AKR forthcoming event details.
(Confirm closer to each event; the below is for information only)
State/Territory Event Calendar
All Japan Kendo Federation major events schedule 2022
Visit the FIK website for FIK events.
Application to attend overseas FIK affiliated country and AJKF events, including grading examinations, must be made via state affiliates and sent to the AKR President, arriving no later than 28 days before the published application deadline. Click here for application forms, procedures and instructions.
2024
23rd JODO CHAMPIONSHIPS, SEMINAR AND GRADING EXAM.
Date: 12 to 14 April 2024.
Location: Menai, NSW.
More details on the event page, here.
46th Australian Kendo Championships, Seminar and Kendo Dan Exam, 29/3 – 2/4 2024, Sydney.
Date: Friday 29 2024 – Tuesday 2 April 2024
Location: Darlington NSW (Sydney) – University of Sydney Aquatic Centre
Schedule:
- Friday 29th Mar: Registration and Shinpan Seminar
- Saturday 30th Mar: Individual Divisions
- Sunday 31st Mar: Team Divisions (incl. Veterans)
- Monday 1st Apr: Kendo Seminar 1st day (Full day)
- Tuesday 2nd Apr: Kendo Seminar 2nd day (Morning Only) / Kendo Grading
2023
31st AKR IAIDO CHAMPIONSHIPS, SEMINAR AND GRADING EXAM 2023
Date: 23 to 25 September 2023
Location: Perth, Western Australia
More details on the event page, here.
2023 UniSport Nationals – Kendo Competition.
Kendo 23-24 Sept 2023 Gold Coast, QLD. Info – here and here.
AKR SENIOR JODO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
Date: November 18 and 19, 2023
Location: Canberra, ACT.
The AKR Jodo Board has arranged an senior level martial arts training seminar, targeted at 4 Dan members and above. The primary goal of this seminar is to enhance participants’ skill sets and provide a clear understanding of the goals of Jodo across Australia.
The seminar w ill be led by a current member of the AJKF Jodo technical panel, Otake Sensei, Jodo Hanshi 8 Dan. This visit comes directly after the latest AJKF Jodo Board technical committee meeting, so participants will receive the latest updates on Jodo from the AJKF technical panel.
This seminar presents an excellent opportunity for our future Jodo leaders to receive the latest information, as well as train with members from across Australia.
During this seminar, you will engage in advanced training sessions, gain valuable insights, and have the chance to network with like-minded martial arts enthusiasts.
Please note that participation in this seminar is exclusively open to Jodo practitioners of 4 Dan and above with the view to maintain a high level of intense instruction.
The registration fee for the seminar is $250, which covers the 2 days of training sessions. Register here: Jodo November Seminar
45th Australian Kendo Championships, Seminar and Kendo Dan Exam. 7-11 April 2023, Melbourne. All details on the webpage and more to be advised.
2023 Jodo Championships, Seminar and Grading Exam. 14-16 April 2023, Gungahlin Hall ACT.
Seminar lead: Shiiya Sensei 8 Dan Hanshi and support by: Tsubaki Fumi Jodo 8 Dan Kyoshi
Seminar will be run at:
09:00 – 16:00 15 April
09:00 – 16:00 16 April
Register here.
Grading to 4 Dan will be available and this will be conducted on the 14 April in the AM followed by the championship.
Further grading details are here.
2022
Kendo grading examinations for Kendo 4 Dan and 5 Dan, Sunday 6 November 2022.
Venue: Perry Park Recreation Centre, 1B Maddox St, Alexandria NSW 2015.
The Kendo Board is pleased to announce that the Board will hold National Kendo grading examinations for Kendo 4 Dan and 5 Dan in collaboration with the New South Wales Kendo Association. Application procedure.
21st Australian Jodo Championships, Grading Exam annd Seminar, Saturday 24 September to Monday 26 September 2022.
The 21st Jodo Championships, Grading Exam and Seminar of the Australian Kendo Renmei will be held in Perth, Western Australia, from 24 September to 26 September 2022.
Examination will be up to Jodo 4th Dan. Exam details are here.
Further details are in the announcement.
2022 UniSport Nationals Div 1 Kendo Competition. (University Games) Saturday 24 and Sunday 25, September, 2022.
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25, September, 2022. Perth, West Australia. For kendo playing students attending Australian Universities.
Event details. AKR Rules; Event Rules. UniSport Australia’s page www.unisport.com.au
30th Australian Iaido Championships and Seminar. 30 July to 1 August 2022.
Location: Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre, 20 Baker Street, Darling Heights (Toowoomba), QLD, 4350
Dates & indicative schedule
Saturday 30 July: Iaido Dan grading to 4 Dan, followed by Australian Iaido Championships. Information on applying for a Dan Grade Examination is here.
