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Kendo originated in Japan, but is now practiced worldwide.
Many national and international organisations promote kendo, some are affiliated to the International Kendo Federation (FIK), while others are not.
The Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (DNBK) (Kyūjitai: 大日本武德會; Shinjitai: 大日本武徳会) was established in Kyoto, Japan, in 1895. Its sole purpose, at that time, was to standardise martial disciplines and systems throughout Japan. This organisation was the first martial arts organiszation sanctioned by the government of Japan. It stressed the martial virtues of Samurai warrior and incomparable historical excellence in martial disciplines.[1]
The All Japan Kendo Federation (AJKF or ZNKR) 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.
The International Kendo Federation (FIK) was established in 1970 to provide a link between Japan 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 50 by February 2009.[2]
The size and depth of kendo skill varies widely from country to country. Some countries have few kendo practitioners, while Japan has several millions. The "Kodansha Meibo" (a register of dan graded members published by the All Japan Kendo Federation) stated that there were 1.3 million people registered as 1st dan or above in January 2003).
Generally, kendo has stronger traditions in countries with strong historical ties to Japan, like Korea and Taiwan, as well as countries with large Japanese immigrant communities such as the USA, Canada and Brazil. While kendo is the most common name used for the martial art, there are also clubs using the Korean name Kumdo.
List
Asia
- Kendo Alliance, Brunei
- Kendo Federation Brunei Darussalam (KFBD)
- Founded in 2000
- Officially launched in 2003 and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports
- Founded in May 2009 by a group of expats working in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
- It is the first and only Kendo club in Cambodia.
- Phnom Penh Kendo Club
- Hong Kong Kendo Association (香港劍道協會).
- Founded in 1990 by Mr. Avi Nardia, Headed to-date by Mr. Marco Edri.
- Represents both Kendo Iaido and Jodo in Israel.
- Israel Kendo and Budo Federation
- Macau SAR Kendo Associations Union (澳門特區劍道連盟).
- The Penang Kendo Club in Malaysia was established in July 2005 under the tutelage of a 6-dan instructor, Arimatsu-Sensei.
- Maintained, promoted and run by the Pakistan Kendo Federation
Africa
- The South African Kendo Federation is the official body not only of kendo but also Iaido and Jodo. Recently kendo activities have started in Mozambique and Malawi.
Europe
European kendo championships have been held since 1974, with the first taking place in England. The European championship is held every year, except in those years in which there is a world championship (these occur every 3 years). The European Kendo Federation (EKF), which 35 countries/regions belong to, also promotes jodo and iaido.
- Austria The Austrian Kendo Association was founded in 1985.
- Belgium Kendo is promoted by All Belgium Kendo Federation (A.B.K.F.).
- Bulgaria Kendo is promoted by Bulgarian Kendo Federation (B.K.F).
- Croatia Kendo is promoted by Hrvatski Kendo Savez (H.K.S.).
- Czech Republic Kendo is promoted by Czech Kendo Federation (C.K.F).
- Denmark: Two organisations uphold different approaches to kendo in Denmark. The Danish Kendo Federation (DKF) which is affiliated with the International Kendo Federation (FIK) and the Danish Traditional Kendo Federation which is independent of international kendo organisations.
- Finland Kendo is promoted Finnish Kendo Association.
- France After the end of World War II, many masters of kendo visited France and introduced kendo in the 1950s. The first French kendo championship was held in 1959. France is the current (2007) European champion. Comité National de Kendo
- Germany Deutscher Kendobund e.V
- Greece is promoted by the Hellenic Kendo Iaido Naginata Federation.
- Hungary Kendo is promoted by Hungarian Kendo Federation (HKF).
- Italy Kendo is promoted by Confederazione Italiana Kendo (C.I.K).
- Ireland Kendo is promoted by Kendo Na h-Éireann, Irish Kendo Federation.
- Latvia Kendo is promoted by Latvian Kendo Federation (LKF).
- Lithuania Kendo is promoted by Lithuanian Kendo Association (LKA)
- Luxembourg Shobukai Kendo Luxembourg (SKL)
- Macedonia Kendo is promoted by Macedonian Kendo Iaido Federation (MKIF)
- Malta Kendo is promoted by the Knights of Malta Kendo Club in Malta which is affiliated to the Kodokan UK and the British Kendo Association.
- Montenegro Kendo is promoted by Montenegrin Kendo Federation [1]
- Netherlands Kendo is promoted by Dutch Kendo Renmei (NKR).
- Norway Kendo is promoted by the Norwegian Kendo Federation which will soon be joining The Norwegian Martial arts Federation (Norges Kampsport forbund).
- Poland Kendo is promoted by Polish Kendo Federation.
- Portugal Kendo is promoted by Associação Portuguesa de Kendo (APK), which is affiliated with the European Kendo Federation and the International Kendo Federation.
- Romania Kendo is promoted by the Romanian Kendo Department in Romania
- Russia Moscow Kendo Association
- Serbia Kendo is promoted by the Serbian Kendo Federation in Serbia.
- Slovakia Kendo is promoted by the Slovenská kendo federácia in Slovak republic.
- Spain Kendo is promoted by the Real Federacion Española de Judo y Deportes Asociados.
- Sweden Kendo is promoted by the kendo section of the Swedish Budo & Martial Arts Federation.
- Switzerland The Swiss Kendo & Iaido SJV/ASJ was founded in 1967.
- Turkey Kendo is promoted by Turkish Kendo Association in Turkey, Ankara Kendo Iaido Association in Ankara. A community site Kendo-Turkiye represents Turkish Kenshi.
- United Kingdom Kendo was introduced to the UK by Mr. R.A. Lidstone (a western fencing master). Two organisations promote Kendo in the UK, the British Kendo Association, which is affiliated with the International Kendo Federation and the British Kendo Renmei which is independent of international kendo organisations.
Oceania
- The Australian Kendo Renmei grew from the beginning of kendo in Australia in the 1960's, is a founding member of the FIK (formerly the IKF) and remains affiliated. Australian Kendo Championships were first held in the 1970's and with a few gaps in the early years has been held in Australia annually since.
Pacific Ocean
- Hawaii Kendo Federation (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 organization of the FIK.
North America
- All United States Kendo Federation (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.
- Many universities also host collegiate clubs that promote kendo among student communities.
- Southern California Kendo Federation.
- Midwest Kendo Federation.
- U.S. Classical Kendo Federation, which is independent of international kendo organisations.
- Canadian Kendo Federation (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 BC, Ontario and Quebec.
- Federación Mexicana de Kendo (FMK) Mexican Kendo Federation, consists of 4 regional members.
South America
- In South 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, Argentina, Venezula, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay, Aruba and Chile.
- At the December 2006 meeting of the International Kendo Federation (FIK) held in Taiwan, the South American Kendo Confederation (CSK) was discussed and voted upon, as a result the Confederation was admitted as an FIK affiliate.
- Argentina, Aruba, Chile, Brazil and Venezuela are affiliated with the FIK. The next South American Kendo championships will be held in Ecuador during 2010.
- Kendo in Chile started in 1990. The Chilean Kendo Federation 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.
- Kendo in Ecuador started in 1999 in the facilities of the Japanese School of Quito.
- Article about the history of kendo in Uruguay under construction.
- Ken Zen Dojo de Venezuela was founded in 1990 under the auspice of Ken Zen Dojo of New York.
See also
Notes and references
- ^ http://www.dnbk.org/honbu.cfm/ Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (DNBK)
- ^ http://www.kendo-fik.org/ International Kendo Federation (FIK)