(PDF of announcement)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
With the 19th World Kendo Championships fast approaching, it won’t be long before we stand united behind our
\nAustralian team, cheering them on as they compete with the world’s best in Milan. We also acknowledge there are
\nmany other AKR members competing for their home countries, as well as friends abroad we will be cheering for. I
\nbelieve kendo is about both competition and friendship, meaning we can compete with a strong spirit, as well as build
\nstrong relationships along the way.<\/p>\n
The new incoming kendo board promises to serve the members of Australian Kendo Renmei based on the principle
\nof Koken-chiai (to learn love and respect through the study of kendo). We are incredibly proud of our growth and
\nadvancement of kendo in Australia, as well as deeply grateful for all the previous leaders and board members who
\nhave come before us. Our goal is to continue developing kendo in Australia, especially amongst women and children,
\nwhich involves investing time and resources to improve our coaching, shiai and referee skills across the country.
\nAdditionally, we\u2019re fully committed to supporting all states and territories, especially smaller ones where there are
\nmore challenges in growing and developing local Kendo clubs. We believe focussing on these areas will create a
\nmore inclusive and vibrant kendo community.<\/p>\n
I’m pleased to announce your incoming 2024-2026 Australian Kendo Board:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Jayson Chaplin (NSW) – 6th Dan – Chair
\n\u2022 Jane Hung (ACT) – 3rd Dan – Deputy Chair
\n\u2022 Bernard Yehuda (WA) – 5th Dan – Secretary
\n\u2022 Ho-Young Choi (NSW) – 7th Dan
\n\u2022 Ken Okamoto (QLD) – 7th Dan<\/p>\n
We’re truly excited about building our future together and serving you over the next 3 years.
\nIn the meantime, the Kendo Board is preparing for UniSport Nationals in Canberra (September 7-8) and will be
\nsharing some exciting announcements soon. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact
\nus on kendoboard@kendoaustralia.asn.au.<\/p>\n
Warm regards,
\nJayson Chaplin
\nAustralian Kendo Board (Chair)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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