From February, the final countdown for our team members has started. Since several months, this group prepared themselves to join the biggest event organized by the International Kendo Federation, the World Kendo Championships… This tournament is taking place every three years and will be held in Novara, Italy, next May. The Belgian delegation is composed of 7 Men & 7 Ladies assisted by their Delegation leader, coach & manager. Delegation Leader: Daniel Delepiere (ABKF President) Coach: Nobuo Hirakawa & Serge Hendrickx Manager: Marc Nameche Men team: Carroll Tange, Wesley...
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During last winter seminar, the coach of the Belgian team, N. Hirakawa received the first training wear from the sponsor, Robin Van Daele, owner of Electro Direct. This equipment will become the official wear for the next three years for our kendo team.
As the result for the first “Kyoshi” exam in Japan organized by the All Japan Kendo Federation in english, our friend Emilio GOMEZ (7th dan Kendo) from Butokukan dojo in Brussels passed successfully this test last November. Results for the ‘Renshi’ exams Kendo/Jodo in Japan organized by the same Federation, our friends Carroll Tange (7th danKendo) and Naoko Hamada (6th dan Kendo) from Meibukan dojo in Jette and Albert Van den Broeck from Taikikai dojo in Sint Pieters Woluwe passed also their test successfully last November . Congratulations to all three members of our...
This year, we had the BKKC held in Grugge on Saturday 26th of November. The local dojo Isshin Dotai was celebrating its 20th anniversary and invited all Belgian beginner kenshi to join them for a long but wonderful journey! About 120 participants, 20 referees, 10 motodachi and many audience did their best. Results in all categories are following: Category A (Technic 5 to 9): 1st Gallant – Kojika, 2nd Haeke – Kojika, 3rd De Blonde & Decottignies – Butokukan Category B (Technic 10 to 13): 1st Blansaer – Kojika, 2nd De Blander – Kenseikan, 3rd Carlier...
From December 2011, our National Kendo Team has the opportunity to be sponsored by Electro Direct bvba for at least three years. Welcome !
10th Anniversary Edition The 10th Edition of the ABKF Koryu Seminar was held the 26-27-28 august 2011. The seminar was organised as part of the ABKF Summer Seminar 2011 and was located in Louvain La Neuve. It was a success thanks to our faithful Japanese sensei delegation composed of Oda K. 8th Dan Hanshi – Katsumata K. 8th Dan Kyoshi – Furuichi N. 8th Dan Kyoshi – Tsuchiya H. 7th Dan Kyoshi and the help of the koryu seminar staff. During those 10 years many other sensei honoured us with their teachings and the ABKF wanted to celebrate this anniversary by giving a present to...
Today we received from the All Japan Kendo Federation a letter regarding the donation done earlier this year…Letter for ABKF donation
From now on, the minimum age for attending a shodan (1st dan) examination in Kendo, Iaido & Jodo is 13 years old instead of 14. Decision was taken dring a recent meeting of the International Kendo Federation (FIK) Please note.
Afin de venir en aide et soutenir la population japonaise face à la catastrophe qui la frappe, l’ABKF, met en place une collecte de dons. Ceux-ci seront remis à la Croix Rouge Japonaise. Si vous souhaitez aider le Japon et notamment les pratiquants qui ont été pour certains très sévèrement touchés par la catastrophe à Sendai, vous pouvez adresser votre don à l’ABKF par virement bancaire en mentionnant « ABKF. Solidarité Japon ». La collecte sera ouverte jusqu’au 30 avril 2011. Teneinde hulp te verlenen aan de Japanse bevolking die te kampen heeft met de catastrofe die zich voordeed...
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march
07maralldayInternational Women Seminar(All Day) Event Type :Iaido

