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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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june, 2023

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23apr(apr 23)09:0028(apr 28)12:00VKIJF Kendo - Regional training09:00 - 12:00 (28) CET Sporthal Brilschans, Lodewijk van Sullstraat 37, 2600 Antwerpen

11jun09:0014:00BKR Iaido – Regional training09:00 - 14:00 ADEPS - Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, BelgiumEvent Type :Iaido,Iaido Grading

25jun09:0013:00VKIJF regional training - Jodo09:00 - 13:00 Sportcenter Horizon, Ternat, Bodegemstraat 12, 1740 Ternat, BelgiumEvent Type :Jodo


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News

Federation

BIC 2023 Results

The 24th Belgian Iaido Championships 2023 took place this Sunday 20 May 2023 in Houthalen-Helchteren. Congratulations to all the competitors and thank you for the great job of the referees and the organizing staff of the Segawa Dojo.

KYUSHA

1. BARTELS J.(BYK)
2. VAN COSTENOBLE G.(AGH)
3. MAES-IWAI (AGH)
3. MEERT I.(SSR)
FS. PIGEON S.(SSK)

SHODAN

1. DUJARDIN D.(AGH)
2. DEMUYNCK A.(KMK)
3. SAVALLO L.(RTO)
3. TUYPENS J.(RTO)
FS. SAVALLO L.(RTO)

NIDAN

1. NGUYEN (BTK)
2. SCHIETEKATTE S.(KIG)
3. VANDERSTRAETEN A.(RTO)
3. BAKOURA E.(BYK)
FS. ISABELLE REGON (SSK)

SANDAN

1. BOUJRAF S.(BTK)
2. BROGGI J.(SDK)
3. BADIANE F.(BYK)
3. BASU P.(KHC)
FS. BADIANE F.(BYK)

YONDAN

1. HEUNGENS D.(KIG)
2. LESIRE P.(SDK)
3. DAMOISEAU D.(BYK)
3. FOULON X.(KIG)
FS. DAMOISEAU D.(BYK)

GODAN

1. VANDENBUSSCHE JK.(AGH)
2. PAUWELYN N.(KIG)
3. CROES K.(KHC)
3. HONTOIR F.(SSK)
FS. HONTOIR F.(SSK)

BKC 2023 – Results
Federation

BKC 2023 – Results

Last weekend, the 2nd of April 2023 the Belgian Kendo Championships for Dan grades were held in Oosterzele. Due to the success of the individual championships, we unfortunately had to postpone the team championships to a later date. Thanks to the dojo Kenseikan and the VKIJF for the organization of this championship.

Congratulations to all medalists!

Juniors:
1. Mattia SPAEPEN (Wakakoma Kenshikai)
2. Takeshi BOFFA (Wakakoma Kenshikai)
3. Sakura HAEKE (Kojjika)
3. Simon TEERLINCK (Wakakoma Kenshikai)

Fighting Spirit: Miyako TEERLINCK (Wakakoma Kenshikai)

Results Juniors

Women:
1. Freija D’HONT (Kojika)
2. Lisa VAN LAECKEN (Kenseikan)
3. Kyeon-Seon CHA (Seishinkan)
3. Sara VAN LAECKEN (Kenseikan)

Fighting Spirit: Miki DARGENT (Meibukan Liège)

Results Women

Men:
1. Kensaku MAEMOTO (Wakakoma Kenshikai)
2. Kota KUROGI (Wakakoma Kenshikai)
3. Sean VAN LAECKEN (Kenseikan)
3. Makoto GROSFILS (Wakakoma Kenshikai)

Fighting Spirit: Toshiro PANZANI (Wakakoma Kenshikai)

Results Men

Belgian Kendo Dan Championships and examinations registrations now open
Federation

Belgian Kendo Dan Championships and examinations registrations now open

This week the invitation mail has been sent to all official ABKF Kendo dojos with the information for the Kendo Dan Championships. This was sent to the official ABKF email address of each dojo.

Any dojo that has not received the information, please contact the ABKF Secretary and President as soon as possible.

Examinations will be held right after the championships closing ceremony, the link with details and subscription form can be found here: https://www.abkfevents.be/events/abkf-kendo-examinations-bkc-2023/

Registration form link: https://forms.gle/rkbMSvqh8775PSfa9

Please make note of the deadline, subscriptions are closing on the 19th of March.

Payments need to be done by the 19th of March at the latest.

New kendo 6th and 7th dan in Belgium!
Federation

New kendo 6th and 7th dan in Belgium!

Congratulations to Peter D’hont and Yusuke Nakamura on their achievements in Kendo! We are proud to announce that Yusuke Nakamura has earned his 6th Dan and Peter D’hont has earned his 7th Dan after a successful exam following the EKF Referee Seminar, held on February 5th in Brussels.

Congratulations, Nakamura and Peter, on this well-deserved recognition of your skills and achievements.

Peter D’hont
Yusuke Nakamura
BKKC 2022 – Results
Federation Kendo

BKKC 2022 – Results

The results of the BKKC 2022 at Braine-l’-Alleud can be found here : Results

ABKF wishes to thank all participants, the organisation, shinpan, the clubs and supporters for their participation.

Belgian Kendo Kyu Championships & Examinations registrations are open!
Federation

Belgian Kendo Kyu Championships & Examinations registrations are open!

