[Adollobdeb]

Bowden Time Again!!!
The venue and time have been chosen LET THE BATTLE COMMENCE!!!!!!!!!!

It's usually a good one.
But who will win this year I wonder???

[NerbuitW]

I'm excited about this. It will be my first competition. The annoying thing is the travelling though.

[Lhiistyssdds]

It's only 2 1/2 hours from london.

[TNOULbr2]

It's only 2 1/2 hours from london.

More like 3 hours+...and given that many people in London don't have a car, Ollerton is just about one of the worst places to travel to in the UK.
I wish they would bring these events back to Birmingham. It would be far more convenient for the majority.

[RastusuadegeFrimoum]

Hey I'm from Newcastle!!!
I have to travel to every Kendo event!!!
You guys from London are ok, as nearly every Kendo event is on your doorstep.

[Arximedus]

You guys from London are ok, as nearly every Kendo event is on your doorstep.

Until the London Cup this year, the only 'door-step' event was the Mumeishi 3's, which offers only limited participation and the kyu-grade taikai.

[Eagevawax]

Let's not get into any arguments here!!!
Let's get back to the original question.

Who do we think will win this year???
Will Hizen have 10 teams this year (I think they had 8 last year)

[Zenunlild]

Nah, just 3 teams this year.

[NumsAmenniams]

Shred Lord

Are the Glaswegians invading Ollerton this year???

[plalleste]

We're sending just one team this year, but as we're going to win, I think that's enough!!!

[lasadeykar]

Sounds like you have thorwn down the challenge!!!
The Geordies accept the challenge and sentence you to destruction.

[I9dydJrX]

I think the DSKYK conglomerate are sending 3 or 4 teams..

since its about 5 .. or is it 6 dojos?? it seems a fair turn out

[NanoKakadze]

I just hope that they aren't putting all the strong teams on one court again this year. The final the last 2 years have been such a letdown.

[cypedembeda]

Sounds like you have thorwn down the challenge!!!
The Geordies accept the challenge and sentence you to destruction.

I remember last year with the Geordies vs hizen a

[qp0yfHOf]

Two teams from Liverpool hoping to make it out of the opening matches - last years still available here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlRRFdITXTk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy9c32zwAIg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF04yEJ9_1Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rwIGSHoCCw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LZv5SOPo3M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT4ogcVhJJI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZITt6ZZGLg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDbvepU9ehY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlX6EyTAwFc

Isn't the Bowden held for a maximum of three years at one venue? This is Ollerton's 3rd so who knows where next year, though they do a grand job.

[paratayoma]

I'll be more interested in what happens the day after....

[SashaLionx]

I remember last year with the Geordies vs hizen a

What about this match last year?
I was a member of the Northumbria Uni (geordies) team.

[Centurnion]

I'll be more interested in what happens the day after....

So who do you think will take the crown in your absence???

Of course it would be better if were here so that someone could have the pleasure of taking your crown from you!!! lol

Baz (aka the Geordie Bruiser)

[pharmablogger]

What about this match last year?
I was a member of the Northumbria Uni (geordies) team.

well you should remember then hehehehe

[Todilrdc]

I remember it well.
Was just wondering if there was a specific reason you mentioned this particular match?