The 2022 ABKF Winter seminar Kendo, Iaido & Jodo will be held in Brussels from the 16th to 18th December 2022.
Registration is OPEN – Please find more information here
The 2022 ABKF Winter seminar Kendo, Iaido & Jodo will be held in Brussels from the 16th to 18th December 2022.
Registration is OPEN – Please find more information here
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...
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!
Dear friends
the ABKF Summer Seminar & Examinations registrations are now open.
Both iaido and kendo seminars will take place at the same dates but at different locations!Please keep note of this when registering.
Details and registration can be found here:
KENDO:
IAIDO:
31st EKC Frankfurt (Germany) After a long time of not doing kendo because of Covid 19, we finally hadagain a European Kendo Championship in Frankfurt.As the new coach of the Belgium team, together with our new managerIsmail Bozok, we can say that this year was more then a great success. Our first goal was to get a team back to the dojo. A team that would beready for this EKC, but also for the future. I wanted to get a team thatcould work together as one team. This goal was reached by the help ofmany people coming to the team training. I’m really happy with theeffort they did for that...
The 23rd Belgian Iaido Championships 2022 took place this Sunday 22 May 2022 in Louvain-la-Neuve. Congratulations to all the competitors and thank you for the great job of the referees and the organizing committee. Here are the competition results: MUDAN DEMUYNCK AxelARNOULD MichelTUYPES JurgenSAVALLO LaetitiaFS. PERMENTIER Luc SHODAN WILLE KevinANSEEUW SanderDESSERS StephaneDEVIS Veronique FS. DEVIS Veronique NIDAN MAES NicolasNGUYEN Phuc-PhangLE TuanBAKOURA Effi FS. VANDERSTRAETEN Alain SANDAN BASU PramitBOUSRAF MayaPIRARD FlorianBROGGI Jacques FS. PIRARD Florian YONDAN HEUNGENS DaanCROES...
The subscriptions for the Belgian Iaido Championships on 22nd of May 2022 are closing soon! Deadline is 08/05/2022 (end of this week!). Event info:
The invitation email was sent to the official ABKF email of every dojo, please inform secretary@abkf.be if you have not received this invite!
Examinations will be held on this day from 1st Kyu up until 4th Dan, same deadline for examination subscriptions: 08/05/2022! More info on examinations: subscription:
Dear kendoka
Please find the following information, shared by EKF, in regards to the upcoming EKC in Frankfurt:
in addition to the traditional little blue book, the Provisional Shiai and Shinpan Rules will be strictly applied.As a reminder, the link to the video is:
Please watch it carefully again so that you will be comfortable with it and then you can still participate with the aim of the best ippon.I wish you all the best with your EKC preparation and first please take care and stay safe!
Dear members
please be aware that this Sunday we have the national training and the referee seminar. The national training is not a national team training, but an open keiko for all iaido practitioners.
The referee seminar is mandatory to be selected as a referee for the Belgian Iaido Championships. We also need iaidoka to help at this referee seminar for the shiai geiko.
Last weekend, the 13th of March 2022 the Belgian Kendo Championships for Dan grades were held in Braine l’Alleud. After having to postpone the championships for 2 years, we were finally able to continue our events and championships. Thanks to the dojo I Shin Den Shin and the BKR for the organization of this championship, the day was a success with nice kendo and happy kendoka. Congratulations to all medalists! Individuals Junior : 1st place : Takeshi BOFFA (Wakakoma Kenshi Kai)2nd place: Siep Van Heugten (Kojika)3rd places: Mattia Spaepen (Wakakoma Kenshi Kai) & Sakura Haeke...
We’re looking for a Front-End Developer!
Let’s celebrate some new grades!
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07maralldayInternational Women Seminar(All Day) Event Type :Iaido

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
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
march 7 (Saturday) - 8 (Sunday)

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

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

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:
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)
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.
We encourage clubs to nominate motivated candidates who meet the following profile:
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
Participants should bring:
Google form: https://forms.gle/HUzryxt1ktNjftTBA
Please submit names from your dojo before the event.
(Sunday) 09:00 - 15:30
ADEPS - Auderghem
Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem, Belgium
april

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

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.
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.
(Sunday) 10:00 - 13:00
Scaldis sporthal
Sportdreef 1b

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/
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/
(Sunday) 09:00 - 18:00
La Maison Provinciale des Sports - Havré
Rue Saint-Antoine 7021 – HAVRE
may

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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