Event Details
The International Women Seminar will take place in Mulhouse, France. We welcome Omomi Takizawa 7th Dan Kyoshi for this seminar. Link below for more info. https://forms.gle/bYxtqPeHSz2EpE7t9
Event Details
The International Women Seminar will take place in Mulhouse, France.
We welcome Omomi Takizawa 7th Dan Kyoshi for this seminar.
Link below for more info.
https://forms.gle/bYxtqPeHSz2EpE7t9
Time
march 7 (Saturday) - 8 (Sunday)

Event Details
Le keiko BKR a lieu chaque deuxième samedi du mois et s’adresse à tous les pratiquants qui savent faire keiko en armure.
Event Details
Le keiko BKR a lieu chaque deuxième samedi du mois et s’adresse à tous les pratiquants qui savent faire keiko en armure.
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 - 13:00
Location
ADEPS - Auderghem
Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, Belgium
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
april 11, 2026 12:00may 9, 2026 12:00june 13, 2026 12:00july 11, 2026 12:00august 8, 2026 12:00september 12, 2026 12:00october 10, 2026 12:00november 14, 2026 12:00december 12, 2026 12:00january 9, 2027 12:00
Organizer
BKR TC Kendo

Event Details
ABKF National Iaido Seminar. Open to all ABKF members! This is not a national team training.
Event Details
ABKF National Iaido Seminar. Open to all ABKF members!
This is not a national team training.
Time
(Sunday) 09:00 - 13:00
Location
Sportcenter Horizon, Ternat
Bodegemstraat 12, 1740 Ternat, Belgium

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:
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
april

Event Details
Le keiko BKR a lieu chaque deuxième samedi du mois et s’adresse à tous les pratiquants qui savent faire keiko en armure.
Event Details
Le keiko BKR a lieu chaque deuxième samedi du mois et s’adresse à tous les pratiquants qui savent faire keiko en armure.
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 - 13:00
Location
ADEPS - Auderghem
Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, Belgium
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
may 9, 2026 12:00june 13, 2026 12:00july 11, 2026 12:00august 8, 2026 12:00september 12, 2026 12:00october 10, 2026 12:00november 14, 2026 12:00december 12, 2026 12:00january 9, 2027 12:00
Organizer
BKR TC Kendo

Event Details
Do you want to join our national iaido team? Please come and present yourself at this training. We focus mainly on taikai during this day. The selection happens at the BIC 2026.
Event Details
Do you want to join our national iaido team?
Please come and present yourself at this training. We focus mainly on taikai during this day.
The selection happens at the BIC 2026.
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 - 13:00
Location
Scaldis sporthal
Sportdreef 1b

Event Details
More info to follow. IMPORT INFO: Shinpan candidates should follow the ABKF Shinpan seminar to get selected: https://www.abkfevents.be/abkf-kendo-referee-seminar/
Event Details
More info to follow.
IMPORT INFO: Shinpan candidates should follow the ABKF Shinpan seminar to get selected: https://www.abkfevents.be/abkf-kendo-referee-seminar/
Time
(Sunday) 09:00 - 18:00
Location
La Maison Provinciale des Sports - Havré
Rue Saint-Antoine 7021 – HAVRE
may

Event Details
Le keiko BKR a lieu chaque deuxième samedi du mois et s’adresse à tous les pratiquants qui savent faire keiko en armure.
Event Details
Le keiko BKR a lieu chaque deuxième samedi du mois et s’adresse à tous les pratiquants qui savent faire keiko en armure.
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 - 13:00
Location
ADEPS - Auderghem
Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, Belgium
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
june 13, 2026 12:00july 11, 2026 12:00august 8, 2026 12:00september 12, 2026 12:00october 10, 2026 12:00november 14, 2026 12:00december 12, 2026 12:00january 9, 2027 12:00
Organizer
BKR TC Kendo
june

