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The All Belgium Kendo Federation is the central link between the two federal federations VKIJF and BKR that are responsible for the practise of Kendo, Iaido & Jodo (Kendo, Iaido and Jodo are martial arts which use the Japanese sword or katana.) in Belgium and abroad, it is a member of the European Kendo Federation (EKF) and the International Kendo Federation (IKF). The ABKF is also responsible for the practise of Jukendo and Tankendo (Jukendo and Tankendo are martial arts which use the bayonet mounted on the rifle or dismounted) in Belgium and is in relationship with the "All Japan Jukendo Federation" (AJJF). The abkfevents website list all the ABKF news, events, agenda and competition results.

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december, 2025

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19dec(dec 19)18:0021(dec 21)18:00ABKF Winter seminar 202518:00 - 18:00 (21) ADEPS - Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, BelgiumEvent Type :Iaido,Jodo,Kendo


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ABKF Winter Seminar – important updates iaido

December 10, 2025

We would like to share two important updates regarding the upcoming ABKF Winter Seminar:

1. Iaido Schedule Update

An additional keiko session has been added on Sunday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM in the hall G2.
This keiko is offered as an extension of the seminar at no extra cost to practitioners.

2. Equipment Request from Oda Sensei

Oda Sensei kindly asks that all participants bring their bokuto with them to the seminar.

We thank you for your attention and look forward to welcoming you soon.

The ABKF Winter Seminar Schedule has been updated! Please find the updated schedule here;
https://www.abkfevents.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Schedule-Winter-2025-EN-v2.pdf

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ABKF Winter Seminar – 2025 Schedule

November 25, 2025

The ABKF Winter Seminar Schedule has been updated! Please find the updated schedule here;
https://www.abkfevents.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Schedule-Winter-2025-EN-v2.pdf

An extra training for all nanadan present, under the guidance of Kiyono sensei in the G2 on Saturday!
Extra Jodo training on Sunday under the guidance of René van Amersfoort sensei!
The Sayonara dinner has been moved to 19:00, to give you some time to have more keiko!

Registrations can be done here:
https://www.abkfevents.be/seminar/winter2025/

Please register in advance to avoid congestion during the seminar!

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Results BKKC 2025

November 20, 2025

Cat A: 1) Tonari Tobitsuka

2) Yutaka Maemoto

3) Ubbe Dierick

3) Yael Breeman

FS) Elise Bouko

Cat B: 1) Aime Meunier

2) Elliot Lopez

3) Rutger Vercauteren

3) Sara Soulimani

FS) Ksawery Ziolkowski

Cat C: 1) Arthur Aubrey

2) Sam Masslovsky

3) Simon Johas

3) Dré Christiaens

FS) Thibaut Pigne

Cat D: 1) Lisa Decorte

2) Evangelos Englezakis

3) Anne Konings

3) Dimitrios Lefas

FS) Shaun Tillaert

Cat E: 1) Aori Senna

2) Saar Breman

3) Peppe Brackman

3) Wolf De Zommers

FS) Nao Dargent

Cat F: 1) Yura Hirayama

2) Yuan Otsuki

3) Yoshiki Takeuchi

3) Jannes Pelgrims

FS) Emilio Saeys

Cat G: 1) Axel Charot

2) Geoffrey Ems

3) Gill Osselaer

3) Daan Van Minsel

FS) Erik Hayes

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The iaido team takes gold on the EIC 2025 in Prague.

November 12, 2025

At the EIC, our national iaido team took gold during the team championship in the finale against Germany.

The day before, we had the individuals and had some very good results.

Rokudan: fighting spirit voor Nicolas Vaes

Godan: Gold for Valentin Vervack

Sandan: fighting spirit for Jana Vujadinovic 

Nidan: Gold for Jamie Bartels

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New 6th Dan Kendo!

October 8, 2025

We have a new Kendo 6th Dan in Belgium!

Congratulations to Ismail Bozok for passing the examination in Budapest.

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ABKF wants you!

August 20, 2025

The ABKF is more than just a federation – we are a community built on passion, teamwork, and dedication.
To keep our activities growing and successful, we’re looking for enthusiastic members who want to be part of our support team!

