Special Commendation awarded to Kunio Shizawa sensei
A Special Commendation from the AKR was awarded to Kunio Shizawa sesnsei during his visit to Australia in February. Shizawa sensei is a great friend and supporter of long standing, …
Annual AKR Reports
Two reports were presented to AKR National Council, at our AGM held on Wednesday 16 April. 1. The AKR Presidents Report for 2013, activities, prepared by Richard Ward,President. 2. The AKR …
Registrations are now open for the FIK Asian Zone Kendo Referee Seminar, March 8+9, Sydney, New South Wales
Dates: Saturday 8 March (8;30AM- 4:30PM) and Sunday 9 March 2014 (8;30AM- 1:00PM) . Venue: University of Sydney Sports & Aquatic Centre, Building G09, on the corner of Codrington Street and Darlington …
Australian Kendo Team Members depart for Russia
Best wishes to Kirby Smith, Vivian Yung and Kelvin Tran as they on their way to compete at the Second World Combat Games in St Petersburg, Russia. The Kendo competition …
Registration now open for the Third Oceania Womens’ Kendo Seminar and Taikai 2014
The Third Oceania Womens’ Kendo Seminar & Taikai 2014 Saturday, 22 February 2014 9:00 AM – Sunday, 23 February 2014 4:30 PM Venue: Victoria University, Footscray, Melbourne Court 1, Level …
2013 Australian Unversity Games – Kendo
Saturday 28 September and Sunday 29 September 2013 Congratulations to all participants and placegetters. Further reports will follow here, in the meantime the results are- Open Team – 1. UTS; 2. …
2014 FIK Asian Zone Kendo Shinpan Seminar
Dear members, after four or five years of discussions with the International Kendo Federation (FIK), we are happy to advise that the FIK have decided that the 2014 FIK Asian …
Australian Kendo Squad call
Dear AKR members, We extend our invitation to you to join the Australian Kendo Squad in preparation for the 16th World Kendo Championship (WKC) to be held in May 2015 …
Vale: Betty Lawley
With great sadness, we advise that Betty Lawley passed away on the morning of 14 May 2013. Betty, 79, was awarded a Life Membership of the AKR, in appreciation of her support …
Australian Kendo Team coaching positions announced
The AKR Kendo Board has announced the Australian Kendo coaching team for 16th World Kendo Championships. Australian Kendo Team Coach; Arpad Maksay (Vic). Australian Kendo Team Assistant Coach; Kate Sylvester (Vic). Australian Kendo Team Manager; Bonnie Lai …