ABKF

Let’s celebrate some new grades!

February 16, 2026

A great start for 2026.

Jan Van Eupen and Kitashima Yo got their Rokudan this month.

And Stefan Van Boven received his Nanadan.

Congratulations to all!

ABKF Kendo Referee Seminar

march

01mar10:0017:00Open Jodo championship 202610:00 - 17:00 "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

14mar12:0013:00BKR Kendo - Regional Training12:00 - 13:00 ADEPS - Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, BelgiumEvent Type :Kendo

15mar09:0013:00Iaido regionale Training VKIJFOPEN To All09:00 - 13:00 Sportcenter Horizon, Ternat, Bodegemstraat 12, 1740 Ternat, BelgiumEvent Type :Iaido,Iaido Grading

15mar09:0015:30ABKF Kendo Referee SeminarReferee seminar09:00 - 15:30 ADEPS - Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, BelgiumEvent Type :Kendo

Event Details

We are pleased to invite suitable candidates from your dojo to participate in the upcoming Shinpan Seminar, which will take place on:

Date: Sunday 15 March 2026
Location: Adeps – G2 Room
Time: 09:00–11:00 (theory) and 12:00–15:30 (practice)

Purpose of the Seminar

The seminar provides both theoretical and practical training and will also serve as a pre‑selection for referees for the Dan Championship. Morning sessions will cover rules and judging criteria; the afternoon will consist of practical Shinpan and Kakarin scenarios with fighters.

Who Can Participate

We encourage clubs to nominate motivated candidates who meet the following profile:

Yondan: Welcome to join to develop refereeing experience
Godan: considered for pre‑selection for the Dan Championship
Referees aiming to improve skills and contribute to national events
Pre‑registration is required to organize groups efficiently

Program Overview

Morning – Theory
• Explanation of rules and judging criteria

Afternoon – Practice
• Shinpan simulations
• Kakarin practice with experienced fighters
• Evaluation system for feedback and potential selection for ABKF Dan Championship

Materials & Attire

Participants should bring:

Their own Shinpan flags
Formal referee attire (dark suit, white shirt, tie)
Note‑taking materials

Registration

Google form: https://forms.gle/HUzryxt1ktNjftTBA
Please submit names from your dojo before the event.

Time

(Sunday) 09:00 - 15:30

Location

ADEPS - Auderghem

Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, Belgium

Calendar GoogleCal

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

11apr12:0013:00BKR Kendo - Regional Training12:00 - 13:00 ADEPS - Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, BelgiumEvent Type :Kendo

19apr10:0013:00Pre-selection training Belgium national team10:00 - 13:00 Scaldis sporthal, Sportdreef 1bEvent Type :Iaido

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

26apr09:0018:00Belgian Kendo Dan Championships 202609:00 - 18:00 La Maison Provinciale des Sports - Havré, Rue Saint-Antoine 7021 – HAVREEvent Type :Kendo,Kendo Grading

may

02may(may 2)10:0003(may 3)14:0032nd Ko Jika International Spring Tournament10:00 - 14:00 (3) Sporthall Hekers, Ter Linden 29Event Type :Kendo

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

09may12:0013:00BKR Kendo - Regional Training12:00 - 13:00 ADEPS - Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, BelgiumEvent Type :Kendo

24may09:0013:00VKIJF Iaido - regional training09:00 - 13:00 Sportcenter Horizon, Ternat, Bodegemstraat 12, 1740 Ternat, BelgiumEvent Type :Iaido

31may09:0018:00ABKF BIC 2026 - Belgian Iaido Championships + Selection National Team09:00 - 18:00 Event Type :Iaido,Iaido Grading

june

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

13jun12:0013:00BKR Kendo - Regional Training12:00 - 13:00 ADEPS - Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, BelgiumEvent 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

july

11jul12:0013:00BKR Kendo - Regional Training12:00 - 13:00 ADEPS - Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, BelgiumEvent Type :Kendo

august

08aug12:0013:00BKR Kendo - Regional Training12:00 - 13:00 ADEPS - Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, BelgiumEvent Type :Kendo

21aug(aug 21)20:0023(aug 23)17:00ABKF Iaido Summer Seminar20:00 - 17:00 (23) Event Type :Iaido,Iaido Grading

september

06sep10:0013:00National team training Iaido10:00 - 13:00 Scaldis sporthal, Sportdreef 1bEvent Type :Iaido

12sep12:0013:00BKR Kendo - Regional Training12:00 - 13:00 ADEPS - Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, BelgiumEvent Type :Kendo

october

10oct12:0013:00BKR Kendo - Regional Training12:00 - 13:00 ADEPS - Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, BelgiumEvent Type :Kendo

november

14nov12:0013:00BKR Kendo - Regional Training12:00 - 13:00 ADEPS - Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, BelgiumEvent Type :Kendo

december

12dec12:0013:00BKR Kendo - Regional Training12:00 - 13:00 ADEPS - Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, BelgiumEvent Type :Kendo

january

09jan12:0013:00BKR Kendo - Regional Training12:00 - 13:00 ADEPS - Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, BelgiumEvent Type :Kendo

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