１ Aim of the tournament
As a gathering and information exchange occasion between Okinawa traditional kobudo enthusiasts and friends from Okinawa, Mainland Japan and overseas, this tournament aims at the proper inheritance, diffusion and development of Okinawa traditional kobudo.
２ Organizer
Okinawa Prefecture Kobudo Federation (OKBF)
３ Co-organizers
４ Support
Okinawa Prefecture Naha City
Okinawa Times The Ryukyu Shimpo NHK OKINAWA Okinawa Television Ryukyu Broadcasting Corporation Ryukyu Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
Okinawa Times The Ryukyu Shimpo NHK OKINAWA Okinawa Television Ryukyu Broadcasting Corporation Ryukyu Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
５ Cooperation
Okinawa Traditional Karate Liaison Bureau
６ Dates
- Dates August 1st (Sat.) ~ 2nd (Sun.), 2015
- Program
August 1st (Sat.) Opening ceremony, Competition
August 2nd (Sun.) Seminar, Demonstration and Farewell Party - Competitor registration
Dates：July 31st (Fri.) 12:00〜17:00 - Coaches and judges meeting
Dates：July 31st (Fri.) 14:00〜16:00 - Overseas judges lecture class
Dates：July 31st (Fri.) 16:00〜17:00
７ Venue
１ Naha City Municipal Gymnasium
８ Name of the tournament
Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the Okinawa Prefecture Kobudo Federation - 2015 Okinawa Traditional Kobudo World Tournament
９ Project contents
- Opening and closing ceremonies: Matters decided by OKBF.
- Competition
（１）The Kata competition is a tournament of Okinawa traditional kobudo kata that were inherited from our ancestors and systemized.
（２）The Bo versus Bo kumite matches are held with equipment designated by OKBF with safety being the priority consideration.
１０ Demonstration
This will be a martial arts demonstration convention performed by Okinawa traditional kobudo enthusiasts from Okinawa, Mainland Japan and overseas. Its aims are international exchanges, the deepening of friendship and the further development of kobudo. In addition, demonstration by winners of the Kata competition will also take place as a stimulus for the next tournament.
１１ Accommodation and transportation
(1) Accommodation arrangement for competitors, coaches and escorts from Mainland Japan and overseas will be taken care by respective schools and branches.
(2) After arrival in Okinawa prefecture, transportation to and from the tournament venue is the responsibility of every single Mainland Japan and overseas participant, based on the concept of gathering and breakup freedom.
１２ Implementation structure
In order to prepare and manage the tournament, a tournament executive committee is being established. It will handle all related operations.
１３ Miscellaneous
For other necessary matters related to the tournament not yet mentioned in these clauses, the executive committee will decide hereupon.
