Junior Kendo Team Canada wrapped up its trip to Belgium for the Ko Jika International Tournament held in Ghent, Belgium. We are extremely grateful for the hospitality of the wonderful host club. Junior Team Canada had a strong showing on day one of the tournament. ...
Good luck to the 17 Junior Kenshi traveling to Belgium this week to compete at the Ko Jika International Junior Kendo Tournament in Ghent, Belgium on April 27th & 28th. This year the tournament hosts 203 participants from 9 countries and 31 different dojos! This...
The 115th All-Japan Enbu Taikai will be held in Kyoto from May 2-5. Please see here for the information on the participants including their competition number and date.
The CKF International Spring Jodo and Iaido Seminar will be held over the May long weekend in Guelph. Pre-registration for this event is open until May 1. See here to register and for further details. There will be a jodo grading for ikkyu through yondan inclusive in...
Spring and summer grading registration is open, please check the dates below. Remember to get proper authorization from your Sensei first, then ask the Dojo Administrator to unlock the grading application form for you. Please DO NOT wait until the last minute. If you...
Photo courtesy of All Japan Kendo Federation To the Canadian Kendo Federation Membership, It is with enthusiasm that Team Canada invites eligible kenshi from across Canada to submit their intent to participate in the Team Canada selection process. Over the past few...
Team Canada Coaching and Management The CKF Board of Directors is pleased to announce that they have selected Dean Ara as Team Canada Head Coach and David Westhead as General Manager. The board congratulates Ara-sensei and Westhead-sensei and wishes them the best of...
Canadian Kendo Federation (a not-for-profit Athletic Federal Corporation) operates on membership fees and grading revenue received from our members. Your membership fees basically provide the necessary funding to operate and promote our Arts. – We provide...
Note – “Year of the Wild Boar” graphic by Cruise-sensei. The CKF has many exciting events and endeavors planned for 2019. We ask for your support through membership renewals to make these events possible. Please renew by February 28th to ensure we...
The CKF invites applications for qualified members to attend the 46th Foreign Kendo Leaders’ Seminar in Kitamoto, Japan. The seminar, hosted by the All Japan Kendo Federation runs July 19 – 26, 2019. Interested candidates are asked to apply...