KENDO IN CANADA
UPCOMING CKF GRADINGS
Kendo Gradings
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.
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...
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...
Winnipeg Kendo Seminar and Exam
There will be a kendo seminar and exam held in Winnipeg, MB September 27-29. Details of the seminar will be announced later. Registration for the exam is open. Remember to get proper authorization from your Sensei first, then ask the Dojo Administrator to unlock the...
Spring and summer Exams / Examens de printemps et d’été
Spring and summer 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...
Iaido Gradings
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.
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...
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 and jodo seminars
There will be a three-day Iaido and Jodo seminar with Taylor-sensei, and Jodo grading from ikkyu to nidan, August 16 - 18 in Calgary, AB. Please see the invitation letter and registration form. Registration for grading is separate, please see below for details. There...
Spring and summer Exams / Examens de printemps et d’été
Spring and summer 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...
Jodo Gradings
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.
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...
Upcoming iaido and jodo seminars
There will be a three-day Iaido and Jodo seminar with Taylor-sensei, and Jodo grading from ikkyu to nidan, August 16 - 18 in Calgary, AB. Please see the invitation letter and registration form. Registration for grading is separate, please see below for details. There...
Summer Jodo Exam / Examen jodo d’été
Summer 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...
Guelph Seminar 2019
The CKF International Spring Jodo and Iaido Seminar will be held over the May long weekend in Guelph. Pre-registration for this event is open until May 1. See here to register and for further details. There will be a jodo grading for ikkyu through yondan inclusive in...
General Grading Times
In order for members to plan their year, here is a list of the usual grading times in the CKF. Please note that these times do change once in a while, and that not all grade levels are tested at all gradings. Those gradings listed as “major” are the ones which will usually include a central grading of 5/6 dan and above.
Kendo:
End Feb. / Beginning Mar.: Saskatoon
Jun. (first Sat.): Vancouver
Jun. (varies): Toronto
Jun. (at the Quebec Open): Montreal
Last Sun. in Nov.: Toronto (major)
First Sat. in Dec.: Steveston (major)
Iaido:
Mid-Year: Vancouver
Mid-Year: Southern Ontario
Year-End: Steveston (major)
Year-End: Toronto (major)
Jodo:
May Long Weekend: Guelph (major)
Dec. (first Sat.): Etobicoke
If you are challenging an exam that is part of a special event such as a seminar or tournament, you must still apply separately for the exam through the usual way. Seminar fees or tournament fees do not include the exam.
- If you are a Canadian resident grading in Canada, read Grading Information.
- If you are a CKF member testing in another country, get information for CKF Members Grading in Foreign Countries.
- If you are a foreign candidate grading in Canada, get information for Foreigners Grading in Canada.
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President: Richard Tizzard
Vice President East: Hyun-June Choi
Vice President West: Makiko Ara
Secretary: Neil Gendzwill
Treasurer: Pamela Morgan
Director: Alexander Monteil
Director: Matthew Raymond
Director: Patrick Suen