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Junior Team Canada at the 2026 Kaiseiki Tournament
A journey of firsts, growth, and international connection The Canadian Kendo Federation (CKF) proudly sent its U18 Junior Team Canada delegation to Akita, Japan to compete in the prestigious 53rd Kaiseiki National High School Kendo Tournament (53回魁星旗争奪全国高校勝抜剣道大会) and...
Junior Team Canada for Kaiseiki 2026
April 1 Update: The team returned safely from their trip. Read the full recap of their journey in this post.The Canadian Kendo Federation is proud to announce the U18 Junior Team Canada delegation as they prepare to travel to Japan to represent Canada at the...
2026 Kendo/Iaido/Jodo Gradings
Please check this FAQ for how to login and register for an exam. Thank you for your patience. *********** 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...
Call for Players: 2025 Student Kendo Open Tournament
Submit your interest to represent Canada at the 19th All Japan Student Kendo Open Tournament by August 20th.
2025 Fall/Winter Gradings
Please check this FAQ for how to login and register for an exam. Thank you for your patience. *********** 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...
18th Student Open Kendo Tournament
Sendai, Japan December 14-15, 2024 This report was prepared by Lesley Roberts of McGill University, providing an in-depth report of her experience. Introduction: In December 2024, three Canadian University students traveled to Sendai, Japan to compete in the 18th...
2025 Spring/Summer Gradings
Please check this FAQ for how to login and register for an exam. Thank you for your patience. *********** 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...
2024 Fall/Winter Gradings
- - Please check this FAQ for how to login and register for an exam. Thank you for your patience. *********** Please note that written examinations are due on the same date as the registration deadline. Registration deadlines are 2 weeks before the examination...
President’s Message 19th WKC
The 19th World Kendo Championships, held from July 4th to 7th, 2024, in Milan, Italy, was a remarkable showcase of global kendo excellence. As we look back on this thrilling event, we celebrate the impressive achievements of our Canadian National Kendo Team. With...
Call for Players: 2024 Student Kendo Open Tournament
Submit your interest to represent Canada at the 18th All Japan Student Kendo Open Tournament by August 20th.
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Junior Team Canada at the 2026 Kaiseiki Tournament
A journey of firsts, growth, and international connection The Canadian Kendo Federation (CKF) proudly sent its U18 Junior Team Canada delegation to Akita, Japan to compete in the prestigious 53rd Kaiseiki National High School Kendo Tournament (53回魁星旗争奪全国高校勝抜剣道大会) and...
Junior Team Canada for Kaiseiki 2026
April 1 Update: The team returned safely from their trip. Read the full recap of their journey in this post.The Canadian Kendo Federation is proud to announce the U18 Junior Team Canada delegation as they prepare to travel to Japan to represent Canada at the...
2026 Kendo/Iaido/Jodo Gradings
Please check this FAQ for how to login and register for an exam. Thank you for your patience. *********** 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...
2025 Shogo Results
The CKF recognizes the achievements of its members who have successfully attained Kodansha gradings and shogo designations this year.
2025 AGM Minutes
The minutes of the 2025 Annual General Meeting held on Saturday, September 27 are available at this link.
CKF 2025 Annual General Meeting
*** English message will follow Chers membres, L'assemblée générale annuelle (AGA) de la CKF aura lieu le : Date : Samedi 27 septembre 2025 Heure : 20 h (heure de l'Est) / 17 h (heure du Pacifique) Lieu...
5th Annual Westcoast Iaido Seminar & CKF Grading
Announcement November 15–16, 2025 Langley, BC Registration is now open: ckf.ticketspice.com/hasegawa-2025 ***** Hosted by CKF-affiliated dojos in British Columbia, this year’s Westcoast Iaido Seminar will feature instruction by Hasegawa Yoshihisa-sensei (8th Dan...
Call for Players: 2025 Student Kendo Open Tournament
Submit your interest to represent Canada at the 19th All Japan Student Kendo Open Tournament by August 20th.
2025 Fall/Winter Gradings
Please check this FAQ for how to login and register for an exam. Thank you for your patience. *********** 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...
18th Student Open Kendo Tournament
Sendai, Japan December 14-15, 2024 This report was prepared by Lesley Roberts of McGill University, providing an in-depth report of her experience. Introduction: In December 2024, three Canadian University students traveled to Sendai, Japan to compete in the 18th...
Newsletter – February 2025
We are well into the year 2025 and belatedly, on behalf of the Canadian Kendo Federation and the Board of Directors, I wish you, your family, and the dojo a Happy New Year, filled with joy, health, and success.
Canada, Thank You for Your Generosity!
In total, you collectively donated over $72,800 to support the activities of the federation.
2025 Spring/Summer Gradings
Please check this FAQ for how to login and register for an exam. Thank you for your patience. *********** 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...
2024 AGM Minutes
The minutes of the 2024 Annual General Meeting held on Saturday, September 21 are available at this link.
Call for Team Canada Kendo Manager and Coach Applicants for WKC20
Call for Team Canada Kendo Manager and Coach Applicants for 20th World Kendo Championship The Canadian Kendo Federation (CKF) invites interested individuals to serve on its Team Canada Management & Staff for the National Kendo Team to compete in the 20th World...
2024 Fall/Winter Gradings
- - Please check this FAQ for how to login and register for an exam. Thank you for your patience. *********** Please note that written examinations are due on the same date as the registration deadline. Registration deadlines are 2 weeks before the examination...
2024 CKF Annual General Meeting
The CKF AGM is coming up on Saturday, September 21 at 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81990085719?pwd=eaAFpLVbrCtptVjYH3aCzKmydbAa9v.1 The agenda is as follows: Introduction, agenda, 2023...
President’s Message 19th WKC
The 19th World Kendo Championships, held from July 4th to 7th, 2024, in Milan, Italy, was a remarkable showcase of global kendo excellence. As we look back on this thrilling event, we celebrate the impressive achievements of our Canadian National Kendo Team. With...
Call for Players: 2024 Student Kendo Open Tournament
Submit your interest to represent Canada at the 18th All Japan Student Kendo Open Tournament by August 20th.
Junior National Championships | May 17-19, 2024
The third annual Canadian National Junior Kendo Championships were a big success, celebrating the skill and dedication of young kendo athletes aged 18 and under. The event saw over 90 participants from 14 clubs from across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario...