Canadian Kendo Federation

08/13/2026

Calling CKF University Kendoka!

The Canadian Kendo Federation is inviting eligible university students to submit their interest in joining the Canadian delegation for the 20th All Japan University Kendo Open Tournament in Sapporo, Japan, December 19–20, 2026.

Open to CKF members currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a Canadian university.

This year’s event also includes an International Dan Examination (Shodan–5 Dan) and a special seminar with Naoki Eiga Sensei.

Expressions of interest are due August 25.

👉 Full details:

Submit your interest to participate at the 20th All Japan Student Kendo Open Tournament by August 25th.

08/13/2026

A huge salute to Tero Patana of Kendo Photography for his incredible coverage of Nationals! 📸

His talent for capturing the action, intensity, and spirit of kendo is simply bar none.

Sharing several of his amazing photos and video from the weekend. Thank you, Tero! 🙏

08/10/2026

🏆 DAY 2 RESULTS | 22nd CANADIAN NATIONAL KENDO CHAMPIONSHIPS 🇨🇦

The 22nd Canadian National Kendo Championships came to a thrilling close with a full day of team competition, featuring the Women’s and Open Club Team Championships, followed by the Women’s and Open Provincial Team round robins.

Old rivalries were reignited, new ones began, and breakout performances from up-and-coming players showed the growing depth of Canadian kendo. From coast to coast, we saw new centres of competitiveness emerge alongside the strength and tradition of our established clubs and provinces.

🥇 WOMEN’S CLUB TEAM
Champion — Renbu Kendo Dojo
2nd — Etobicoke Olympium Kendo & Iaido Club
3rd — Carleton University Kendo Club
3rd — Steveston Kendo Club

🥇 OPEN CLUB TEAM
Champion — Renbu Kendo Dojo
2nd — JCCC Kendo Club
3rd — Etobicoke Olympium Kendo & Iaido Club
3rd — Toronto Kendo Club

🇨🇦 PROVINCIAL WOMEN’S TEAM
Champion — British Columbia
2nd — Quebec
3rd — Ontario

🇨🇦 PROVINCIAL OPEN TEAM
Champion — Ontario
2nd — British Columbia
3rd — Quebec

⚔️ FIGHTING SPIRIT AWARDS

Women’s Club Team
Nadia Stelck — Sturgeon Kendo Club
Jessica Hou — McGill University Kendo Club

Open Club Team
Brian Miki — Steveston Kendo Club
Raymond Kim — JCCC Kendo Club

Women’s Provincial Team
Jenna Grose — Manitoba
Hailey Michaelchuk — Alberta

Open Provincial Team
Seth Stepaniuk — Manitoba
Ali Zakeri — Quebec

Congratulations to all of our champions, medalists, Fighting Spirit recipients, and every competitor who stepped up this weekend.

And most importantly, thank you.

To our shinpan, officials, volunteers, coaches, club leaders, organizing committee, sponsors, community partners, families, supporters, and everyone who gave their time and energy to these Championships: we simply could not do this without you.
And a thank you to Tero Patana of Kendo Photography for capturing these moments. 🇨🇦

Thank you Sport Burnaby Burnaby for your hospitality!

See you in 2029 in Montréal! ⚔️🇨🇦

#剣道試合

08/09/2026

DAY 1 RESULTS | 22nd Canadian National Kendo Championships 🇨🇦

What an incredible opening day of competition in Burnaby! Sport Burnaby

Canada’s kendoka brought intensity, determination, and outstanding kendo to the court today. Congratulations to all of our Day 1 medalists and Fighting Spirit Award recipients!

🏆 WOMEN’S INDIVIDUAL
🥇 Natasha Fracassi | Shidokan
🥈 Hiyori Tominaga | Renbu
🥉 Juneko Kurahashi | Renbu
🥉 Akiko Fukushima | Vancouver

🏆 OPEN INDIVIDUAL
🥇 Shion Miyash*ta | Renbu Dojo
🥈 Rogerio Asato | Vancouver KC
🥉 Bill Kim | Renshin
🥉 Kienta Yoshimura | Renbu Dojo

🏆 MASTERS INDIVIDUAL
🥇 Kyoko Miyata | Manitoba
🥈 Joon Young Suk | UBC
🥉 Jakob Schmidt | Youshinkan
🥉 Gabriel Schor | Shidokan

🔥 FIGHTING SPIRIT AWARDS

Women’s Individual
Joanna Asare | JCCC
Harumi Ara | Renbu Dojo

Open Individual
Taketoshi Miyamoto | Toronto KC
Clark Liao | Renbu Dojo

Masters Individual
Junko Ariyama | Montreal KC
Paul Marko | Etobicoke

Congratulations to everyone who stepped onto the floor today, and thank you to our shinpan, volunteers, officials, coaches, supporters, sponsors, and community partners who made Day 1 possible.

Tomorrow, we return for Day 2 and the team competitions! 🇨🇦⚔️

📸 Photography: Kendo Photography Kendo Photography
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08/09/2026

DAY 1 RESULTS | 22nd Canadian National Kendo Championships 🇨🇦

What an incredible opening day of competition in Burnaby.

Athletes from across Canada competed today with intensity, determination, and outstanding skill. Congratulations to all of our Day 1 medalists and Fighting Spirit Award recipients!

🏆 WOMEN’S INDIVIDUAL
🥇 Natasha Fracassi | Shidokan
🥈 Hiyori Tominaga | Renbu
🥉 Juneko Kurahashi | Renbu
🥉 Akiko Fukushima | Vancouver

🏆 OPEN INDIVIDUAL
🥇 Shion Miyash*ta | Renbu Dojo
🥈 Rogerio Asato | Vancouver KC
🥉 Bill Kim | Renshin
🥉 Kenta Yoshimura | Renbu Dojo

🏆 MASTERS INDIVIDUAL
🥇 Kyoko Miyata | Manitoba
🥈 Joon Young Suk | UBC
🥉 Jakob Schmidt | Youshinkan
🥉 Gabriel Schor | Shidokan

🔥 FIGHTING SPIRIT AWARDS

Women’s Individual
Joanna Asare | JCCC
Harumi Ara | Renbu Dojo

Open Individual
Taketoshi Miyamoto | Toronto KC
Clark Liao | Renbu Dojo

Masters Individual
Junko Ariyama | Montreal KC
Paul Marko | Etobicoke

Congratulations to everyone who compete with hear, and thank you to our shinpan, volunteers, officials, coaches, supporters, sponsors, and community partners who made Day 1 possible.

Tomorrow, we return for Day 2 and the team competitions! 🇨🇦⚔️

📸 Photography: Kendo Photography
Please support and credit our photographers when sharing their work.

#剣道

08/07/2026

🇨🇦 WELCOME TO THE 22ND CANADIAN NATIONAL KENDO CHAMPIONSHIPS! 🇨🇦

The time has arrived! This weekend, kendoka from across Canada come together in Burnaby, BC for the 22nd Canadian National Kendo Championships.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to every athlete, coach, referee, volunteer, official, family member and supporter who has travelled near and far to be part of this special event. Your dedication and passion for kendo are what make our national championships possible.

A sincere thank you as well to our generous sponsors and community partners. Your support helps us bring the Canadian kendo community together and create an unforgettable championship experience.

⚔️ Competition kicks off Saturday morning at 10:00 AM at the BCIT Burnaby Campus!

Best of luck to all our competitors this weekend!

Supported by Sport Burnaby and
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07/29/2026