Cosplay Fashion Show and Contest

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Come to Polsky Theatre and enjoy a Cosplay Fashion Show and Contest. Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners.

Iaido Demonstration

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A demonstration of the martial art of Iaido.

Sojutsu Demonstration

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Sōjutsu (槍術), meaning “art of the spear”, is the Japanese martial art of fighting with a Japanese spear (槍, yari).

Karate Demonstration

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A demonstration of the martial art Karate. 

Aikido Demonstration – Aikijuku Dojo

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A demonstration of the techniques in Aikido, containing mostly blocks, locks and takedowns by the proper use of grappling techniques.

Kenjutsu Demonstration

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Kenjutsu-Marishiten-kai Martial Arts Demonstration.

Kendo Demonstration

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The art of Kendo derives from sword skills developed by the samurai of the 12th century called Kenjutsu. During the 14th to 16th centuries, accomplished swordsmen opened schools to teach the art of the sword.

Introduction to Martial Arts

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An introduction to Martial Arts demonstrations being given at the festival. 

Yosakoi Dance Workshop

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Enjoy trying the Yosakoi style of dance, which is highly energetic and combines traditional Japanese dance movements with modern music.

Yosakoi Dance Club Performance

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Yosakoi is a unique style of dance that is highly energetic, combining traditional Japanese dance movements with modern music.

Tea Ceremony Demonstration – Edo-senke

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Attendees will have the opportunity to witness, and several attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony.

Tea Ceremony Demonstration – Omote Senke

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Experience a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony, performed by Japanese Tea Master Yoko Hiraoka, whose training started in Kyoto as a young child. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the history and practice of the Tea Ceremony.

Japan Karate-Do Ryobu-Kai

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Training in the Japan Karate-Do Ryobu-Kai (JKR) is conducted in the traditional Japanese method, stressing discipline, consistent attendance, etiquette, and hard work. Modern training in Shindo Jinen Ryu karate-do incorporates elements of karate, aikido, jujitsu, and kendo in the formal curriculum, with an emphasis on philosophy and education.