Event Details
Le keiko BKR a lieu chaque deuxième samedi du mois et s’adresse à tous les pratiquants qui savent faire keiko en armure.
Event Details
Le keiko BKR a lieu chaque deuxième samedi du mois et s’adresse à tous les pratiquants qui savent faire keiko en armure.
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 - 13:00
Location
ADEPS - Auderghem
Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, Belgium
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
july 11, 2026 12:00august 8, 2026 12:00september 12, 2026 12:00october 10, 2026 12:00november 14, 2026 12:00december 12, 2026 12:00january 9, 2027 12:00
Organizer
BKR TC Kendo
july

Event Details
Le keiko BKR a lieu chaque deuxième samedi du mois et s’adresse à tous les pratiquants qui savent faire keiko en armure.
Event Details
Le keiko BKR a lieu chaque deuxième samedi du mois et s’adresse à tous les pratiquants qui savent faire keiko en armure.
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 - 13:00
Location
ADEPS - Auderghem
Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, Belgium
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
august 8, 2026 12:00september 12, 2026 12:00october 10, 2026 12:00november 14, 2026 12:00december 12, 2026 12:00january 9, 2027 12:00
Organizer
BKR TC Kendo
august

Event Details
Le keiko BKR a lieu chaque deuxième samedi du mois et s’adresse à tous les pratiquants qui savent faire keiko en armure.
Event Details
Le keiko BKR a lieu chaque deuxième samedi du mois et s’adresse à tous les pratiquants qui savent faire keiko en armure.
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 - 13:00
Location
ADEPS - Auderghem
Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, Belgium
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
september 12, 2026 12:00october 10, 2026 12:00november 14, 2026 12:00december 12, 2026 12:00january 9, 2027 12:00
Organizer
BKR TC Kendo
september

Event Details
Le keiko BKR a lieu chaque deuxième samedi du mois et s’adresse à tous les pratiquants qui savent faire keiko en armure.
Event Details
Le keiko BKR a lieu chaque deuxième samedi du mois et s’adresse à tous les pratiquants qui savent faire keiko en armure.
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 - 13:00
Location
ADEPS - Auderghem
Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, Belgium
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 10, 2026 12:00november 14, 2026 12:00december 12, 2026 12:00january 9, 2027 12:00
Organizer
BKR TC Kendo
october

Event Details
Le keiko BKR a lieu chaque deuxième samedi du mois et s’adresse à tous les pratiquants qui savent faire keiko en armure.
Event Details
Le keiko BKR a lieu chaque deuxième samedi du mois et s’adresse à tous les pratiquants qui savent faire keiko en armure.
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 - 13:00
Location
ADEPS - Auderghem
Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, Belgium
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
november 14, 2026 12:00december 12, 2026 12:00january 9, 2027 12:00
Organizer
BKR TC Kendo
november

Event Details
Le keiko BKR a lieu chaque deuxième samedi du mois et s’adresse à tous les pratiquants qui savent faire keiko en armure.
Event Details
Le keiko BKR a lieu chaque deuxième samedi du mois et s’adresse à tous les pratiquants qui savent faire keiko en armure.
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 - 13:00
Location
ADEPS - Auderghem
Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, Belgium
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
december 12, 2026 12:00january 9, 2027 12:00
Organizer
BKR TC Kendo
december

Event Details
Le keiko BKR a lieu chaque deuxième samedi du mois et s’adresse à tous les pratiquants qui savent faire keiko en armure.
Event Details
Le keiko BKR a lieu chaque deuxième samedi du mois et s’adresse à tous les pratiquants qui savent faire keiko en armure.
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 - 13:00
Location
ADEPS - Auderghem
Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, Belgium
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
january 9, 2027 12:00
Organizer
BKR TC Kendo
january

Event Details
Le keiko BKR a lieu chaque deuxième samedi du mois et s’adresse à tous les pratiquants qui savent faire keiko en armure.
Event Details
Le keiko BKR a lieu chaque deuxième samedi du mois et s’adresse à tous les pratiquants qui savent faire keiko en armure.
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 - 13:00
Location
ADEPS - Auderghem
Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, Belgium
Organizer
BKR TC Kendo
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