118:(ZNSBR) The organization known as the Zen Nihon Sōgō-Budō Renmei (All Japan Budō Federation or SōBuRen) has as its mission the preservation of all Japanese martial arts. This includes (pre-Meiji) Nihon koryū bujutsu/bugei and (post-Meiji) gendai budō. We operate under the protection of the Japanese Imperial House as an entity that protects Japanese culture. The organization was created by Suzuki Masafumi-kanchō in 1969. After the passing of its founder, Ishikawa Takashi-kanchō, Toyama-ryū iaidō hanshi 9th dan and jūkendo hanshi 9th dan, replaced him as President of the Zen Nihon Sōgō-Budō Renmei.
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112:(IMAF) was established in Kyoto, Japan, in 1952. Among the objectives of IMAF are the expansion of interest in Japanese martial arts, the establishment of communication, friendship, understanding and harmony among member chapters, the development of the minds and bodies of members, and the promotion of global understanding and personal growth.
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329:(FIK), which 35 countries/regions belong to, also promotes jodo and iaido. European kendo championships have been held since 1974. Championships are held every year that there is no world championship. Some national organisations are affiliated to EKF, while other organisations are independent of EKF.
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America, the practice of Kendo has existed since the arrival of Japanese immigrants as early as 1908. Since then and with Brazil as its centre, kendo has spread over South America. Now kendo practitioners and kendo federations exist in many countries in South America such as: Brazil,
745:(HKF) The Hawaii Budo Kyokai was established in 1947 (even before the All Japan Kendo Federation) and was renamed Hawaii Kendo Federation in 1955. The HKF consists of 16 dojo practicing kendo and iaido on the islands of Oahu, Hawaii, Kauai and Maui. The HKF is an affiliate organisation of the
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was formed in 1999 and has seen significant growth in recent years. The Kendo
Association of Malawi works closely with the Embassy of Japan in Malawi to promote kendo as a sport and to encourage cultural exchange and interaction between the peoples of the two nations. The majority of the Kendo
719:(AKR) grew from the beginning of kendo in Australia in the 1960s, is a founding member of the FIK (formerly the IKF) and remains affiliated. Australian Kendo Championships were first held in the 1970s and with a few gaps in the early years has been held in Australia annually since.
312:, at Kamuzu Institute for Sports, and now weekly training sessions are held in both cities. Furthermore, at least two local tournaments are organized each year, which are patronized by the general public and the Japanese community in Malawi.
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Australian University Sport Inc., to conduct an annual national kendo championship for university students. In 2014, 76 University student kendo players represented nine universities from all over
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and the developing international kendo community. Seventeen national or regional federations were the founding affiliates. The number of affiliated and recognised organisations has increased over the years to 57 (as of May
784:(AUSKF) consists of 14 regional members. The regional members comprise a minimum of three kendo clubs, each with a minimum of 50 members. Individual people or clubs cannot be members of the AUSKF.
196:(AJKF or ZNKR) AJKF was founded in 1952, immediately following the restoration of Japanese independence after the second World War and the subsequent lift of the ban on 'martial arts' in Japan.
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was founded in 1997 and became a member of the FIK in 2003. It consists of about 250 kenshi, is part of the CSK (South
American Kendo Confederation), and holds Kendo championships annually.
106:, Japan, in 1953. Today, the new axiom of DNBK stresses preservation of classical martial arts tradition and the promotion of education and community service through martial arts training.
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761:(CKF) consists of over 55 member clubs. Clubs belong to CKF directly, although they may also belong to a regional federation. Such federations exist in
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was founded in 1992. It consists of about 150 kenshi, is part of the CLAK (Latin
American Kendo Confederation), and holds Kendo championships annually.
71:(FIK) is the international federation of most national and regional kendo organisations. The FIK was established in 1970 to provide a link between the
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The size and depth of kendo skill varies widely from country to country. Some countries have few kendo practitioners, while Japan has several million.
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federations. In dark green federations recognized by FIK. In light green
Federations recognized by other agencies or in recognition process by FIK..
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Kendo federation associated to the International Kendo Federation in Argentina.
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217:(中国剑道网) This group represents Kendo, Iaido, and Jodo in Mainland China.
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802:(HKF) operates separately from the All United States Kendo Federation.
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France After the end of World War II, many masters of
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Real Federacion Española de Judo y Deportes Asociados
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Kendo is promoted by the Georgian Kendo Association.
