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 Iaido-bu Members, Please note that the 2017 Iaido AGM Draft Minutes are now available on the BKA website. See the link below. http://www.britishkendoassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Iaido-Bu-AGM-Draft-Minutes-2017.pdf Iaido Bucho British Kendo Association
Iaido 8th Dan Examination Please be informed that the Iaido 8 Dan examination will be held in Tokyo on November 24th 2017. If you would like to apply for that examination, application forms must be received in Japan by the 6th of November, via the Director of International Affairs (DIA): internationalaffairs@britishkendoassociation.com
Dear all, Please find attached the Squad Manager’s Report from the Jodo Nationals and the European Jodo Championships for this year. Jodo Squad Manager Report 2017 (PDF)
Please note that Iaido grading examinations from 1 – 7 Dan will take place at the EIC in Turin, Italy on 5th November 2017. The BKA deadline for applications closes on 9th October 2017. Any application should be sent to internationalaffairs@britishkendoassociation.com and should include details of BKA membership and last grade taken. Chris Mansfield Director …
