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Welcome to the British Kendo Association

The British Kendo Association (BKA) is the official governing body for Kendo, Iaido and Jodo in the UK. The BKA was founded in 1964 as a non-profit making organisation to foster and develop the practice and spirit of Kendo, Iaido, and Jodo along traditional lines. For more information on the BKA, please read the ‘About us‘ section.

If you are interested in beginning Kendo, Iaido or Jodo please see the ‘Getting Started‘ section for more information and then look in Clubs for somewhere to practice near you.

BKA 1st International Kendo Summer Seminar

  The BKA are delighted to add this event to the Kendo calendar and invite you to attend. BOOKING IS NOW OPEN This is a great chance to train with, not only one Hachidan Hanshi, but three Hachidan Hanshi over 5 days. The event will be supported by other high ranking British & European Sensei. …

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Election of Officers (AGM 2018)

Election of Officers (AGM 2018)

Dear Members, Please find attached information regarding the following posts which are up for election at this year’s AGM. The following posts are up for election at this year’s AGM: NC Chair NC Vice Chair NC Secretary NC Treasurer NC Membership Secretary NC Director of International Affairs Iaidobu Bucho Iaidobu Events Officer Iaidobu Grading Officer …

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Samurai Art Expo: June 15th to June 17th 2018 at Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, the Netherlands

Samurai Art Expo will be happening from June 15th 2018 through June 17th 2018 at Jaarbeurs event venue in Utrecht, the Netherlands; a location most accessible to international experts and an international clientele. We would like to invite you to Samurai Art Expo, an international antiques exhibition of Japanese art, illustrating history and culture of …

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EGM cancelled

EGM cancelled

The EGM on 21st April has been cancelled as the survey of members confirms we will be many members short of the quorum needed for the meeting to go ahead. We do not feel it is fair to allow our members to waste both time and money attending a meeting where no decisions can be …

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Future Events by Bu

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Events

  • The 9th Setsuko Kobayashi ‘Fine Ladies’ Kendo Seminar & 8th Setsuko Kobayashi Cup on June 25, 2021
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