RIP Steve Foster
It is with great sadness that I acknowledge the passing of Steve Foster, on 4 June 2026. Steve was one of the founding members of Tasmanian Kendo and played an …
First Asia Oceania Kendo Championships – Results
The First Asia Oceania Kendo Championships were held at Tokyos’ Tokyo Budokan arena on 30 and 31 May, 2026. The results of the draw and scoring are in the relevant …
The 1st Asia Oceania Kendo Championships. May 30 – 31, 2026.
The 1st Asia Oceania Kendo Championships. May 30th (Sat) – May 31st (Sun), 2026. Are you becoming excited! Here is some information to assist your enjoyment of this inagural kendo …
Women’s Iaido and Jodo Seminar, 5-8 June 2026. Sydney.
The Iaido and Jodo Boards are pleased to announce the continuation of the Women’s seminar and this time in Sydney. This was extremely successful on its inaugural event and we …
Only 2 months to go until the Kamei Toru Sensei (Hanshi 8 Dan) Seminar in Sydney!
All proceeds from this event will support the Australian National Kendo Team on their journey to the 20th World Kendo Championships. Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/kamei-sensei-seminar-2026
Exam news from Japan
Congratulations to: Adam Martin (VIC) for achieving Kendo 6 Dan on 30 April in Kyoto; Andrew van Hamond (NSW) and Nicholas Bartlett (SA) for achieving Kendo 6 Dan on 10 …
2026 Junior Australian Kendo Championships – Shinpan EOI
Dear Australian Kendo Community, The Australian Kendo Federation (AKF), in partnership with the New South Wales Kendo Association (NSWKA), is excited to host the inaugural Junior Australian Kendo Championships (Junior …
Asia-Oceania Kendo Federation (AOKF) First Term Officers’ Election Results
Mr Andrew van Hamond from the AKR has been elected as a Board Member of the AOKF.
Support the Australian Kendo National Team (special AKC weekend discount)
Dear AKR members, Support the National Team by purchasing limited special edition AKC tie-pins and pins. Only available during the Australian Kendo Championships weekend: https://events.humanitix.com/australian-team-aokc-support-merchandise
AKF/AKR Team for the 1st Asia Oceania Kendo Championships, Tokyo, Japan, 30&31 May 2026.
Women’s Selected Members Kelly Kishikawa (4D, NSW) Samantha Zhong (3D, NSW) Clay Zhou (4D, VIC) Su Hee Cho (2D, NSW) Grazia Nguyen (3D, NSW) Iris Somera (3D, NSW) Mio …