Exam news from Japan
Congratulations to Mr. Katsuhiko Takayama (NSW) for achieving Kendo 7th Dan in Aichi, Japan (14th May 2022).
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) : The Australian Sport Mentoring Collective
‘The Australian Sport Mentoring Collective’ is a pilot program of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) . The three-month program will kick off in May and will support former women athletes …
National Jodo Seminar and Grading
May 2022 Seminar & DAN Grading (Note: National Competition to be held Perth – September 2022) DATE QLD Labor Day long weekend, 30 April – 2 May 2022 GRADING …
Statement on Russia’s War on Ukraine and international sport
Statement on Russia’s War on Ukraine and international sport Issued by Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck, Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services Minister for Sport on 9 March 2022
Shogo Awards 2021
Shogo Awards 2021 AKR congratulates the following members for passing their Renshi Examination on 23rd November 2021. Katsumi KURAMOCHI (QLD) Iaido Renshi Noriyuki TAMURA (QLD) Kendo Renshi
Cancellation of the 2022 Australian Kendo Championships & Australian Masters Games Kendo event
At the AKR Annual General Meeting on 16-17 October 2021, the National Council has made the decision to cancel the following events: 2022 Australian Kendo Championships 2022 Australian Masters Games …
Vale: Namitome Sensei
Namitome Shigenori sensei Hanshi 8th Dan Jodo Kyoshi 8th Dan Iaido Fukuoka Kendo Renmei Holds Menkyo Kaiden in Shinto Muso Ryu Jojutsu having studied under Otofuji Ichizo sensei. Namitome Sensei …
Cancellation of the 18th World Kendo Championships (18WKC)
The AKR has received notice from the FIK that the 18th WKC has been cancelled. Information: https://www.kendo-fik.org/news/3240
Shogo Awards 2020
AKR congratulates the following members for passing their Renshi Examination on 24th November 2020. Joachim SEMMLER (ACT) Kendo Renshi Kate SYLVESTER (VIC) Kendo Renshi Ryuta HIKIMA (VIC) Kendo Renshi
VALE: ODA, Katsuo sensei (1942-2020)
ODA, Katsuo sensei Iaido Hanshi 8-Dan/Kendo Kyoshi 7-Dan 7 January 1942 ~ 19 April 2020 It is with great sadness that the Australian Kendo Renmei (AKR) announces the passing of …