The Australian Kendo Renmei Incorporated (AKR) is a non-profit Incorporated Association registered in
Australia
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.
[ ] It exists to provide governance, education and promotion of the arts as well as supporting its affiliates and being the interface between the arts, the
International Kendo Federation and the public.
The AKR grew from the beginning of kendo in Australia in the 1960s, is a founding member of the
International Kendo Federation (FIK) and remains affiliated to the FIK.
The AKR is recognised by the FIK and its international affiliates as the only governing body for
kendo
is a modern Japanese martial art, descended from kenjutsu (one of the old Japanese martial arts, swordsmanship), that uses bamboo swords (shinai) as well as protective armor (bōgu). Today, it is widely practiced within Japan and has spread ...
,
iaido and
jodo in Australia and the organisation in Australia which awards internationally recognised kyu and dan grades for kendo, iaido and jodo.
The Australian Kendo Championships were first held in the 1970s and with a few gaps in the early years have been held in Australia annually since then.
References
External links
Australian Kendo Renmei(Official)
(Official)
(official)
Ken
Kendo organizations
Japanese swordsmanship
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