Vale: Ron Bennett.
It is a sad day for Australian Kendo. Last night, sensei Ron Bennett passed away quietly. Ron, as he liked to be known, was a founding member of Australian Kendo …
Nagae sensei Memorial
To all members of the VKR and AKR, The Kenshikan, Melbourne Budokai and Mrs Reiko Nagae request your presence at a special memorial service to honour, celebrate and remember the …
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 …
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 …