Nominations open for AKR Executive Committee
Nominations for the four positions on the AKR Executive Committee (National Officers) are open. 2012 is an election year for these positions, which have a three year term. The National …
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 …
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 …
Summer holiday kendo reading
CONTRIBUTORS Sensei Terry Holt, Kendo Kyoshi 7 Dan. Some of you may have met Sensei Holt when he visited Melbourne in early December. He has written a handy booklet for kendo …
Summer School for 2012 is on!
The All Japan Kendo Federation has announced that the 38th Summer Seminar for foreign Kendo practitioners will be hosted by the All Japan Kendo Federation in July 2012. The purpose …
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 …
2011 FIK Asian Zone Shinpan Seminar
The next FIK Asian Zone Shinpan Seminar, will be held in Seoul, Korea from Fri 21 October to Sun 23 October inclusive.
2011 Summer School participants and Renshi awards
15 May 2011 All Japan Kendo Federation 2011 Foreign Kendo Leaders’ Summer Seminar. For over 30 years the AJKF have provided accommodation and kendo instruction to a selected number of …
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 …