Nov 2025 shogo acheivements
Congratulations to the following QKR members for being awarded Shogo titles in AJKF’s 2025 autumn round: Ken Okamoto – Kendo Kyoshi Thomas Johnson – Jodo Renshi Shogō (称号), which translates […]
Eric Jeffrey Sensei receives the John Butler Memorial Trophy
The John Butler Memorial Trophy (also sometimes called the John Butler Memorial Award) is a special contribution award in Australian kendo. It’s a memorial award/trophy named in honour of John […]
48th Australian Kendo Championships – Results
The 48th Australian Kendo Championships campaign has now concluded. We would like to thank the Coaching team for their commitment and support and all the QLD team members for their […]
QLD Kendo Team 2026
We are now calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from members who wish to represent Queensland at the 48th Australian Kendo Championships (AKC 2026), to be held on the Gold […]
Takahiro Tsukadaira Sensei – Successful 6 dan Kendo grading examination!
The Queensland Kendo Renmei wishes to extend its congratulations to Takahiro Tsukadaira Sensei for successfully passing his Kendo Rokudan (6) Dan examination in Hachioji, Japan on Saturday, November 15th. This […]
Congratulations David Kolb Sensei – Successful 7 dan Iaido grading examination!
The Queensland Kendo Renmei wishes to extend its congratulations to David Kolb Sensei for successfully passing his Iaido 7 Dan examination on the 30th November in Japan. This wonderful achievement […]
UniSport National 2025 – Gold Coast
Queensland was proud to host the 2025 UniNationals Kendo Competition 27-28th September 2025 at the Tallebudgerra Rescrational precinct on the Gold Coast! With 15 universities represented and 115 competitors, it […]
Queensland Kendo Championships 2025
The Queensland Kendo Renmei was proud to host the 2025 Queensland Kendo Championships (QKC’s) on Saturday 23rd August 2025. The Championships open to all current QKR members – Juniors, Kyu and […]
National team squad training 2nd session 2025.
QKR hosted 2nd National team squad training at the Ken Shin Kai dojo, Mt Gravatt on 2-3rd August 2025. We loved hosting the training and had numerous QKR members attending. […]
7th Oceania Womans Kendo Seminer and Taikai
7th Oceania Women’s Kendo Seminar and Taikai was held over 14-15 June 2025 at the Gold Coast Recreational Precinct and include 1.5 day seminar, afternoon friendly taikai (competition), and evening networking […]
