Vale: Sumitaka (John) Nagae
Sensei Sumitaka (John) Nagae, Kendo Kyoshi 7 Dan, passed away on 14 November 2011 in Tokyo. Nagae sensei was a much loved and respected kendoka both in Australia and in …
Yuko-datotsu expressed graphically
Ever wondered about Article 12 in the FIK Regulations of Kendo Shiai and Shinpan? Here is the clause: Article 12: Yuko-datotsu is defined as an accurate strike or thrust made onto …
AKR Treasurer nominations called for
The Australian Kendo Renmei is calling for nominations from our members for the position of AKR Treasurer.
AKR Grading Rules and other policies altered
The Annual General Meeting of the Akr was held on 11 April 2011. At the meeting, some AKR policies were reviewed, discussed, voted on and then altered. An updated version …
Support for Japan
18 March 2011 Following the tragic events of the earthquake and tsunami, which occurred in the Tohoku region of Japan on 11 March 2011, AKR has sent messages of support to the …
October Meeting Report
The AKR National Council met in Melbourne on 16 & 17 October. National Council Delegates include one from each affiliated State or Territory Association, one from each of the Kendo, Iaido …
Iaido Board – Nominations for new Vice-Chairman
Due to a resignation, nominations are now called to elect a new Vice Chairman of the AKR Iaido Board.
Kendo at the Australian University Games is now an AKR event
Since its inception in 1993, the Australian University Games (AUG) has grown to be Australia’s largest annual multi-sport event.
Results – 35th Australian Kendo Championships
Results – 35th Australian Kendo Championships