All Japan Kendo Federation
Japanese federation of Kendo, Iaido and Jodo
The All Japan Kendo Federation (全日本剣道連盟, Zennihon Kendō Renmei; abbr. 全剣連, Zen Ken Ren) is the governing body for Kendo in Japan, overseeing its development, competitions, and regulations across the country. Founded in 1952 and officially formed on March 14, 1954, it is a member of the International Kendo Federation and plays a central role in promoting and standardizing Kendo, Jōdō, and Iaido.
The AJKF is responsible for organizing national tournaments, conducting grading examinations, fostering traditional values, and overseeing the coordination of regional federations across Japan's 47 prefectures.
History
The AJKF was founded in the aftermath of World War II, during which kendo was banned by the Allied Occupation forces due to its association with militarism.
The AJKF was officially formed on March 14, 1954. Its primary mission is to promote and standardize kendo, iaido, and jodo across Japan. In 1970, the AJKF played a central role in founding the International Kendo Federation (FIK), aiming to foster global interest and standardization in these martial arts. Over the decades, the AJKF has been instrumental in organizing national tournaments, establishing grading systems, and preserving the traditional values associated with these disciplines. Today, it continues to be a central authority in the martial arts community, both within Japan and internationally.
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