All documents relating to the BKA Management are now held on their own page under the About Us menu tab
Link to: BKA Management Documents (NC, AGM etc)
BKA Documents for Individuals
- Nomination Form – for National and Bu Executive positions
- BKA Constitution (latest version)
- BKA Shogo Policy publication ISSUE 2.5 200517
Expenses Forms
- Travel & Subsistence – Expenses Policy Revised Aug 2014
- Blank Expensis Claim Form
Resources For Individuals
Materials, Guides and Policies for Individual Members and Clubs
Membership
- You can join, upgrade and renew online here.
- Membership Fees – Information about types of membership, costs and how to join.
Kendo Competition (Taikai) Rules and Regulations
- Kendo Bu Squad Code of Conduct
- Kendo Bu Squad Selection/De-selection Policy
- British Open Taikai – Five competitions, for individuals (seperate catagories for men, women & children)
- National Kendo No Kata Taikai – Kata pairs competition
- Kashi No Ki Kenyu Kai – Kihon Keiko Ho Taikai for junior members aged 9 to 17 years
- Sir Frank Bowden Memorial Taikai – Teams of 5 players (may be male/female) aged 18+
- The Premier Cup Taikai – British nationals, individuals age 18+, mixed male/female matches
- Kagamishin Junior Open Taikai – Junior Open Taikai for British nationals of 13 to 17 years of age only.
- Kyu Grade Taikai – for Kyu grades that are in Bogu aged 18+, mixed male/female matches (formerly known as the Lidstone Taikai)
Kendo Guides and Manuals
- Kendo Beginner’s Guide – a new and practical introduction for kendoka of all levels, by Terry Holt sensei (2nd edition updated July 2014)
- Referee Book – A guide to the role of kendo referee (Shinpan) by Terry Holt Sensei. (Second edition revised and updated January 2010).
- Kendo Equipment Manual – A guide to the using and maintaining kendo equipment, clothing and armour. Available in English, French and German (see links at the bottom right of the page for self-extracting zip file).
- The Kendo Reader – A highly regarded work on kendo practice by Noma Hisashi, written in the 1930’s, but still relevant and fascinating today.
Iai & Jodo Taikai
- Iaido and Jodo Taikai Management Guide – A Guide for the Management of Iaido and Jodo Taikai
- Jodo 3-Man Team Taikai Guidance
- Dress for Iai Taikai
- Jodo Nationals Ranking List 2016-2017
- Iaido and Jodo Bu Sqad Code of Conduct v1.0
- Criteria for Iaido Squad Selection Dec 2016 v1.0
- Jodo Squad Selection Polity v1.0
Newsletters
- Main BKA Newsletter – Known as ‘News Online’ despite being the printed version!
- Jodo Newsletter – Update produced by the Jodo Bu
Literature
- Hagakure – Hagakure (meaning In the shadow the Leaves or Hidden Leaves), is a practical and spiritual guide for a warrior, drawn from a collection of commentaries by the samurai, Yamamoto Tsunetomo.
- The Unfettered Mind – The Unfettered Mnd is a three-part treatise on Buddhist philosophy and martial arts written by Takuan Soho, a Japanese monk of the Rinzai sect. The title translates roughly to The Mysterious Records of Immovable Wisdom.
Resources For Clubs and Dojo Leaders
Club Registration
Coach Training Programme
- Coaching Development Overview
- Coaching Development Programme – Guide in Word format
- Coaching/Teaching Guidelines – Advice on how to coach effectively
- Coaching Children – Best practice advice for teaching younger budoka
Health & Safety
- Safety Policy Statement – Document describing the BKA’s approach to Health and Safety
- Health & Safety Information – Document providing guidance to BKA clubs on Health and Safety
- Health and Safety Compliance Form – For completion by BKA member clubs
- Generic Risk Assessment Guidance – How to use the form below.
- Generic Dojo Risk Assessment Form – Blank form for completion by Kendo clubs
- Generic Dojo Risk Assessment Form – Blank form for completion by Iai and Jodo clubs
- BKA Insurance Documents
- Use of Swords in Training – Advice on the use of Iaito and Shinken from the Iai Bucho (April 09)
- Stretching and warm-up advice
- Significant Medical Issues Policy– Advice on handling students with medical issues. Resource pack includes the following:
- Anti Doping Resources
Legal
- Data Protection
- Grievance Policy – See Constitution
- Child Protection Policy – Explanatory Note
- Child Protection Policy – Policy guidelines and forms for completion by clubs (pdf). Forms on pages 21-25 superseded by …
- Child Protection Policy – Amendments – New Forms
- Ex-Offender Policy – Policy statement on recruiting ex-offenders
- Equal Opportunity Policy
Marketing
- BKA ‘Fan’ Logo – for use by clubs on official and promotional material, websites etc. (Right click to save on your own PC)
- Promoting Sport Toolkit – a range of resources from Sport England (off-line @ June 09?)
- How to Work with the Media – a useful guide from Sport England
- How to Write a Press Release – ditto
- Kendo Promotional Flyer (A4) – Need a leaflet to hand out at kendo demonstrations or a poster to stick in the dojo changing room?Artwork for a new leaflet, designed by professional graphic designer Katsuya Masagaki of Wakaba dojo, is available here. The leaflet has space at the bottom which dojos can stamp or print with local contact details. PDFs of the artwork are available in A4 and A5 size.
Download A4 PDF Artwork
Download A5 PDF Artwork
Significant Medical Issues Policy