Sunday 31 July: ZNKR (Seitei) Iaido Seminar
Monday 1 August: Koryu Seminar (with ZNKR available for those who do not wish to practise koryu)
Registration and payment to attend will be advised.
45th Australian Kendo Championships, Seminar and Kendo Dan Exam. CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
2021
29th Australian Iaido and 20th Australian Jodo Championships, Seminar and Exam 12 – 14 June 2021.
Iaido – 12 – 14 June 2021, Tallebudgera Recreation Centre, 1525 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach North QLD.
Details here
XVIII 2021 Australian Masters Games Kendo Competition. CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
Australian Masters Games page.
2020
29th Australian Iaido and 20th Australian Jodo Championships, Seminar and Exam. CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
30th May 2020 to 4th June 2020, inclusive. Sleeman Sports Complex
cnr Old Cleveland & Tilley Roads Chandler, QLD 4155.
Details here and here.
FIK Asian Zone Kendo Referee Seminar (FY 2019). CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
Narita, Japan. Saturday, 29th February 2020 to Sunday, 1st March 2020 inclusive (Welcome party 28th February 2020).
45th Australian Kendo Championships, Seminar and Kendo Dan Exam. CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
Friday 10th to Tuesday 14th April 2020. Melbourne VIC.
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), 30 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park. Details here.
Australian Championships and major events schedule, for years 2003 – 2022.
(Confirm closer to each event; the below is for information only)
| Year | AKC | AIJC | UniSport Nationals | Other event |
| 2003 | NSW | QLD | ||
| 2004 | QLD | VIC | ||
| 2005 | ACT | WA | ||
| 2006 | WA | NSW | 13 WKC, Dec 8-10, Taiwan | |
| 2007 | VIC | TAS | FIK Shinpan Seminar, Australia | |
| 2008 | NSW | QLD | ||
| 2009 | SA | ACT | 14 WKC, Brazil, 28, 29, 30 Aug | |
| 2010 | VIC | WA | ||
| 2011 | QLD | VIC | QLD | |
| 2012 | ACT | NSW | SA | 15 WKC, Italy, 25, 26, 27 May |
| 2013 | NSW | TAS | QLD | 2nd World Combat Games, Russia |
| 2014 | WA | QLD | NSW | |
| 2015 | VIC | ACT | QLD | 16 WKC, Tokyo, Japan |
| 2016 | QLD | WA | WA | |
| 2017 | ACT | VIC | QLD | |
| 2018 | NSW | NSW | QLD | 17WKC, Incheon, South Korea, 14-16 September 2018. Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast. 4-15 April 2018. |
| 2019 | WA | TAS | QLD | 17AMG, Adelaide, SA, 5-6 October 2019. |
| 2020 | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancellations due to COVID-19 |
| 2021 | Cancelled | QLD* | Cancelled |
2021 Australian Masters Games, Perth. *(due to hot weather, AIJSC will be in June) |
| 2022 | Cancelled | WA | TBA | |
| 2023 | VIC 8-9 April TBC & TBA | TBA |
For details of events hosted or organised by State Associations and Clubs, please contact the organising body direct. All dates could possibly be altered, so please check with the event organiser close to the event.
PAST EVENTS for information only
2019
28th Australian Iaido and 19th Australian Jodo Championships, Seminar and Exam.
Saturday 26 – Wednesday 30 January 2019. Moonah Sports Centre Indoor Court located 700/17 Gormanston Rd, Moonah Tasmania 7009, Australia.
Details here and here.
6th Oceania Women’s Kendo Seminar & Taikai 2019.
Friday 22 February 2019. Melbourne, VIC.
Details here
FIK Asian Zone Kendo Referee Seminar (FY 2018).
Taipei. Friday 8th March 2019 to Sunday 10th March 2019 inclusive. (Post)
44th Australian Kendo Championships, Seminar and Kendo Dan Exam.
Friday 19th to Wednesday 24th April 2019. Perth, Western Australia.
Leisurelife Centre, 34 Kent St, East Victoria Park, WA. Details here.
2019 UniSport Nationals Div 1 Kendo Competition.
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29, September, 2019. Gold Coast, Queensland. For kendo playing university students.
Event details. UniSport Australia’s page www.unisport.com.au
XVII Australian Masters Games Kendo Competition.
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October 2019. St Claire Recreation Centre – YMCA, Woodville, Adelaide, SA. More details here
Event details. Australian Masters Games page http://www.australianmastersgames.com/extra.asp?ID=8482
Competition Rules, Nafuda Specification and Shinai Specification, all are here.
2018
27th Australian Iaido and 18th Australian Jodo Championships, Seminar and Exam.
