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48th Australian Kendo Championships 2026
The Australian Kendo Renmei and the Queensland Kendo Renmei are excited to bring you the 48th Australian Kendo Championships, Seminar and Dan Grading Examination on the Gold Coast in 2026.
Date: Fri 3rd to Tue 7th April 2026.
Location: Tallebudgera Recreation Precinct, Gold Coast, Queensland
Registration:
Accommodation: Information and booking:https://events.humanitix.com/48th-australian-kendo-championships-2026-gold-coast-onsite-accomodation CLOSED
Volunteer Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/volunteer-registration-48th-australian-kendo-championships-2026-gold-coast CLOSED
Competition (Sat 4th – Sun 5th) & Seminar (Mon 6th) Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/48th-australian-kendo-championships-2026-gold-coast-event-registration CLOSED
AKR Kendo Dan Grading Examination (am Tuesday 7th): https://www.kendoaustralia.asn.au/content/?page_id=2830 Please confirm with your Club & State organisation for the closing dates for your applications. For overseas candidates, please submit your application by 8 March as per the instructions in the above link.
AJKF Delegation:
We are grateful and honoured to once again welcome a delegation of high-ranking sensei from the All Japan Kendo Federation. We are happy to introduce the following sensei who will
be supporting our events:
- Mr. Koyama Masahiro (小山正洋) sensei, Kendo Hanshi 8 Dan
- Mr. Iwasa Hidenori (岩佐英範) sensei, Kendo Kyoshi 8 Dan
Mr. Koyama Masahiro sensei (Shizuoka)
- Kendo Shihan (Master of Kendo) / Shizuoka University
- Director of Masaharu Budogu Works Co., Ltd
- All Japan Invitational 8th Dan Championship – multiple appearances + 3rd place achievement 2016
- Prince Tomohito 8th Dan Invitational Tournament – 1st place (2016), 2nd and 3rd place
- National Sports Festival (Kokutai) – 1st and 3rd place
- Has a YouTube channel with English subtitles: https://share.google/piVNKWF5So2RnHVr2
Mr. Iwasa Hidenori sensei (Tokyo)
- Kendo Shihan (Master of Kendo) with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.
- All Japan Invitational 8th Dan Championship – multiple appearances + 3rd place achievement 2025
- Prince Tomohito 8th Dan Invitational Tournament – 3 victories, 2nd and 3rd placements
- All Japan Kendo Championship Individuals – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
- World Kendo Championships Individuals– 2nd place
- National Police Championships – team victory.
We thank the AJKF Delegation for their support, guidance and instruction throughout the event.
Information Pack V1 – 15 March release – Download HERE
Information Pack V5 – 30 March release – Download HERE
Competition Rules (updated version 31/3) – Download HERE
- Additional quick reference guider for Kata Teams procedure – HERE
Competition Draws (updated version 31/3) – Download HERE
Accommodation information – view HERE
Schedule (Draft):
For the full draft Schedule go HERE
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