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The Australian Government through the Australian Sports Commission recognises the Australian Kendo Renmei as the National Sporting Organisation to develop kendo, iaido and jodo in Australia 
The International Kendo Federation  The international federation of national kendo associations.
G A I S F  The Global Association of International Sporting Federations
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WELCOME to the Australian Kendo Renmei websiteThe Australian Kendo Renmei Inc., (AKR) is the internationally recognised, governing body for Kendo, Iaido and Jodo in Australia. The Australian Sports Commission recognises the Australian Kendo Renmei as the National Sporting Organisation to develop kendo, iaido and jodo in Australia.The Australian Kendo Renmei (Inc.) and our affiliated member dojos, clubs and associations are also affiliated with the International Kendo Federation (FIK). The FIK is the world-wide federation of national Kendo, Iaido and Jodo organisations. The FIK is affiliated with SportAccord (formerly GAISF) a signatory to the World Anti-Doping Agency drugs in sport policy and is recognised as the international governing federation for Kendo, Iaido and Jodo. Whether you are near Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney, for activities and dojo or clubs near you, please check our Directory of clubs and dojo and our Calendar pages. Latest NewsThe AKR has announced that Ms Vivian Yung, Dr Kate Sylvester and Dr Brian Brestovac have been awarded AKR Life Membership. The announcement was made at the Meeting of AKR National Council, held in Sydney on 20 October 2019. All three members have made significant contribution to the Australian Kendo Renmei over many years and the AKR would like to thank them for their contribution and leadership.  Vivian Yung  Kate Sylvester  Brian Brestovac AKR congratulates the following members for passing their Renshi Examination on 27th November 2019. Kwangyul Jeong (VIC) Kendo Renshi. Noriko Matsumoto (VIC) Kendo Renshi. Katsuyuki Okamoto (QLD) Kendo Renshi. Peter Szwarcbord (VIC) Iaido Renshi. Benjamin James (WA) Iaido Renshi. Ramon Lawrence (WA) Jodo Renshi. Congratulations to Mr. Joachim Semmler (ACT) and Mr Songwon Chang (NSW) for achieving Kendo 6th Dan in Aichi, Japan (17th November 2019). XVII Australian Masters Games Kendo Competition was held in Adelaide on Saturday and Sunday, 5 – 6 October 2019. For full results see HERE. 2019 UniSport Nationals Div1 Kendo Competition, was held at Somerset College, Gold Coast on Saturday and Sunday, 28 – 29 September 2019. The Kendo Board would like to announce the Australian WKC Coaching Team for the 18th World Kendo Championships 2021 in Paris, France:
Congratulations to Mr. Yoonsu Kim (NSW) for achieving Kendo 6 Dan in Nagoya, Japan today (12 May 2019). Congratulations to the following AKR members for their recent grading achievements in Japan last month. EXAM RESULTS – KENDO
International Kendo Federation will be participating in the SportAccord Convention to be held in Gold Coast in May 2019. SportAccord is the world sport and business summit. It is focused on driving positive change internationally and dedicated to engaging and connecting; international federations, rights holders, organising committees, cities, press and media, businesses and other organisations involved in the development of sport. SportAccord is a not-for-profit organisation which annually brings together representatives from more than 100 International Sports Federations affiliated with the below umbrella organisations that host their Annual General Assemblies at SportAccord. The event is an international sport convention hosted over a week, combining an exhibition area, a themed conference programme and a multitude of networking events. AKR members have been invited to participate in Kendo, Iaido and Jodo demonstration on Thu 9 May (3-5pm) & Fri 10 May (9-11am). Location: Kurrawa Park (Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach) Please support us if you are in Gold Coast at the time. AJKF has advised the choice of sensei for this year’s 44th Australian Kendo Championships and Seminar to be held in Perth, 19 to 24 April. Suzuki sensei has visited us four times previously, while Iida Sensei has visited us at the 42AKC in Canberra, 2017. |
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