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18th World Kendo Championships Postponed
The International Kendo Federation (FIK) has officially announced “Postponement of the 18th World Kendo Championships (18WKC) originally scheduled in May 2021”.
COVID-19 Updates
During the COVID-19 pandemic, stay informed with updates from the CKF and other related organizations.
2020 Financial Statement
The Canadian Kendo Federation (a not-for-profit Athletic Federal Corporation) operates on membership fees and grading revenue received from our members. Once again, we have secured the services of Stern Cohen, Certified...
First-Ever Virtual National Seminar a Success
The first-ever Kendo Canada Virtual National Seminar was held on July 25 and 26, 2020.
2020 Kendo Canada Virtual National Seminar
Come together with Kendo friends from across Canada for the first-ever virtual Kendo Canada National Seminar hosted by the CKF. The 20th Canadian National Kendo Championships scheduled for this summer were unfortunately postponed due to the on-going COVID-19...
Canadian National Kendo Championships Postponed
Due to the on-going uncertainty and health risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the CKF Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to postpone the 20th Canadian National Kendo Championships, scheduled to be held July 24-27 in Burnaby, BC.
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.
2020 FIK America Zone Kendo Referee Seminar Summary
The CKF hosted the FIK America Zone Referee Seminar January 25-26 in Burnaby, BC. With 103 participants from the US, Brazil and across Canada, it was a wonderful opportunity for kendo practitioners from across the Americas to come together and hone their refereeing skills.
2020 President’s New Years Message
Membership registration is now open for 2020. The CKF has many exciting events and endeavours planned for 2020, including our tri-annual National Kendo Championships.
Kodansha & Shogo – 2019 Toronto Grading
We are pleased to announce a number of senior dan ranks and shogo awarded at the Toronto grading held Sunday, November 10, 2019. The CKF congratulates these individuals on their achievement and contribution to kendo in Canada. Rokudan.Hyoung (Bill) Kim, U of T Kendo...
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New Year message / Message du nouvel an
Message du nouvel an du président NOTE: English version follows. "Year of the Ox" by Cruise-sensei. Chers amis de la Fédération Canadienne de Kendo et des Arts Associés (Iaido et Jodo), Nous voici donc tous rendus à la fin de cette année 2020, si éprouvante...
2020 Shogo Exam Results
I am pleased to announce that the following sensei have successfully challenged for shogo recently. The CKF BOD extends their congratulations to all these sensei, and thanks them for their continuing contributions to the growth of kendo, iaido and jodo in Canada....
2020 AGM Postponed / AGA reportée
The CKF Board of Directors has voted to postpone the Annual General Meeting until the summer. It was decided that with the timing of the World Kendo Championships and FIK business in general, this is not a good time to be...
18th World Kendo Championships Postponed
The International Kendo Federation (FIK) has officially announced “Postponement of the 18th World Kendo Championships (18WKC) originally scheduled in May 2021”.
COVID-19 Updates
During the COVID-19 pandemic, stay informed with updates from the CKF and other related organizations.
2020 Financial Statement
The Canadian Kendo Federation (a not-for-profit Athletic Federal Corporation) operates on membership fees and grading revenue received from our members. Once again, we have secured the services of Stern Cohen, Certified...
First-Ever Virtual National Seminar a Success
The first-ever Kendo Canada Virtual National Seminar was held on July 25 and 26, 2020.
2020 Kendo Canada Virtual National Seminar
Come together with Kendo friends from across Canada for the first-ever virtual Kendo Canada National Seminar hosted by the CKF. The 20th Canadian National Kendo Championships scheduled for this summer were unfortunately postponed due to the on-going COVID-19...
President’s Message – June 2, 2020
To All Members of the Canadian Kendo Federation and Associated Martial Arts. I have been graciously invited by some members of our federation to speak virtually to each of you during this storm caused by a small, single-stranded RNA virus that is disrupting our lives, our work, our families and our social organization, while at the same time bringing out demons deep in our psyche, manifesting themselves as angst and fear.
Canadian National Kendo Championships Postponed
Due to the on-going uncertainty and health risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the CKF Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to postpone the 20th Canadian National Kendo Championships, scheduled to be held July 24-27 in Burnaby, BC.
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.
2020 FIK America Zone Kendo Referee Seminar Summary
The CKF hosted the FIK America Zone Referee Seminar January 25-26 in Burnaby, BC. With 103 participants from the US, Brazil and across Canada, it was a wonderful opportunity for kendo practitioners from across the Americas to come together and hone their refereeing skills.
2020 President’s New Years Message
Membership registration is now open for 2020. The CKF has many exciting events and endeavours planned for 2020, including our tri-annual National Kendo Championships.
Kodansha & Shogo – 2019 Toronto Grading
We are pleased to announce a number of senior dan ranks and shogo awarded at the Toronto grading held Sunday, November 10, 2019. The CKF congratulates these individuals on their achievement and contribution to kendo in Canada. Rokudan.Hyoung (Bill) Kim, U of T Kendo...
2020 Invitation FIK America Zone Kendo Referee Seminar
The CKF is pleased to invite members from across Canada to attend the FIK America Zone Kendo Referee Seminar in Vancouver, BC.
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...
2019 Canadian Delegation to Otsuhai Women’s Kendo Tournament
Despite a typhoon cancelling the renseikai prior to the tournament, the Otsuhai Invitational Women's Tournament in Mimasaka, Okayama went ahead as planned on Sunday, Oct 13. The Canadian Kendo Federation was pleased to be invited once again, with a team of three,...
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...
Team Canada Training in Stratford
Team Canada training session featured in The Stratford Beacon Herald.
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