Belgian “Open” Kendo Championships 2012

Name: BKR Kendo - Regional Training
Start: 2026-2-14T12-12-00-00
End: 2026-2-14T13-13-00-00
Location: ADEPS - Auderghem

March 16, 2012

On March 11th, almost all Belgian kendo dojo had their annual rendez-vous in Forest-Vorst for the Belgian “Open” Kendo Championships. This tournament is open for all members of BKR & VKIJF which are at least registered for one year and not taking part in any other national championship.

Three individual categories (Junior, Ladies & Men) as well as a tournament is organized in a one day long event.

This year, 10 juniors, 13 ladies, 81 men & 17 teams took part.

Results:

2012 Champion at Juniors: Sara VAN LAECKEN (Kenseikan)

2012 Champion at Ladies: Annick POLLET (Isshin Dotai)

2012 Champion at Men: Stefan VAN BOVEN (Seishinkan)

2012 Team Champion: KOJIKA

Complete results:

result BKC Men 2012 result BKC Ladies 2012 result BKC Junior 2012 result BKC Team 2012 pool ladies junior BKC 2012 pool men BKC 2012

Belgian Iaido Championships 2012

Belgian Kendo Team for World Kendo Championships in Novara (IT)

february

14feb12:0013:00BKR Kendo - Regional Training12:00 - 13:00 ADEPS - Auderghem, Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, BelgiumEvent 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

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

15mar09:0013:00Iaido Team 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 registration deadline.