by CKF Admin | Mar 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
Dear Members: The CKF is changing the structure of incoming Kendo grading events. Starting in the winter 2013, it will be mandatory, for those applicants grading for 1st Kyu, to perform the Bokuto ni yoru Kendo kihon waza keiko ho which consists of 9 katas that differ...
by CKF Admin | Mar 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
The tax receipts for donations made to the CKF during 2012 will be mailed out soon. If you have any questions please contact the CKF Treasurer at [email protected]
by CKF Admin | Feb 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
The final version of the new by-laws is coming soon. Thanks again to all who contributed to the effort to make this happen A couple of policies have been translated into French: coming soon
by CKF Admin | Feb 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
There will be a grading for kendo ikkyu through sandan inclusive held as part of the 24th Annual Saskatoon Kendo Seminar. The grading is to be held March 3 at the Saskatoon YMCA starting at 9 am. Registration is now open with a deadline of February 24. The same...
by CKF Admin | Feb 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Hayakawa Kendo/Iaido Club are pleased to announce this year’s Welland Iaido Clinic on Saturday, March 16, 2013. See poster for more details.
by CKF Admin | Jan 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
This year’s FIK referee seminar will be held March 9-10 in Washington, DC. If you are planning on attending, please apply using this form to both Okusa-sensei and myself by January 26. I apologize for the short notice. For anyone 5 dan and up, travel assistance...
by CKF Admin | Jan 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
The CKF is looking for people to fulfill the following roles in supporting the teams through the preparation period and into the 2015 WKC: Team Canada Manager Men’s Coach Women’s Coach Assistant Coach Fundraising Committee If you are interested in any of...
by CKF Admin | Jan 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
An article documenting kendo history in Canada was recently published by the Japanese Canadian National Museum & Cultural Centre. This is our second publication of this kind by CKF. We will continue to publish kendo history in Canada. Thank you for your continuous...
by CKF Admin | Jan 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
The board of directors has approved a revised grading policy. This policy is available in English here and will be translated into French soon. The policy brings CKF kendo grading standards into line with international standards. Effective this year, candidates for...
by CKF Admin | Jan 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
This coming year I wish all of you good health and happiness. I would like us to work at increasing our children membership this year, so we can have a bigger children’s Kendo tournament and grow CKF for the future. Truly yours, Shane Kamata, National Chief...
