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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.
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...
2024 Kaiseiki U18 Junior Boys Kendo Team Canada
The Canadian Kendo Federation is excited to announce the U18 Junior Boys Kendo Team Canada as they prepare to embark on a journey to Japan, to represent Canada in the prestigious 51st Kaiseiki National High School Kendo Tournament (第51回記念魁星旗争奪全国高校勝抜剣道大会). From March...
2024 Team Canada Announced
The CKF is excited to announce the athletes representing Team Canada at the 19th World Kendo Championships.
2024 Spring/Summer Gradings
Registration for Spring/Summer gradings will be available shortly. Please check the 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....
2023 Fall Gradings
Registration is now open for the gradings through the CKF's new membership system. Please check the FAQ for how to login and register for an exam. *********** Please note that written examinations are due on the same date as the registration deadline. Registration...
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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...
2024 CKF National Iaido Seminar and Examinations
Announcement Dates: August 24-26, 2024 Exam: Monday, August 26th (up to 7-Dan) Venue: British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), 3700 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2***** The seminar and high-level examinations will be lead by All Japan Kendo Federation...
2024 Kaiseiki U18 Junior Boys Kendo Team Canada
The Canadian Kendo Federation is excited to announce the U18 Junior Boys Kendo Team Canada as they prepare to embark on a journey to Japan, to represent Canada in the prestigious 51st Kaiseiki National High School Kendo Tournament (第51回記念魁星旗争奪全国高校勝抜剣道大会). From March...
2024 Team Canada Announced
The CKF is excited to announce the athletes representing Team Canada at the 19th World Kendo Championships.
Men’s Team Canada Participates in International Training Camp
The Team Canada Men’s Team traveled to Los Angeles, California to participate in an international training camp including the host country, USA, and teams from Japan, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and Hawaii.
2024 Spring/Summer Gradings
Registration for Spring/Summer gradings will be available shortly. Please check the 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....
President’s New Year Message 2024
[En français ci-dessous] President’s New Year Message Dear Friends, Sensei, Kendo, Iaido, and Jodo Practitioners of Canada, As we head into the holiday season, on behalf of the Canadian Kendo Federation and the Board of Directors, I wish you and your family Happy...
4th Annual West Coast Iaido Seminar
4th Annual West Coast Iaido Seminar & Grading Dates: Nov 24, 25, 26, 2023 Place: Trinity Western University, Langley, BCThe 4th Annual West Coast Iaido seminar was held on Nov 24-26, 2023 in Langley, BC (an hour east of Vancouver). With 54 practitioners from...
New CKF Membership System
The CKF will be transitioning to a new membership management system on the week of September 11-15, 2023. As of September 10th, the current system will not be available for updates. The expected live date for the new system is September 14th, at which time we...
2023 AGM Minutes
The minutes of the 2023 Annual General Meeting held August 11 in Markham, ON are available at this link. The new board of directors was chosen at the AGM. After the AGM the board met and selected the executive. The new board is as follows: Hyun-June Choi,...