Glenwood, Sydney, New South Wales. Details here and here.
43rd Australian Kendo Championships, Seminar and Kendo Dan Exam.
Friday 30 March to Wednesday 4 April 2018. Sydney, NSW. PCYC Auburn, Wyatt Park, Church St, Lidcombe, NSW. https://www.pcycnsw.org.au/auburn/ Google map. Near to the multicultural suburbs of Lidcombe and Auburn in Sydney.
2018 UniSport Nationals Div 1 Kendo Competition
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23, September, 2018. Gold Coast, Queensland. For kendo playing university students.
Event details. UniSport Australia’s page www.unisport.com.au.
Competition Rules, Nafuda Specification and Shinai Specification, all are here.
2017
26th Australian Iaido and 17th Australian Jodo Championships, Seminar and Dan Exam.
Friday 17 February through to Tuesday 21 February 2017. Melbourne, Victoria.
More details.
FIK Asian Zone Kendo Referee Seminar (FY2016).
Hong Kong. Friday 17 to Sunday 19 February 2017. (Post)
Australian Kendo Team and Squad training schedule:
Women and Men, 23-24 July 2016. Sydney.
Women and Men, 1– 3 October 2016. Canberra, ACT..
Women and Men, 28– 29 January 2017. SA.
AKCs 15– 16 April 2017. Canberra, ACT.
Women and Men, 10–11 June 2017, Maylands W.A.
Australian Kendo Team Selections. TBC August 2017. Melbourne, Vic.
42nd Australian Kendo Championships, Seminar and Kendo Dan Exam.
Friday 15 April to Wednesday 19 April 2017. Canberra, ACT.
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.
Event details. Unisport’s page www.australianunigames.com.au.
Competition Rules, Nafuda Specification and Shinai Specification, all are here.
SCHEDULE
- Friday 22 September: Weigh-in.
- Saturday 23 September: Weigh-in and Competition.
- Sunday 24 September: Competition and closing ceremony.
Jodo Seminar – October, 2017. Canberra, ACT. Details
FIK Asian Zone Kendo Referee Seminar (FY2017).
Incheon, South Korea. Friday 27 to Sunday 29 October, 2017. (Post)
2016
25th Australian Iaido and 16th Jodo Championships, Seminar and Dan Exam.
18 – 24 January 2016. More details.
FIK Asian Zone Shinpan Seminar
Friday 11 March to 13 March, Taipei, Taiwan.
The AKR wishes to encourage senior Australian kendoka (kendo 5 Dan and above, in principle) to attend this Seminar with a view to improving the standard of kendo shinpan in Australia.
Details from state associations. *State application deadline: 5.00 PM AEST on Monday 4th January 2016.
41st Australian Kendo Championships, Seminar and Kendo Dan Exam.
Friday 25 March 2016 to Wednesday 30 March 2016. More details.
4th Oceania Women’s Kendo Seminar & Taikai 2016
Friday 27 May to 29 May, 2016. Location: Victoria University, Footscray, Melbourne, Victoria.
We are very fortunate to have approximately 8-12 (to be confirmed) experienced Nippon Taiiku Daigaku (Nittaidai) female kendo sensei, OG graduates and current students conduct this seminar.
If you have any queries please email: oceania.womens.kendo@kendoaustralia.asn.au
41st Kendo Summer Seminar for Foreign Kendo Leaders
Friday July 22 to July 29 2016 at Gedatsukai Kenshu Center in Kitamoto City, Saitama Prefecture.
This is an excellent kendo seminar!
Any AKR member interested in participating in the 2016 Kendo Summer Seminar, Japan should first apply to their state association for recommendation to attend. Applications close early January. Details from your state association.
Nippon Budokan Foundation Budo Expo and Delegation visit to Sydney
November 9~16 2016. Details TBA.
2015
24th Australian Iaido and 15th Australian Jodo Championships, Seminar and Exams. Monday 19 to Sunday 25 January 2015.
Venue: David Cocking Sport and Recreation Centre on the campus at The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT.
Second Trans-Tasman Kendo Taikai, 14 and 15 February 2015.
The Australian Kendo Team versus the New Zealand Kendo Team.
A pre-cursor to the World Kendo Championships, to be held in Tokyo.
Venue: Multi-Purpose Sports Hall at the University of Technology Sydney, UTS City Campus, beneath Alumni Green, Harris Street, Ultimo.
40th Australian Kendo Championships, Seminar and Kendo Exam, 3 – 8 April 2015.
Registration and shinpan briefing – Friday 3 April; Championship competition, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 April; Kendo Seminar, Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 April; Kendo Dan Exam Wednesday 8 April 2015.
