KENDO IN CANADA
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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...
FIK Shinpan Seminar Fall 2023 in Toronto
The American Zone Referee Seminar, organized by the Canadian Kendo Federation(CKF) will be held as follows this fall. We invite all qualified kendo leaders from across Canada to participate in this event. Date: September 16 and 17, 2023 Venue: York University, Tait...
CNKC Street Banners Across Toronto
If you're walking around town in Toronto, try looking up! Vibrant street banners can be seen all around Toronto promoting the upcoming Canadian National Kendo Championships. The banners can be spotted in 9 streets and 30 poles in the city....
Spring/Summer Gradings
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 pour les examens...
CATEGORIES
LATEST NEWS & STORIES
2024 CKF Annual General Meeting
Dear CKF Dojo Administrators, The Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Kendo Federation will be held on Saturday, September 21 at 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. The agenda will be published on September 19, and there will be an...
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,...
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...
AGM 2023 Details
The Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Kendo Federation will be held at 7:30 PM EST on Friday, August 11 at the designated hotel for the CNKC: Courtyard Marriott, 65 Minthorn Blvd., Markham, ON. The preliminary agenda is available here. The deadline for advance...
FIK Shinpan Seminar Fall 2023 in Toronto
The American Zone Referee Seminar, organized by the Canadian Kendo Federation(CKF) will be held as follows this fall. We invite all qualified kendo leaders from across Canada to participate in this event. Date: September 16 and 17, 2023 Venue: York University, Tait...
CNKC Street Banners Across Toronto
If you're walking around town in Toronto, try looking up! Vibrant street banners can be seen all around Toronto promoting the upcoming Canadian National Kendo Championships. The banners can be spotted in 9 streets and 30 poles in the city....
Spring/Summer Gradings
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 pour les examens...
Visit by Kiwada Family to Canada
The Canadian Kendo Federation is pleased to welcome guest kendo instructor and Team Canada Special Assistant Coach, Daiki Kiwada (7 Dan Kyoshi), from the Osaka Prefectural Police. Kiwada sensei is an All Japan Kendo Champion and former Team Japan member. He will be...
2023 Kendo Referee Seminars
The CKF will be conducting referee seminars this spring to improve the level of officiating across Canada. All kendo practitioners 3 Dan and over are encouraged to attend at least one of the three seminars. In advance of the seminars, please be sure to review...