AUSTRALIAN MASTERS GAMES POSTPONED TO 23-30 APRIL 2022
In light of the evolving COVID-19 situation, the 2021 Australian Masters Games which were due to be held from 9-16 October 2021 will be postponed until 23-30 April 2022. Please …
2021 UniSport Nationals Div 1 Cancellation
UniSport Australia (UniSport) has made the difficult decision to cancel Nationals Div 1 and Div 2 presented by UniBank, which was due to be held from 25 September to 1 October 2021 on the Gold Coast, Queensland.
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 …
New AKR Instructor, Coach & Officiator (ICO) development framework
In 2021 the AKR are implementing an Instructor, Coach & Officiator (ICO) development framework for use consistently across Kendo, Iaido and Jodo. This will replace the current Instructor Accreditation Scheme …
2021 Anti-Doping Policy
AKR has recently approved its 2021 Anti-Doping Policy which comes into effect on 1 January 2021. The AKR anti-doping policy is the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy and can be found …
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
2020 UniSport Nationals Div 1 – Perth cancelled
UniSport Australia – Statement regarding The Nationals Div 1 and Div 2 – Perth
AKR Anti-Doping Policy amendment
NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS Australian Kendo Renmei Anti-Doping Policy has been amended and is effective 10 August 2020.
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 …