2024 was a memorable year for all CKF members, marked by incredible generosity from our supporters. Together, you donated over $72,800 to support National Team athletes in their journey to the 19th World Kendo Championships (#19WKC) in Milan, Italy; and to numerous CKF events and initiatives. The CKF Board of Directors sincerely thanks you for your contributions.

The Federal Government has extended the deadline for 2024 charitable tax exemptions to February 28, 2025. Donations made now through the end of the month will support our 2025 activities and still qualify for you 2024 tax return. Please consider giving again to support the dedicated athletes, coaches and clubs of our federation. 

Junior Team Canada Japan Trip to the Kaiseiki Tournament, March 2024
Raised $24,000

Canadian National Junior Kendo Championships, May 2024
Raised $5000

19th World Kendo Championship Team Canada, July 2024
Rised $39,300

National Iaido Seminar and Examinations, August 2024
Raised $4500

Donations made online through CanadaHelps will immediately return a receipt for tax filing.

Photo by Tero Patana, Kendo Photography at the 19th World Kendo Championships in Milan, Italy

Junior Team Canada to Japan

Junior Team Canada returns to Akita, Japan for the Kaiseiki High School Tournament March 26-31, 2025. The event is made possible through Shigetaka Kamata Sensei’s (Etobicoke Olympium Kendo and Iaido Club) long-standing relationship with the Akita Kendo Federation and his generous donation to this program. Make a donation to support travel for these seven future stars of Kendo Canada. 

iThe 4th National Junior Kendo Championships will be back in Calgary, Alberta May 16-18. With the addition of new categories such as the Senior Girls Provincial Team, this tournament has quickly become an exciting opportunity for young athletes from across Canada to come together and compete for national glory. 

4th Canadian National Junior Kendo Championships
Dates: May 16-18, 2025
Venue: Cardel Rec South, 333 Shawville Boulevard SE, Calgary

Schedule Highlights:

• • Friday, May 16th: Godo Geiko (joint practice) on Friday evening along with a Shinpan meeting at the venue.
  • Saturday, May 17th: National Championships for U19 ⚔️ 🏆 & Evening Social Event
  • Sunday, May 18th: Junior Training Camp ✨ to inspire and develop the next generation of Canadian kendo athletes. Half day event in the morning. Festivities will end by 13:00.

The event has been posted as an event on the CKF Facebook page.

Photo by Tero Patana, Kendo Photography at the 2024 Junior Nationals

Donations and annual funding commitments by the CKF contribute to the Iaido, Jodo, and Kendo Funds, supporting events by clubs across Canada.

Funded Events in 2024

• 2nd Provincial Manitoba Kendo Taikai organized by Tesshin Kendo Dojo
• Tateyama Dojo Skill Development Seminars in Ottawa
• Montreal Kendo Club 20th Anniversary of Friendship with Omachi Dojo
• 5th Provincial Alberta Kendo Championships organized by Sturgeon Kendo Club
• Halifax Kendo Club Skill Development Seminar
• National Iaido Seminar and Examinations in Burnaby by CKF
• Kaiseki High School Tournament Trip to Akita, Japan by CKF
• 18th University Open Tournament Trip to Sendai, Japan by CKF

We encourage CKF clubs to submit requests subsidies for events this year. Details on qualifying events and how to apply can be found on the CKF Funding page.

The Canadian Kendo Federation is a registered not-for-profit Sports Organization. Contributions made to the CKF are tax-deductible to the full extent of federal tax regulations, and a receipt will issued immediately for donations made online through CanadaHelps.org.

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