Established in 1977, the Victorian Kendo Renmei is the official governing body for Kendo, Seitei Iaido and Seitei Jodo in the state of Victoria, Australia.

Nanseikan Kangeiko!

Posted by treasurer

Event Type: Other
When: 9 July 2009 10:00am - 5:00pm

All VKR kendoka are invited to attend the inaugural Nanseikan Kangeiko!

Nanseikan have moved to a new dojo in Heidelberg West and to celebrate this move Nanseikan will be having their first training camp on Thursday 9 July, commencing at 10.00am and finishing at 5.00pm. The training is timed to coincide with school holidays, so a special invitation is extended to any junior members of other VKR clubs. University kendo students are also welcome to attend.

The cost will be $20 per person. Lunch will be provided.

Victorian Women's Kendo Training has started

Posted 3 July 2009 - 2:00pm by treasurer

Victorian Women’s Kendo training commenced on Saturday 6th June, and will be held every Saturday from 8:30 am to 10:00 am at the Kenshikan dojo.

This training is open to all female kendoka in Victoria of all grades.

UMKC 20th Anniversary Taikai - Results

Posted 3 July 2009 - 1:56pm by treasurer

The UMKC 20th Anniversary Taikai held on May 23rd. Please visit UMKC's website for a full report of a most enjoyable day of competition.

6-3 Kyu Division:

•    Equal 3rd Place: R. Loi (UMKC), R Saito (MBK)

•    Runner Up: P Marios (UNSW)

•    Winner: E Chow (Monash)

2-1 Kyu Division:

Competion results - 2009 AKCs !

Posted 2 May 2009 - 8:34pm by treasurer

Congratulations to the Victorian Team for a strong performance at the 2009 Australian Kendo Championships held in Adelaide on April 11th and 12th.

Below are the results for Victoria.

Kata Pair - 2nd Place
Open Team - 2nd Place
Women's Team - 2nd Place

Women's Individual - 2nd Place - Kate Sylvester
Kyu Individual - 2nd Place - Trent Reeve
Fighting Spirit Award - Ben Nedic
 

Delegates meeting

Posted by treasurer

Event Type: VKR Meeting
When: 3 May 2009 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Kendo Shinpan Seminar

Posted by president

Event Type: Seminar
When: 10 May 2009 1:00pm

VKR KENDO SHINPAN SEMINAR

Date: Sunday 10 May 2009
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Venue: Kenshikan, 91 Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne

Do you want to become a better kendo player? - LEARN TO REFEREE!

By learning to referee you will:

develop insight to pick a valid point
understand how a valid point is constructed
learn opportunities to strike
understand the role of each referee on the court
understand the importance that referees play in developing kendo
develop authority and presence on the court.

34 Australian Kendo Championships

Posted by treasurer

Event Type: Taikai
When: 11 April 2009 (All day) - 12 April 2009 (All day)

34th Australian Kendo Championships in Adelaide.

See below for the draw:
http://www.kendosa.asn.au/akc2009/draw.html

2009 AGM

Posted by superadmin

Event Type: VKR Meeting
When: 22 March 2009 11:30am - 12:30pm

The Victorian Kendo Renmei will be holding it's Annual General Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Kenshikan Dojo in West Melbourne and allmembers of the VKR are invited to particiate.

It is an election year and therefore a call for votes for the positions of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary and Public Officer will take place.

Prior to the AGM a special keiko will be taking place. Please read below for details!

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Welcome to the new VKR Website

Posted 4 April 2009 - 10:48pm by superadmin

Welcome to the new VKR website.
More updates and additional content will be added shortly.

Check back soon!