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.
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The BKA is very pleased to announce that the following nanadan sensei have passed the Iaido Kyoshi examination and have therefore been awarded the rank of Kyoshi: Victor Cook Chris Mansfield Leonard Bean Fay Goodman Chris Buxton Peter West Jock Hopson sensei (who already holds the rank of Iaido Kyoshi) also sat the exam to …
The Jodo Bu would like to invite you to the BKA Spring Jodo Seminar 2015, which will be held in our new venue in Bedford. We intend to practice a combination of seitei and koryu jodo, and hold a grading up to (and including) 3rd dan. Participants are strongly encouraged to arrive in time to …
Congratulations to O’Sullivan sensei and Hiyama sensei at having achieved 7th dan grade in Brussels today, 1st February 2015!
Book your place on the tenth annual Ozawa seminar by completing the application form at http://kashinokikenyukai.org/?page_id=22 and sending it, along with your cheque, to the address listed. The schedule will be as follows: Friday 27th March: 7.30pm-9pm (£10) Saturday 28th March: 10am-4.30pm Sunday 29th March: 10am-4.30pm (£55 for Sat and Sun) There will also be …
