Kendo: https://www.abkfevents.be/events/abkf-kendo-summer-seminar-2024/
Iaido: https://www.abkfevents.be/abkf-iaido-summer-seminar-2024/
The 25th Belgian Iaido Championships 2024 took place this Sunday 19 May 2024 in Louvain-La-Neuve. Congratulations to all the competitors and thank you for the great job of the referees and the organising staff of the Brussels Yaegaki-kai Dojo.
KYUSHA 1. Van Costenoble Gerrit (Agehachô) 2. Maes Ayumi (Agehachô) 3. Ramaekers Gilles (Butokukan) 3. Alaerts Robin (Brussels Yaegaki-Kai) F.S. Deboeuf Jordan (Shoshinkan) | SHODAN 1. Bartels Jamie (Brussels Yaegaki-Kai) 2. Meert Ilias (Sasori Dojo) 3. Daems Joel (Mushinkan) 3. Carroué Claude (Butokukan) F.S. Daems Joel (Mushinkan) |
NIDAN 1. Vujadinovic Jana (Brussels Yaegaki-Kai) 2. Anseeuw Sander (Agehachô) 3. Demuynck Axel (Komyoukai) 3. Devis Véronique (Agatsukan) F.S. Le Tuan (Butokukan) | SANDAN 1. Basu Pramit (Kenhachi) 2. Bakoura Efthymia (Brussels Yaegaki-Kai) 3. Boujraf Soumaya (Butokukan) 3. Nguyen Khang (Butokukan) F.S. Begon Isabelle (Shoshinkan) |
YONDAN 1. Jovicic Milos (Brussels Yaegaki-Kai) 2. De Broyer Sébastien (TaikiKai) 3. Heungens Daan (Kendo Iaido Gent) 3. Bataillie Dimitri (Sasori) F.S. Quintart Guy (Shoshinkan) | GODAN 1. Croes Kim (Kenhachi) 2. Damoiseau David (Brussels Yaegaki-Kai) 3. Renesson Fabrice (Kendo Club Charleroi) 3. Hontoir Frédéric (Shoshinkan) F.S. Wauters Tom (Butokukan) |
French and Dutch versions are attached below.
Dutch version: https://www.abkfevents.be/oproep-voor-kandidaten-abkf-bestuur/
French version: https://www.abkfevents.be/appel-a-candidatures-abkf-fr/
**Call for Candidates: Committee and National Team Leadership Elections**
Dear Members
We are thrilled to announce the call for candidates for the upcoming elections of our committee and national team leadership. This is a chance for individuals who are keen on guiding our community and national teams towards a bright future. The term is from 3 years, as from July 2024 until July 2027.
**Available Steering Committee Positions:**
** Other **
To submit your candidacy, please reach out to your respective federation:
The deadline for candidacy submission is 10 June 2024.
**Available ABKF Committee Positions:**
If you have the ambition to participate and the dedication to serve, we encourage you to step forward. Your involvement is vital for our collective success and will help foster a spirit of collaboration and innovation.
To submit your candidacy, please reach out to the ABKF federation: secretary@abkf.be
The deadline for candidacy submission is 10 June 2024.
**Election Details:**
A detailed description of each position is available in the Rules of Incorporation (ROI), which can be accessed through this link ROI FR-NL.docx
We look forward to your enthusiastic participation and witnessing the emergence of new members who will carry our legacy forward.
With anticipation,
ABKF Steering Committee
Registration has been closed and Pools drawn by lot for the forthcoming 19 May.
Thank you to the 14 participating Dojos and Competitors of this year’s 27th edition: Agatsukan, Agehachô, Brussels Yaegaki-Kai, Butokukan, Kendo Club Charleroi, Kenhachi, Kendo Iaido Jodo Gent, Koumyoukai, Mushinkai, Raito, Sasori dojo, Shidokan Libramont, ShoShinKan, Taikikai no dojo.
The BIC is more then ever an important yearly ABKF event. Inviting and Gathering all Iaido practitioners to live and share the experience of putting their technique to the pressure of stress, an additional way to train and a good preparation for gradings.
Schedule / Time Table of the day (estimate):
https://www.abkfevents.be/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BIC-2024-Time-Table.pdf
Reminder to all referees be there on time at start of competition whatever pool you are in.
Congratulations to the selected Referees: Demuynck P., Bruwier P., Simonini M., Defraeye L., Kanto Y., Carlier F., Van Alsenoy J., Vlad L., Pauwelyn N., Vaes N., Vandenbussche J., Hontoir F., Damoiseau D., Croes K., Renesson F., Bataille D., Quintard G., Le Sant D., Heugens D., Jovicic M.