Location: Melbourne, Victoria. Venues TBA. More details here.
16th World Kendo Championships, 29-31 May 2015
Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan.
International Kendo Federation website. 16WKC website. Australian Team supporters page at facebook.
2015 Australian University Games Kendo Competition
Saturday 26 September & Sunday 27 September at Gold Coast PCYC, 180 Monaco St, Broadbeach Waters, QLD 4218. www.australianunigames.com.au
Individual kyu grade open championship
Individual kyu grade women’s championship
Individual dan grade open championship
Individual dan grade women’s championship
Teams kyu grade championship
Teams open grade championship
University kendo players, register via your uni kendo club.
2014
Monday 20 January – Sunday 26 January 2014.
2014 Australian Iaido and Jodo Championships, Grading and Seminar
Seminar: Monday 20 January – Friday 24 January 2014.
Competition: Saturday 25 January 2014.
Exam for Iaido and Jodo Dan: Sunday 26 January 2014.
Go to the event website at iaidojodo2014.kendoaustralia.asn.au, for further information.
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 February 2014
The 3rd Oceania Womens Kendo Seminar and Taikai to be held in Melbourne .
8 & 9 March 2014.
FIK Asian Zone Kendo Shinpan Seminar. Sydney, NSW.
18 to 23 April 2014
39th Australian Kendo Championships 2014, Leisurelife Centre, Corner of Kent Street & Gloucester Street, East Victoria Park, West Australia.
More details here.
Saturday 27 September 8:30am – 5pm and Sunday 28 September 8:30am – 5pm
Australian University Games – Kendo Competition
Venue: University of Technology Sydney, Multi-Purpose Sports Hall
UTS City Campus, beneath Alumni Green, Harris Street, Ultimo.
Friday October 24 to Sunday October 26 2014
FIK Asian Zone Kendo Shinpan Seminar.
Venue: Kookmin University Gymnasium, 77 Jeongneung-Ro, Seongbuk-Ku, Seoul, Korea.
Application to attend is via state associations.
2013
2013 Australian Iaido and Jodo Championships, Grading and Seminar
Seminar: Monday 21 January – Friday 25 January 2013.
Competition: Saturday 26 January 2013.
Exam for Iaido and Jodo Dan: Sunday 27 January 2013.
Tasmania.
2nd Oceania Womens Kendo Seminar.
Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 February 2013.
Sydney, New South Wales.
International Kendo Federation (FIK) Asian Zone Kendo Referee Seminar
Venue is Taipei, Taiwan March 15 (Fri) ～ March 17 (Sun), 2013, applications available from State Secretaries and should be sent direct to AKR Secretary before 25 January 2013.
38th Australian Kendo Championships, Grading and Seminar 2013
Competition: Friday 29 March – Sunday 31 March 2013.
Seminar Monday 1 April & Tuesday 2 April 2013.
Exam for Kendo 3 and 4 Dan: Wednesday 3 April 2013.
Sydney, New South Wales.
AKR Annual General Meeting
Teleconference for Delegates, 14 April 2013. Teleconference access detail will be provided to Delegates.
39th All Japan Kendo Federation Summer Seminar for Foreign Kendo Leaders 2013.
July 26 (FRI) – August 2 (FRI), 2013 at Gedatsukai Kenshu Center (Kitamoto City, Saitama Pref.).
Applications available from State Secretaries and should be sent direct to the AKR Secretary before 15 January 2013. Announcement of selected trainees will be made in early May 2013.
Australian University Games Kendo Competition 2013.
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September 2013.
AKR National Conference and General Meeting of National Council.
Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 October 2013. 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, both days.
Mercure Hotel, 13 Spring Street, Melbourne.
Second SportAccord Combat Games 18-26 October 2013.
Kendo competition: 21+22 October 2013.
Venue: St. Petersburg, Russia. Click here for the SportAccord World Combat Games, 2013 Kendo event program schedule.
Past 2012 Events:
38th All Japan Kendo Federation Summer Seminar for Foreign Kendo Leaders’.
July 27 (FRI) – August 3 (FRI), 2012 at Gedatsukai Kenshu Center (Kitamoto City, Saitama Pref.).
Applications closed.
Australian University Games Kendo Competition 2012.
Kendo Seminar:
Led by sensei Brian Brestovac 6 Dan, former Australian Team member and Australian Veterans Champion and Colin Minter sensei. Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September.
Competition:
Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 September 2012, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Venue: Nazareth Catholic College – Secondary Campus, 1 Hartley Road, Flinders Park, SA.
AKR National Conference and General Meeting of National Council.
Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 October 2012. 9:oo am to 4:00 pm, both days.
Mercure Hotel, 13 Spring Street, Melbourne.