Would you like to help out with:

  • Creating an unforgettable atmosphere during championships (organization, logistics, support)
  • Bringing our community to life on social media
  • Sharing news and updates through our website
  • Or contributing your own skills and ideas to help us move forward

By joining in, you’ll not only support the ABKF, but also become an essential part of a team that works together, learns together, and celebrates together.

Please fill in this form if you would like to help.

https://forms.gle/zVcosDW2zAdRpL6b8

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Revision of the FIK handbook of Kendo Shiai and Shinpan Management

August 9, 2025

The revision of the FIK Handbook for Kendo Shiai and Shinpan Management was approved by the BODM on 7 July 2025.
This revision incorporates the contents of the Provisional Shiai and Shinpan Rules in Place Until the COVID-19 Pandemic is Brought Under Control.
Accordingly, the application of these provisional rules will be discontinued.
Please find the files below.

FIK Handbook for Kendo Shiai and Shinpan Management 20250707Download
Rev-section FIK Handbook for Kendo Shiai and Shinpan ManagementDownload

All Events Calendar

december

19dec(dec 19)18:0021(dec 21)18:00ABKF Winter seminar 202518:00 - 18:00 (21) ADEPS - Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, BelgiumEvent Type :Iaido,Jodo,Kendo

january

10jan09:0012:00Kendo National team training09:00 - 12:00 ULB - Building E2, Hall 2, 50, avenue franklin RooseveltEvent Type :Kendo

18jan09:0013:00VKIJF Iaido - regional training09:00 - 13:00 Sportcenter Horizon, Ternat, Bodegemstraat 12, 1740 Ternat, BelgiumEvent Type :Iaido

february

07feb09:0012:00Kendo National team training09:00 - 12:00 ULB - Building E2, Hall 2, 50, avenue franklin RooseveltEvent Type :Kendo

15feb09:0013:00Jodo National team training + EJC selection09:00 - 13:00 Sportcenter Horizon, Ternat, Bodegemstraat 12, 1740 Ternat, BelgiumEvent Type :Jodo

march

01mar09:0013:00Open Jodo championship 202609:00 - 13:00 "Onze Kinderen" Sporthal, Hoogstraat 98, RoeselaereEvent Type :Jodo

07maralldayInternational Women Seminar(All Day) Event Type :Iaido

07mar09:0012:00Kendo National team training09:00 - 12:00 ULB - Building E2, Hall 2, 50, avenue franklin RooseveltEvent Type :Kendo

15mar09:0013:00Iaido National Team Training + EIC SelectionOPEN To All09:00 - 13:00 Sportcenter Horizon, Ternat, Bodegemstraat 12, 1740 Ternat, BelgiumEvent Type :Iaido,Iaido Grading

22mar09:0014:00BKR Iaido – Regional training09:00 - 14:00 ADEPS - Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, BelgiumEvent Type :Iaido,Iaido Grading

april

04apr09:0012:00Kendo National team training09:00 - 12:00 ULB - Building E2, Hall 2, 50, avenue franklin RooseveltEvent Type :Kendo

26apr09:0013:00VKIJF jodo - regional training09:00 - 13:00 Sportcenter Horizon, Ternat, Bodegemstraat 12, 1740 Ternat, BelgiumEvent Type :Jodo

may

09may09:0012:00Kendo National team training09:00 - 12:00 ULB - Building E2, Hall 2, 50, avenue franklin RooseveltEvent Type :Kendo

24may09:0018:00ABKF BIC 2026 - Belgian Iaido Championships + Selection National Team09:00 - 18:00 Event Type :Iaido,Iaido Grading

31may09:0013:00VKIJF Iaido - regional training09:00 - 13:00 Sportcenter Horizon, Ternat, Bodegemstraat 12, 1740 Ternat, BelgiumEvent Type :Iaido

june

06jun09:0012:00Kendo National team training09:00 - 12:00 ULB - Building E2, Hall 2, 50, avenue franklin RooseveltEvent Type :Kendo

21jun09:0014:00BKR Iaido – Regional training09:00 - 14:00 ADEPS - Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, BelgiumEvent Type :Iaido,Iaido Grading

28jun09:0013:00VKIJF jodo - regional training09:00 - 13:00 Sportcenter Horizon, Ternat, Bodegemstraat 12, 1740 Ternat, BelgiumEvent Type :Jodo

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