All Grading candidates registered and payments in order.
Should you have any questions/remarks concerning the mentioned information, do not hesitate to contact: secretary@abkf.be
BIC 2024 Event Information here: https://www.abkfevents.be/seminars-events/bic/
This year edition is organised by Brussels Yaegaki-kai thank you to all Kakariin
Best Regards
ABKF BKR/VKIJF CT Iaido
On Sunday April 14th in Havré (Mons) we organised in cooperation with
BKR the annual Belgian Kendo Championships. Almost 100 yudansha took
part in three individual categories (Junior, Ladies & Men).
Congratulations to all winners and a big “Thank You” to all working
hands behind the tournament!
The results are available here : Results
Survey from our friend Fujiwara. Please find some time to answer…
eposter_3_2All dojo’s have received the following information:
The Belgian Kendo Championships are confirmed and subscriptions are now open! They will be held in Seneffe Sunday the 14th of April 2024.
Please fill in the form (1 per dojo!) to register your members for the championships.
Subscription deadline: 31/03/2024
Subscription link: https://form.jotform.com/ABKF/abkf-bkc-registration
Examination subscription link: https://forms.gle/sTvsj1LHhh154FD19
All participants have to be regular registered members of BKR or VKIJF and follow the official ABKF and EKF rules.
As last year, there will be no team competition on this day (it will be held at a later date).
We will also have examinations from 1st kyu up until 5th dan after the championships.
october
More info; https://www.facebook.com/events/658914846600110
(Saturday) 08:30 - 17:00 CET
Sporthall Bourgoyen
Driepikkelstraat 30, 9030 Mariakerke
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED => https://forms.gle/iLAdA6FNSYQBkHyWA This allows us to have an idea of how many groups we need to create so that everyone gets enough turns. Subject: Shinpan (referee) Learning objectives of this
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED => https://forms.gle/iLAdA6FNSYQBkHyWA
This allows us to have an idea of how many groups we need to create so that everyone gets enough turns.
Subject: Shinpan (referee)
Learning objectives of this Regional Training:
Learning objective 1: to provide interested members from 1st dan onwards with basic knowledge regarding shinpan*
Learning objective 2: to allow members who already have practical experience with shinpan to apply this experience in practice through simulated matches*
Learning objective 3: to teach the other members techniques and offer the opportunity to participate in shiai (as a practical exercise for shinpan)The training is organized by the TC Kendo
*if there are few participants for shinpan, both groups can be merged
link shinpan handbook : https://www.abkfevents.be/revision-of-the-fik-handbook…/
(Sunday) 09:00 - 12:00
november
Championship date: Sunday, 16 November 2025 Location: Dojo of Kendo Iaido Jodo Gent – Sportzaal Bourgoyen
Championship date: Sunday, 16 November 2025
Location: Dojo of Kendo Iaido Jodo Gent – Sportzaal Bourgoyen
Registration deadline: Sunday, 26 October 2025
Please make sure to submit all registrations before this date. Late entries cannot be accepted.
Please find the registration form below.
(Sunday) 09:00 - 18:00
Sporthall Bourgoyen
Driepikkelstraat 30, 9030 Mariakerke
december
Registrations are open! https://www.abkfevents.be/seminar/winter2025/ Schedule Friday 19/12: Iaido 18:00-20:00 H3 Kendo 19:00-21:30 TKD Jodo 20:00-22:00 H3 Saturday 20/12: Morning Opening Ceremony & Group photo 9:00 TKD Iaido 9:00-12:00 H1 Kendo 9:00-11:00 TKD Afternoon Kendo 13:30-16:30 TKD Iaido 14:00-16:30 H1 Iaido Examination 16:30-17:00 TKD Sunday 21/12: Morning Kendo 9:00-12:30
Registrations are open!
https://www.abkfevents.be/seminar/winter2025/
Schedule
Friday 19/12:
Iaido 18:00-20:00 H3
Kendo 19:00-21:30 TKD
Jodo 20:00-22:00 H3
Saturday 20/12:
Morning
Opening Ceremony & Group photo 9:00 TKD
Iaido 9:00-12:00 H1
Kendo 9:00-11:00 TKD
Afternoon
Kendo 13:30-16:30 TKD
Iaido 14:00-16:30 H1
Iaido Examination 16:30-17:00 TKD
Sunday 21/12:
Morning
Kendo 9:00-12:30 TKD
Jodo 9:00-12:30 H1
Afternoon
Jodo 14:00-16:00 H1
Jodo Examination 16:30-17:30 TKD
Kendo Examination 14:00-16:30 TKD
(Schedule may change)
19 (Friday) 18:00 - 21 (Sunday) 18:00
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