on Sunday, 23 August 2026 at Southern River College – Gymnasium.

The Western Taikai brings together practitioners of Iaido, Jodo and Kendo for a full day of competition, martial arts, and community. It is one of the key events on the WA budo calendar and an opportunity to support the continued growth of Japanese martial arts in Western Australia.

Spectators, families, friends and members of the wider community are warmly encouraged to attend and experience a day of high-level martial arts competition.

Date: Saturday, 22 August 2026
Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: Southern River College – Gymnasium
Host: Western Australian Kendo Renmei

More details regarding the schedule, divisions and registration will be released soon.

Please save the date, share the event, and come along to support WA’s Iaido, Jodo and Kendo community.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/forrestdale/western-taikai-2026-iaido-jodo-and-kendo/200030361924306
- **Event Categories**: contests, art, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Forrestdale
- **state**: WA
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Southern River Gymnasium
- **lat**: -32.10575
- **long**: 115.93687
- **full address**: Southern River Gymnasium, Red Rooster, Ranford Rd, Harrisdale WA 6112, Australia, Forrestdale

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Western Taikai 2026 | Iaido, Jodo and Kendo being held?
  - **A:** Western Taikai 2026 | Iaido, Jodo and Kendo takes place on Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Southern River Gymnasium, Red Rooster, Ranford Rd, Harrisdale WA 6112, Australia, Forrestdale.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Western Taikai 2026 | Iaido, Jodo and Kendo?
  - **A:** Western Taikai 2026 | Iaido, Jodo and Kendo is organized by West Australian Kendo Renmei.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Western Taikai 2026 | Iaido, Jodo and Kendo is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Forrestdale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Western Taikai 2026 | Iaido, Jodo and Kendo sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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