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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.

Iaido Nationals 2018

Iaido Nationals 2018

Come and take part in this year’s Iaido Nationals held at Stevenage this year on the weekend 26-27 May 2018. The team event is on Saturday and the individuals all day Sunday. There is a video explaining the format as well as a pdf poster – Cost is: £45 for 2 days and £25 for …

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Child Protection Documents updated

The Child Protection documents have been updated and uploaded to the Resources section of the website.  There are policy and FAQ documents, as well as the various Child Protection forms. Documents: Child Protection Section 1- Policies & Procedures Child Protection Section 2 – Codes of Conduct Child Protection Section 3 – Guidance Child Protection Section …

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BKA Jodo Summer Seminar & Grading 2018

BKA Jodo Summer Seminar & Grading 2018

Dear Jodobu Members, We would like to invite you to the BKA Summer Jodo Seminar and grading (up to 4th dan). The seminar will be held at the University of Cambridge Sports Centre on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of August. The venue is excellent for Jodo and is one we have used several times …

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Jodobu update and report

Jodobu update and report

Dear Jodobu members, We have held the 2018 BKA Jodo Nationals last weekend in Birmingham. You can read Ally’s report here: Jodo Squad Manager Report – Nationals 2018 (DOCX) I have incomplete records of past medallists and would like to compile an archive of the winnings. I need your help! I hope you will not …

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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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