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Fall Gradings
Posted: September 29. Registration is now open for the following gradings. Please note that written examinations are due on the same date as the registration deadline. Registration deadlines are 2 weeks before the examination date.Les inscriptions sont maintenant...
Summer Gradings
Updated: June 22. Registration is now open for the following gradings. Please note that written examinations are due on the same date as the registration deadline. Registration deadlines are 2 weeks before the examination date.Les inscriptions sont maintenant ouvertes...
Upcoming Spring Gradings
Upated: May 9. Registration is now open for the following gradings. Please note that written examinations are due on the same date as the registration deadline. Registration deadlines are 2 weeks before the examination date.Les inscriptions sont maintenant ouvertes...
Upcoming Gradings
Updated: November 19. Registration is now open for the following gradings. Please note that written examinations are due on the same date as the registration deadline. Registration deadlines are 2 weeks before the examination date.Les inscriptions sont maintenant...
CKF Iaido Zoom Seminar Thank-you
As our experiences mount with a year like no other, may we extend our thoughts to you, family and those close for wellness and safe-being all around. Our sincere thanks to all who were able to join with us for the CKF Iaido ZNKR Seitei Zoom Seminar held Saturday,...
Schedule of Iaido and Jodo Virtual Seminars
We are pleased to announce several exciting Jodo and Iaido Seminars coming up. CKF International Spring Jodo and Iaido Seminar May 21 - 24, 2021Details will be posted here as they become available: the-may-seminarAnnual Muso Shinden (MSR) hosted by Welland...
2020 Spring and Summer Gradings Cancelled
In light of the growing COVID-19 health crisis in Canada, the CKF has officially cancelled all Kendo, Iaido, and Jodo gradings planned for the spring and summer of 2020.
2019 Fall Gradings
Fall 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 have problems...
Upcoming Iaido Exams (Oct/Nov 2019)
[EAST] 1-Kyu to 3-Dan/ The Iaido exam will be held in conjunction with this Fredericton Seminar. Details below: LOCATION: J.B. O'Keefe Fitness Centre, 51 Dineen Drive, Fredericton, NBREGISTRATION/INSCRIPTION: 14:00START/EXAMENS: 14:30DATE: October 6, 2019DEADLINE/DATE...
Upcoming Iaido Seminars (Oct/Nov 2019)
[EAST] Fredericton Seminar & Exam / Sanctioned by the Iaido and Jodo Sections of the Canadian Kendo Federation, the Fredericton Higashikaze Iaido and Kendo Dojo invites you to attend a two-day Iaido and Jodo seminar on October 5-6, 2019 at the J.B. O'Keefe Fitness...
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LATEST IAIDO NEWS & EVENTS
Fall Gradings
Posted: September 29. Registration is now open for the following gradings. Please note that written examinations are due on the same date as the registration deadline. Registration deadlines are 2 weeks before the examination date.Les inscriptions sont maintenant...
Coach and Instructor Requirements
The Board of Directors of the Canadian Kendo Federation (CKF) is working to develop its policies and procedures to progress the organization as a nationally recognized sport organization. This will help kendo, iaido and jodo to gain relevance in the greater...
Team Canada Invitation
For those interested in joining Team Canada: please click here for a letter from manager David Westhead and coach Dean Ara detailing the process. Pour ceux qui souhaitent se joindre à Équipe Canada : veuillez cliquer ici pour une lettre du gérant David Westhead et de...
Fall Gradings Advance Notice / Préavis des examens d’automne
Save the date: there will be kendo gradings for up to 7 dan on November 13 at JCCC in Toronto, and on December 10 at Steveston Martial Arts Centre in Richmond. Registration and other details for these events will be announced closer to the date. Réservez la date: il y...
Summer Gradings
Updated: June 22. Registration is now open for the following gradings. Please note that written examinations are due on the same date as the registration deadline. Registration deadlines are 2 weeks before the examination date.Les inscriptions sont maintenant ouvertes...
Change of President
Changement à la présidence
For personal reasons, Richard Tizzard has resigned as CKF President effective immediately. The Board of Directors thanks Tizzard-sensei for his long service to kendo in Canada The BOD has appointed Hyun-June Choi as President, to serve until the next election which...
National Referee Seminars
The Canadian Kendo Federation invites kendo leaders from across Canada to participate in several Referee Seminars this spring. All active kendo practitioners 4 Dan and above should attend the Virtual Referee Primer on Sunday, April 3rd, and one of the in-person...
Upcoming Spring Gradings
Upated: May 9. Registration is now open for the following gradings. Please note that written examinations are due on the same date as the registration deadline. Registration deadlines are 2 weeks before the examination date.Les inscriptions sont maintenant ouvertes...
Seeking Calligrapher for Japanese Certificates
The CKF is seeking a Calligrapher for its Japanese Certificates. This is a paid position and is required twice a year during certificate time. A great opportunity to share your talent with an organization continuing to promote its Japanese-Canadian heritage. Please...
Junior Team Canada Invitation for 50th Kaiseiki Tournament
This year, CKF is excited to announce a call for expression of interest to high school age kendoka in Canada for the 50th Kaiseiki (魁星旗) High School Kendo Tournament to be held March 29-31, 2023. (https://www.kendo.or.jp/competition/kaiseiki-50th/). This is a major...