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 …
29th Iaido and 20th Jodo Seminar and Championships 2020 CANCELLED
Announcement made: 15th March 2020 In light of the most recent announcement by the Prime Minister of Australia regarding mandatory quarantine for international travellers to Australia, and the increasing number …
45th Australian Kendo Championships 2020 CANCELLATION
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the upcoming 45th Australian Kendo Championships, seminar and grading has been cancelled.