Nominations open for AKR Kendo Board
The three year term of the Kendo Board will come to an end at the Kendo Board AGM held during the Australian Kendo Championships. Nominations are called for positions on …
Yoichi Yano awarded Kyoshi
It is with pleasure to announce that Sensei Yoichi Yano, Kendo 7 Dan was awarded the Shogo level of Kendo Kyoshi. Commencing in 2011, the All Japan Kendo Federation opened up …
Results of the 21st Australian Iaido Championships and 12th Australian Jodo Championships, 2012
Results for these events are here.
Vale: James Fennessy.
It is with great sadness that the Australian Kendo Renmei acknowledges the passing of Sensei James Fennessy, Kendo 7th Dan, on Sunday 22 January 2012. Fennessy sensei, or to many …
AKR member selected for FIK Anti-Doping Hearing Panel.
The Australian Kendo Renmei is very proud to announce that one of our members has been selected as a member of the International Kendo Federation (FIK) Anti-Doping Hearing Panel. The …
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 …