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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.

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Latest News

43rd Australian Kendo Championships, Results.

April 8th, 2018

43rd AKC Group Photo

Click here for the Results

Nominations for election to the AKR National Executive C’tee for 2018-2021, now open!

January 31st, 2018

Continue reading Nominations for election to the AKR National Executive C’tee for 2018-2021, now open!

Nominations for election to the AKR Kendo Board, 2018-2021 are now open!

January 30th, 2018

Dear AKR Kendo Members,

Kendo Board Election

Continue reading Nominations for election to the AKR Kendo Board, 2018-2021 are now open!

Wish them safe travels and gambatte!

January 18th, 2018

The Australian Kendo Team departs for Hungary on Saturday, 20 January, 2018!

Continue reading Wish them safe travels and gambatte!

VALE: Akira Tajima sensei

January 8th, 2018

Akira Tajima sensei, in 1988.

Continue reading VALE: Akira Tajima sensei

To all supporters of the AKR Kendo Team campaign for the 17th World Kendo Championships.

December 22nd, 2017

THANK YOU!

Best wishes to all for Christmas, the festive season and for a happy and safe New Year!

Continue reading To all supporters of the AKR Kendo Team campaign for the 17th World Kendo Championships.

Exam News from Japan

November 29th, 2017

(Updated 4 December 2017)

In Japan, during the month of November, many exams for kendo, iaido and jodo are conducted by the All Japan Kendo Federation (AJKF) and prefecture affiliates.

This month, many senior graded Australian Kendo Renmei (AKR) members faced the challenge to be tested for the Shogo levels of Renshi and Kyoshi or their next dan level.

Happily, some were successful.

Congratulations to all applicants, whether successful or not, for never giving up and working extremely hard to meet the next challenge.

We congratulate the successful members, listed below on their recent achievement.

SHOGO
Kyoshi
Mr. Toshiaki Tsukadaira, Kendo 7 Dan (Qld) was awarded Kendo Kyoshi in Tokyo by the AJKF on 30 November 2017. Link.
Renshi
Mr. David Kolb, Iaido 6 Dan (Qld) was awarded Iaido Renshi in Tokyo by the AJKF on 30 November 2017. Link.
Mr. Russell Lawrence, Iaido 6 Dan (WA) was awarded Iaido Renshi in Tokyo by the AJKF on 30 November 2017. Link.

EXAM RESULTS – IAIDO
Mr. Marcus Lee-Steere, (Vic), was awarded Iaido 6 Dan in Tokyo by the AJKF on 18 November 2017. Link.

EXAM RESULTS – KENDO
Mr. Arpad Maksay, (Vic), was awarded Kendo 6 Dan in Tokyo by the AJKF on 25 November 2017. Link.

AKR Life Membership Awards

November 22nd, 2017

The AKR has announced that Mr. Richard Ward and Mr. Russell Lawrence have both been awarded AKR Life Membership.

The announcement was made at the Meeting of AKR National Council, held in Sydney on 15 October 2017.

Both members have made significant contribution to the Australian Kendo Renmei over many decades and the AKR would like to thank both new life members for their leadership and contribution.