AKR IS AFFILIATED WITH – 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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The 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 News
February 23rd, 2021
The AKR has received notice from the FIK that the 18th WKC has been cancelled.
Information: https://www.kendo-fik.org/news/3240
The AKR would like to express our utmost appreciation to all who have been involved in planning, preparing and training for the campaign amidst these difficult and challenging times, especially the WKC Coaching Team, the squad members, the Kendo Board, and all who have supported the WKC campaign-related activities in your own ways.
The 19th WKC is scheduled for 2024, with the hosting country to be confirmed.
January 17th, 2021
The XVIII 2021 Australian Masters Games – KENDO Competition will be held in Perth WA on the 9-10 October 2021!
Information here.
December 1st, 2020
AKR congratulates the following members for passing their Renshi Examination on 24th November 2020.
Joachim SEMMLER (ACT) Kendo Renshi
Kate SYLVESTER (VIC) Kendo Renshi
Ryuta HIKIMA (VIC) Kendo Renshi
August 9th, 2020
UniSport Australia – Statement regarding The Nationals Div 1 and Div 2 – Perth
Continue reading 2020 UniSport Nationals Div 1 – Perth cancelled
July 26th, 2020
NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS
Australian Kendo Renmei Anti-Doping Policy has been amended and is effective 10 August 2020.
Continue reading AKR Anti-Doping Policy amendment
April 27th, 2020
ODA, Katsuo sensei
Iaido Hanshi 8-Dan/Kendo Kyoshi 7-Dan
7 January 1942 ~ 19 April 2020
It is with great sadness that the Australian Kendo Renmei (AKR) announces the passing of Oda Katsuo sensei on Sunday 19 April 2020.
Oda sensei’s first connection with Australia was in 1999 when he visited Australia with Nakanishi sensei as part of a team to run seminars around Australia in Kendo, Iaido and Jodo. The following year he visited Australia again, this time to assist Haga sensei in the running of the Iaido seminar at the AKR National Iaido and Jodo Seminar and Championships (AIJSC). At the National Council Conference of that same year (October 2000), Oda sensei was appointed as the Australian Iaido Technical Advisor. He attended all AIJSC events during this time and, despite retiring from this position in 2015, he continued to assist senior Iaido members with advanced training and advice for their examination attempts in Japan. Although he was in Australia specifically for the development of Iaido, he was also an accomplished Kendo practitioner who would also run Kendo trainings in Australia during his ‘time off’ from his Iaido commitments.
Oda sensei’s continuing influence, guidance and support for Australian Iaido and Kendo was profound and will never be forgotten. We are all very grateful for his dedicated help and great friendship and deeply saddened by his departure.
Rest in peace.
  
March 17th, 2020
Announcement made: 15th March 2020
In light of the most recent announcement by the Prime Minister of Australia regarding mandatory quarantine for international travellers to Australia, and the increasing number of infections of COVID-19 within our national borders, the Australian Iaido Jodo Seminar and Championships (AIJSC) 2020 scheduled for late May have been cancelled.
Continue reading 29th Iaido and 20th Jodo Seminar and Championships 2020 CANCELLED
March 14th, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the upcoming 45th Australian Kendo Championships, seminar and grading has been cancelled.
Continue reading 45th Australian Kendo Championships 2020 CANCELLATION
January 19th, 2020
The AKR has announced that Ms Vivian Yung, Dr Kate Sylvester and Dr Brian Brestovac have been awarded AKR Life Membership.
Continue reading AKR Life Membership Awards
December 4th, 2019
AKR congratulates the following members for passing their Renshi Examination on 27th November 2019.
Continue reading Shogo Awards 2019
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FORTHCOMING MAJOR EVENTS XVIII 2021 Australian Masters Games – KENDO Competition 9-10 October 2021, Perth, Western Australia. Information here.
29th Australian Iaido Championships, Seminar and Exam.
12 – 14 June 2021, Tallebudgera Recreation Centre, 1525 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach North QLD. Details here
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