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.
Dear Members, On the 9th of June this year there is a First Aid Course open to all. This will be held in two venues, one north in Glasgow, the other south in London (Euston) Up to 2 members per Dojo can register for this course. To sign up for this course, please contact the …
The distinguished ZNKR delegation for the inaugural BKA International Kendo Summer Semianr will consist of: 1) Saburo IWATATE sensei (Mr.), Kendo Hanshi 8 Dan, Chiba prefecture. 2) Tamiya KO sensei (Mr.), Kendo Hanshi 8 Dan, Fukuoka prefecture. 3) Michio UJIIE sensei (Mr.), Kendo Hanshi 8 Dan, Tokyo Metropolitan . More details to follow.
Please find attached the draft minutes of the 2017 NC AGM. NC AGM 2017 Draft Minutes (PDF)
Dear Iaidobu members, Please see the second report coauthored by the Iaido BuEC and coopted officers. We hope that this addresses the questions and concerns that have been raised through email and social media regarding our relationship and status with the Japanese sensei. The document can also be found at: this link On behalf of …
