Dear Fellow Sensei and Kenshi, 

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 20th Annual Steve Johnson Memorial Cup and Promotion Exam. Please distribute the below information to anyone who may wish to register for the weekend’s events, either as a competitor or a shinpan.

SCHEDULE: October 25th 9am - 6pm Tournament

                      October 26th 10:45am - 4pm Promotion Exams 

                           *More detailed time tables will be shared closer to the event

LOCATION: The Ohio State University RPAC South Gym, Columbus, OH (map here)

TOURNAMENT & EXAM INFORMATION: PLEASE SEE DOCUMENT HERE (also attached)

REGISTRATION LINK:  https://forms.gle/3CVpNVCM4Sx7w5xM7

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 11th, 2025

This year we will have a new ADULT NON-BOGU DIVISION, in line with the Johnson Cup’s celebration of excellence in kendo at all levels. We are also excited to have vendors on site during the tournament. 

If you have any questions, please email the tournament committee at ecuskf.tournament@gmail.com. Any questions about the promotion exam should be directed to the VP of Promotion Exams at ecuskf.shinsa@gmail.com.

Thank you,

ECUSKF Tournament Committee