Results of the 21st Australian Iaido Championships and 12th Australian Jodo Championships, 2012
Results for these events are here.
Vale: James Fennessy.
It is with great sadness that the Australian Kendo Renmei acknowledges the passing of Sensei James Fennessy, Kendo 7th Dan, on Sunday 22 January 2012. Fennessy sensei, or to many …
AKR member selected for FIK Anti-Doping Hearing Panel.
The Australian Kendo Renmei is very proud to announce that one of our members has been selected as a member of the International Kendo Federation (FIK) Anti-Doping Hearing Panel. The …
Summer holiday kendo reading
CONTRIBUTORS Sensei Terry Holt, Kendo Kyoshi 7 Dan. Some of you may have met Sensei Holt when he visited Melbourne in early December. He has written a handy booklet for kendo …
Summer School for 2012 is on!
The All Japan Kendo Federation has announced that the 38th Summer Seminar for foreign Kendo practitioners will be hosted by the All Japan Kendo Federation in July 2012. The purpose …
Elections for members of the AKR Iaido Board and AKR Jodo Board
The tri-ennial Elections for members of the AKR Iaido Board and AKR Jodo Board is to be conducted in mid January 2012. These elections are by postal vote only.
Vale: Sumitaka (John) Nagae
Sensei Sumitaka (John) Nagae, Kendo Kyoshi 7 Dan, passed away on 14 November 2011 in Tokyo. Nagae sensei was a much loved and respected kendoka both in Australia and in …
Nominations called for AKR Iaido and Jodo Board elections
Nominations are now called for election of members to the AKR Iaido and Jodo Boards. The term is for three years. Nominees, please provide a short resume and a photo. Those …
Yuko-datotsu expressed graphically
Ever wondered about Article 12 in the FIK Regulations of Kendo Shiai and Shinpan? Here is the clause: Article 12: Yuko-datotsu is defined as an accurate strike or thrust made onto …
2011 FIK Asian Zone Shinpan Seminar
The next FIK Asian Zone Shinpan Seminar, will be held in Seoul, Korea from Fri 21 October to Sun 23 October inclusive.