01 / BUDŌ
Kendō
The way of the sword. The meeting of nations on common ground.
Budō is the heartbeat of TICAD Games, with Kendō — the way of the sword — at its centre. More than a martial art, Kendō is a philosophical practice that shapes character through respect, discipline, and perseverance. Around the dojo, delegations from across the African continent, Japan, and TICAD Partner countries converge for an exciting program of competitions and people-to-people exchange — a tangible expression of TICAD's mission to foster partnerships, mainstream youth, and build community across nations through shared effort and chivalrous conduct.
- Kendō
- Delegations
- People-to-People exchange
