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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.

Kendo Bu Statement – June

Kendo Bu Statement – June In our last communication we asked that dojos continue to cooperate fully with government guidelines and not train together. We also cancelled all national events up to the end of June and recommended that dojos do the same with local activities. Last weekend we met again to discuss our way …

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Fine Ladies Kendo Seminar 25th, 27th 28th June

We are pleased to announce that the annual Fine Ladies Kendo Seminar will be replaced with a series of ‘online’ Zoom sessions at the end of this month with the following details. Registration will be required so please use below link to apply. Under the yet continuing lockdown in the UK while restricted activities continue …

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Kendo Bu – BKA Insurance Update 2

Kendo Bu – BKA Insurance Update 2 In my previous note I introduced an element of confusion into the association’s position regarding training on-line and I apologise for this. As you are aware the BKA’s insurance policy covers registered dojos and their members to participate in the arts of Kendo, Iaido, and Jodo. Where teaching takes place …

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Kendo Bu Statement – May

Kendo Bu Statement – May In our last communication we asked that dojos cooperate fully with government guidelines and suspended training. We also cancelled all national events up to the end of May and recommended that dojos do the same with their local activities. Last weekend your BU team met to discuss our way forward. …

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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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