Category: News

  Mr Andrew van Hamond from the AKR has been elected as a Board Member of the AOKF.

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

NOTE: For the full message that contains the competition draws and notable regulation changes, please check with your State & Territory Coaching Teams and Execs The full message has also …

Congratulations to Brendan Kee (ACT) for achieving Iaido 6 Dan on 8 March 2026 in Kyoto, Japan.

The Australian Kendo Renmei (AKR) Iaidō Board is pleased to extend a warm invitation to all practitioners and enthusiasts to attend the 34th Australian Iaidō Seminar and Championships, to be held …

Congratulations to Courtney Babb (WA) for achieving Kendo 6 Dan on 15 February 2026 in Yamanashi, Japan.

Dear AKR Members, We’re excited to share that the Australian Kendo Renmei (AKR), together with the Queensland Kendo Renmei (QKR), will be hosting the 48th Australian Kendo Championships (2026 AKC) on the …

Congratulations to:  Aden Steinke (NSW) for achieving Jodo 6 Dan, and Janet Griffiths (WA) for achieving Jodo 7 Dan on 23 January 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.

Dear AKR members, The Australian Kendo Renmei and the Queensland Kendo Renmei are excited to bring you the 48th Australian Kendo Championships, Seminar and Dan Grading Examination on the Gold Coast in 2026. Date: Fri 3rd to …