VALE: Kunio SHIZAWA
29/09/2026 We regret to inform you that Mr. Kunio Shizawa, Instructor at Nippon Sports University Kendo Club, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026. For many within our kendo community, …
Exam news from Japan
Congratulations to: Richard Berghuis (WA) for achieving Jodo 7 Dan on 28 August in Fukuoka.
34th Australian Iaidō Seminar & Championships
Don’t Miss out on this exciting opportunity to have 2 leading instructors from Japan and the best of Australa. For registration, accommodation details, and further information: https://events.humanitix.com/2026-34rd-iaido-championships-and-seminar The Australian Kendo …
Child Safeguarding in Australian Kendo
Reflections on Child Safeguarding and the recent Junior Australian Kendo Championships, by the AKR National Child Safeguarding officer, Claire Baker. Reflections on Child Safeguarding and the 1st Junior Australian Kendo …
Australian Junior Kendo Championships – Results
2026 Junior Kendo Club – Australian Champions Keys Kendo Club Male Individual Results Male U10 1st place: Luffy Liang (Nanseikan) 2nd place: Kaito Maher (USYD) 3rd place: Yijei Pei (Keys) …
Message to members from the President – 1st Australian Junior Kendo Championship 2026
1st Australian Junior Kendo Championship 2026 As I reflect on this weekend, I can honestly say that the 1st Australian Junior Kendo Championships is one of the most inspiring and …
Australian Junior Kendo Championships
Greetings from AKR Chairman On behalf of the Australian Kendo Federation (AKR) Board and all members, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to the AKR Kendo Committee for …
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 …