Kendo Grading Criteria

Kamata-sensei has provided a set of criteria for kendo gradings. These are some topics judges consider when evaluating candidates at various dan. Please note one error in the English translation, kata requirement for shodan is tachi 1-3. Also please note that this...

Kitamoto Seminar Reports

Every year, CKF sends delegate to attend the Foreign Leaders Kendo Seminar in Kitamoto, Japan. This is a wonderfulopportunity for development of your kendo as an instructor. We are now compiling reports from people who have attendedso that others may learn about their...

Anti-Doping Manual

D’Orangeville-sensei is a member of the FIK anti-doping committee. They have produced this manual which is currently available only in English. Anti-Doping Manual for Kenshi (PDF)

Board of Directors Decisions

On June 27, meetings were held with both the old and new board of directors . Most of the discussion pertained to routine business, however the membership should be aware of the following decisions: Okusa-sensei will remain as Canada’s FIK director until the end...