South African
Kendo Federation

The South African Kendo Federation (SAKF) is the representative body for Kendo, Iaido, and Jodo in South Africa.

Affiliations
The SAKF is the official body representing the Japanese martial arts of Kendo, Iaido & Jodo as a member of Martial Arts South Africa (MASA). The SAKF is a member of the International Kendo Federation (FIK) and the European Kendo Federation (EKF), a status that has proudly been maintained since 1994. Membership to the FIK and EKF gives SAKF and it’s members access to participate at international events, seminars, competitions, examinations as well as invite high level teachers from Europe and Japan to give instruction at South African seminars.

International Competitions
Since 1994 the SAKF has participated European Kendo Championships (EKC) and the World Kendo Championship (WKC). The SAKF organises SA national squad training, SA national team selection and application for the awarding of Protea National Colours.

International Competitions
Since 1994 the South African Kendo Federation has sent teams to compete at both European Kendo Championships (EKC) and the World Kendo Championship (WKC). Every year the SAKF organises SA national squad training, SA national team selection, application for Protea National Colours and the planning and logistics of travelling to different countries to compete at these major events.

SAKF Affiliated Clubs (Dojo)
Registered clubs in South Africa, that are affiliated to the SAKF, have their own registered and experienced kendo instructors. Each club is individually managed and offers beginner packages, monthly fee options, varied class times, number of classes per week and support with equipment. All members that are registered with a club must be registered with the SAKF and pay the annual SAKF membership fee. Please refer to list of available clubs for details on location, training times and contact details.
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