FIK America Zone Referee Seminar
January 31 – February 1, 2026 | Richmond, BC
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Federation News
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
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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
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Affiliated Organizations
World Anti-Doping Agency
Sport Accord
International Kendo Federation (FIK)
Upcoming Gradings
The Spring-Summer gradings are scheduled for Kendo and Iaido, across the country. Please check back frequently for additional dates and locations.
National Team Program
The Kendo World Championships are held every three years in host cities around the world. Coming off of an exhilerating performace at the 19th World Kendo Championships in Milan, Italy, both the Women’s and Men’s Team programs are excited to challenge the world once again at the 20th World Kendo Championships scheduled to be held in Tokyo, Japan in May 2027. Please follow the team’s activities through our website and social media channels.
Read the President’s message, rounding up Team Canada’s performance in Milan, Italy at the 19th WKC’s in July 2024.