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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.
SportAccord
The international federation of national sporting associations.
 Australian University Sport
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WELCOME to the Australian Kendo Renmei website
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
September 21st, 2017
The Australian Kendo Coaching Team are happy to announce that after 2 years of preparation, 14 members of the National Squad (7 women & 7 men) have been selected to represent Australia at the World Kendo Championships to be held in Korea 2018.
We are now working hard to raise funds for the team to travel to international events leading up to Korea and to encourage the kendo community Australia wide to support the team, we have put together an awesome T-Shirt & Tenugui package that is now available.
Pricing
T-Shirt & Tenugui Package – $40 (Option of either a Green T Shirt or White T Shirt)
Individual T-Shirt price Adults $25 / Kids $20
Individual Tenugui $20
Please contact your club’s secretary or a friendly Team Member to place your order & organise payment by October 31st 2017.
Your support to the Australian Kendo Team will be greatly appreciated!
You and your friends can also support the Australian Kendo Team by making a tax deductable donation via the Australian Government supervised Australian Sports Foundation website here.
And for the latest, follow the Team on facebook, twitter or instagram / @akrkendoteam and check the Team web page here often!
July 3rd, 2017
Dates: 27 – 29 October 2017
The Jodo Board will be conducting a Jodo seminar in Canberra on 27, 28t & 29 October 2017.
Continue reading Jodo Seminar – October, 2017. Canberra, ACT.
June 27th, 2017
The next FIK Asian Zone Kendo Referee Seminar (FY 2017) will be held in Incheon, South Korea from Friday 27th October 2017 to Sunday 29th October, 2017 inclusive.
Continue reading FIK Asian Zone Kendo Referee Seminar (FY 2017), S. Korea, 27-29 October, 2017.
January 2nd, 2017
In mid-November 2016, the AKR Kendo Board asked members to express their interest in attending the International Kendo Federarations (FIK) FY 2016 Asian Zone Shinpan Seminar in Hong Kong. The seminar is to be held on February 17-19, 2017.
Continue reading AKR Delegation to attend FIK Asian Zone Shinpan Seminar in Hong Kong
November 30th, 2016
UPDATED with a complete set of results.
Continue reading Exam News from Japan
September 6th, 2016
You have probably heard of the Nippon Budokan. This remarkable budo centre is used each year as the venue for the All Japan Kendo Championships and was the venue for the 16th World Kendo Championships, held in 2015 and many other important cultural events.
Continue reading Japanese Budo Demonstrations and Goodwill Kendo Keiko
August 24th, 2016
The 2017 Australian Iaido & Jodo Seminar, Championships and grading exams will be held in Melbourne, Victoria on Friday 17 to Tuesday 21 February 2017.
Continue reading 2017 26th Australian Iaido and 17th Australian Jodo Championships, Seminar and Exam
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FORTHCOMING MAJOR EVENTS 2018. 27th Australian Iaido and 18th Australian Jodo Championships, Seminar and Exam.
Saturday 20 to Thursday 25 January 2018. Glenwood, Sydney, New South Wales. Details here and here.
43rd Australian Kendo Championships, Seminar and Kendo Dan Exam.
Friday 14 April to Wednesday 18 April 2018. Sydney, NSW. Other details tbc.
2017 Australian Iaido & Jodo Seminar, Championships and grading Exams.
17 to 21 February 2017 in Melbourne, Victoria. More details here.
The 42nd Australian Kendo Championships, 2017.
Championships, Seminar and Grade Exam will be conducted in Canberra, ACT., over the Easter long weekend – Friday 14th to Wednesday 19th April 2017.
More details here.
5th Oceania Women’s Kendo Seminar & Taikai 2017
Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 July 2017. Sydney, NSW.
2017 Australian University Games Kendo Competition
Gold Coast, Queensland. For kendo playing university students. www.australianunigames.com.au
27 – 29 October 2017. Jodo Seminar.
Canberra, ACT. Details
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