Dear members

The invitation to the ABKF Kendo Kyu Championships has been sent to all official ABKF Kendo dojos with the necessary information.

Any dojo that has not received the information, please contact the ABKF Secretary and President as soon as possible.

Please note that we are still looking for referees and motodachi to help out on this day. Please register your referees and motodachi on the official form as received by the dojo leaders/managers.

Examinations for 1st kyu and 1st dan will be held right after the championships closing ceremony, the application for these examinations is done through the official BKKC form received by the dojo leaders/managers.

Please make note of the deadline, subscriptions are closing on the 24th of October.
Payments need to be done by the 24th of October at the latest.

Detailed schedule: https://www.abkfevents.be/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Booklet.pdf

New Kendo Rokudan in Belgium!
Federation

New Kendo Rokudan in Belgium!

Last weekend EKF organized high-level examinations in Montpellier, France. In total 83 kenshi participated to the examinations, 49 for rokudan and 34 for nanadan.

Our federation is happy to announce we have a new rokudan in kendo.
Congratulations to Lisa Van Laecken – Koga!

All Events Calendar

june

23apr(apr 23)09:0028(apr 28)12:00VKIJF Kendo - Regional training09:00 - 12:00 (28) CET Sporthal Brilschans, Lodewijk van Sullstraat 37, 2600 Antwerpen

11jun09:0014:00BKR Iaido – Regional training09:00 - 14:00 ADEPS - Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, BelgiumEvent Type :Iaido,Iaido Grading

25jun09:0013:00VKIJF regional training - Jodo09:00 - 13:00 Sportcenter Horizon, Ternat, Bodegemstraat 12, 1740 Ternat, BelgiumEvent Type :Jodo

july

23apr(apr 23)09:0028(apr 28)12:00VKIJF Kendo - Regional training09:00 - 12:00 (28) CET Sporthal Brilschans, Lodewijk van Sullstraat 37, 2600 Antwerpen

august

23apr(apr 23)09:0028(apr 28)12:00VKIJF Kendo - Regional training09:00 - 12:00 (28) CET Sporthal Brilschans, Lodewijk van Sullstraat 37, 2600 Antwerpen

25aug(aug 25)09:0027(aug 27)17:00ABKF Iaido Summer Seminar 202309:00 - 17:00 (27) Centre Sportif Blocry, Place des Sports 1, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, BelgiumEvent Type :Iaido,Iaido Grading

30aug(aug 30)09:0003sep(sep 3)16:00ABKF Kendo Summer Seminar 2023ABKF Kendo Summer Seminar and Examinations until 5th dan09:00 - (september 3) 16:00 CET ADEPS - Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, BelgiumEvent Type :Kendo,Kendo Grading

september

23apr(apr 23)09:0028(apr 28)12:00VKIJF Kendo - Regional training09:00 - 12:00 (28) CET Sporthal Brilschans, Lodewijk van Sullstraat 37, 2600 Antwerpen

30aug(aug 30)09:0003sep(sep 3)16:00ABKF Kendo Summer Seminar 2023ABKF Kendo Summer Seminar and Examinations until 5th dan(august 30) 09:00 - (september 3) 16:00 CET ADEPS - Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, BelgiumEvent Type :Kendo,Kendo Grading

october

23apr(apr 23)09:0028(apr 28)12:00VKIJF Kendo - Regional training09:00 - 12:00 (28) CET Sporthal Brilschans, Lodewijk van Sullstraat 37, 2600 Antwerpen

november

23apr(apr 23)09:0028(apr 28)12:00VKIJF Kendo - Regional training09:00 - 12:00 (28) CET Sporthal Brilschans, Lodewijk van Sullstraat 37, 2600 Antwerpen

december

23apr(apr 23)09:0028(apr 28)12:00VKIJF Kendo - Regional training09:00 - 12:00 (28) CET Sporthal Brilschans, Lodewijk van Sullstraat 37, 2600 Antwerpen

15dec(dec 15)09:0017(dec 17)17:00ABKF Winter Seminar 202309:00 - 17:00 (17) ADEPS - Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, BelgiumEvent Type :Iaido,Iaido Grading,Jodo,Jodo Grading,Kendo / Iaido / Jodo,Kendo / Iaido / Jodo Gradings

january

23apr(apr 23)09:0028(apr 28)12:00VKIJF Kendo - Regional training09:00 - 12:00 (28) CET Sporthal Brilschans, Lodewijk van Sullstraat 37, 2600 Antwerpen

february

23apr(apr 23)09:0028(apr 28)12:00VKIJF Kendo - Regional training09:00 - 12:00 (28) CET Sporthal Brilschans, Lodewijk van Sullstraat 37, 2600 Antwerpen

march

23apr(apr 23)09:0028(apr 28)12:00VKIJF Kendo - Regional training09:00 - 12:00 (28) CET Sporthal Brilschans, Lodewijk van Sullstraat 37, 2600 Antwerpen

april

23apr(apr 23)09:0028(apr 28)12:00VKIJF Kendo - Regional training09:00 - 12:00 (28) CET Sporthal Brilschans, Lodewijk van Sullstraat 37, 2600 Antwerpen

may

23apr(apr 23)09:0028(apr 28)12:00VKIJF Kendo - Regional training09:00 - 12:00 (28) CET Sporthal Brilschans, Lodewijk van Sullstraat 37, 2600 Antwerpen

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