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
UniSport Australia
Proud supporter of Girls Make Your Move
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.
The 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.
AKR Life Membership 2019 Vivian YungAKR Life Membership 2019 Kate SylvesterAKR Life Membership 2019 Brian Brestovac
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