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Republic of China (Chinese Taipei) Kendo Federation
548:Kendo is promoted by Montenegrin Kendo Federation
529:Kendo is promoted by the Maltese Kendo Federation
491:Ireland Kendo is promoted by Kendo Na h-Éireann,
467:Italy: Kendo is promoted by two organisations:
982:Confederação Latino-Americana de Kendô (CLAK)
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180:Shinbukan: Iran Kendo and Iaido Association
809:Federación Puertorriqueña de Kendo e Iaido
887:was founded in 1990 under the auspice of
532:Members of the European Kendo Federation.
900:Kendo in Guatemala started in 1992. The
879:Uruguayan Association of Kendō and Iaidō
569:Macedonian Kendo Iaido Federation (MKIF)
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185:Israel Kendo and Budo Federation (IKBF)
958:"Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (DNBK) History"
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304:Associations activities take place in
575:The Norwegian Martial arts Federation
110:International Martial Arts Federation
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921:International Kendo Federation (FIK)
859:Kendo in Chile started in 1990. The
595:Associação Portuguesa de Kendo (APK)
338:National Kendo Federation of Armenia
844:Federación Argentina de Kendo (FAK)
807:Puerto Rico: Is represented by the
123:National and regional organisations
782:All United States Kendo Federation
221:Macau SAR Kendo Associations Union
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731:The New Zealand Kendo Federation
663:Swiss Kendo & Iaido SJV/ASJ
637:Spain Kendo is promoted by the
614:Russia Moscow Kendo Association
609:Contact Martial Arts Federation
522:Shobukai Kendo Luxembourg (SKL)
436:championship was held in 1959.
432:in the 1950s. The first French
933:"Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (DNBK)"
677:Ankara Kendo Iaido Association
428:visited France and introduced
327:International Kendo Federation
69:International Kendo Federation
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460:Hungary Kendo is promoted by
350:Belgium Kendo is promoted by
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22:Kendo is practiced worldwide.
902:Guatemalan Kendo Association
773:Federación Mexicana de Kendo
513:Lithuanian Kendo Association
352:All Belgium Kendo Federation
175:Indonesian Kendo Association
170:Kendo India Federation (KIF)
577:(Norges Kampsport forbund).
301:Kendo Association of Malawi
153:Hong Kong Kendo Association
55:International organisations
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855:Brazilian Kendo Federation
687:Ukrainian Kendo Federation
484:Federazione Italiana Kendo
462:Hungarian Kendo Federation
362:Bulgarian Kendo Federation
345:Austrian Kendo Association
191:All Japan Kendo Federation
159:Malaysia Kendo Association
116:Zen Nihon Sōgō-Budō Renmei
102:(DNBK) was established in
90:The FIK has conducted the
73:All Japan Kendo Federation
885:Ken Zen Dojo de Venezuela
759:Canadian Kendo Federation
696:British Kendo Association
685:Kendo is promoted by the
673:Turkish Kendo Association
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654:Tokugawa Kendo Federation
632:Slovenská kendo federácia
630:Kendo is promoted by the
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540:Moldovan Kendo Federation
419:Finnish Kendo Association
336:Kendo is promoted by the
323:European Kendo Federation
92:World Kendo Championships
889:Ken Zen Dojo of New York
874:Kendo y Iaido en Uruguay
861:Chilean Kendo Federation
648:Swedish Kendo Federation
622:Serbian Kendo Federation
503:Latvian Kendo Federation
438:Comité National de Kendo
800:Hawaii Kendo Federation
743:Hawaii Kendo Federation
717:Australian Kendo Renmei
585:Polish Kendo Federation
450:Deutscher Kendobund e.V
391:Danish Kendo Federation
200:Korea Kumdo Association
493:Irish Kendo Federation
382:Czech Kendo Federation
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277:Tunisian Kendo League
253:Brunei Kendo Alliance
208:Chinese Kendo Network
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702:British Kendo Renmei
665:was founded in 1967.
397:Danish Kendo Society
372:Hrvatski Kendo Savez
347:was founded in 1985.
165:Singapore Kendo Club
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634:in Slovak republic.
325:(EKF) is member of
238:Thailand Kendo Club
792:Yuhihai tournament
559:Dutch Kendo Renmei
476:2011-07-22 at the
417:Kendo is promoted
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908:References
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679:in Ankara.
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