# Event Details - **Event Name**: US Battodo and Iaido Open Taikai - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Sponsored by the International Battodo Federation, we are proud to announce the first US Open Battodo and Iaido Taikai!About this EventUS Battodo and Iaido Open TaikaiWelcome to the US Battodo and Iaido Open Taikai, sponsored by the International Battodo Federation! Join us for a thrilling weekend where practitioners of Japanese swordsmanship from across the globe will participate and share in the comraderie of martial arts for 2 full days of seminars and testing and 1 full day of competition. Featuring an IBF (International Battodo Federation/Nakamura Ryu) Taikai, and an Open Taikai for all other styles. The event will be held at the Santa Fe Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Don't miss this opportunity to witness top-notch skills and immerse yourself in the world of Battodo and Iaido. See you there!Friday March 27, 2026: Seminars begin at 9:00amSaturday March 28, 2026: Seminars begin at 9:00am (Shizan seminar and IBF testing will take place on this day) (Mugairyu Iai Hyodo testing will also take place on this day)Sunday March 29, 2026: Taikai will begin promptly at 9:00am, please arrive at 8:00am for check in and sword inspectionInternational participants: we will send a letter of participation and reason for traveling with a sword. Please reach out if you do not recieve that in a timely manner at vegasswordtaikai@gmail.comIf you have any questions/concerns or would like to contact the organizer about giving a seminar or using testing space please email Vegasswordtaikai@gmail.comJudges. senior members that are not competing & instructors. do NOT need to purchase a competitor or spectator ticket. Please select the Instructor/staff/judge ticket which is $0 and fill out your information so we can place you on the list. Thank you for your support and for supporting the art!Note from the organizer:First and foremost thank you all for supporting the growth of Iaido and Battodo around the world. The main goal for this event is to grow the community by bringing many different styles together with the spirit of sharing the unique and exciting knowledge we each have and growing the community closer in friendship. I know that the cost can be quite prohibitive and I did everything in my power to keep the cost as low as possible but unfortunately some things were just unavoidable and we could not get the tickets any cheaper. I hope that we will still have the support of many of you in the community and can make this the wonderful event that I know it can be! ````````````````````````I look forward to meeting each and every one of you at the event! Ganbatte kudasai and all the best.-Keyan Jafari (member of San Diego Iai Batto/IBF and organizer of the Las Vegas Taikai) https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7d4b6440-9894-11f0-9481-dd9a5a29cc74-rimg-w1144-h740-dc15151a-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/las-vegas/us-battodo-and-iaido-open-taikai/100001471502085349 - **Event Categories**: workshops, contests, meetups, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 371.65, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Las Vegas - **state**: NV - **country**: United States - **location**: Santa Fe Station Hotel and Casino - **lat**: 36.2502719 - **long**: -115.2450412 - **full address**: Santa Fe Station Hotel and Casino, 4949 North Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: US Battodo and Iaido Open Taikai - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d8f7d456e3906252d3db339dfbd3dd17fe24798ad7030692f2efd30afa9dbab3-rimg-w502-h345-dcf4f3ef-gmir.jpg?v=1758642399 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is US Battodo and Iaido Open Taikai being held? - **A:** US Battodo and Iaido Open Taikai takes place on Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Santa Fe Station Hotel and Casino, 4949 North Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for US Battodo and Iaido Open Taikai? - **A:** Tickets for US Battodo and Iaido Open Taikai are priced at USD 372 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityCompetitorUSD 372 + USD 22 feeAvailableSpectatorUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableInstructor/Judge/StaffFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing US Battodo and Iaido Open Taikai? - **A:** US Battodo and Iaido Open Taikai is organized by San Diego Iai Batto (member of the IBF). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** US Battodo and Iaido Open Taikai is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Las Vegas, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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The IBF and Mugai Ryu Iai Hyodo are based in Japan but has groups around the globe. The IBF hosts yearly tournaments in Japan and are looking to increase the frequency of events in The United States. For any questions regarding current or future events, or to connect with the organizer please email Vegasswordtaikai@gmail.com" } ] } ] ```