Federations / Associations

British Kendo Association (BKA) European Kendo Federation (EKF) International Kendo Federation (IKF) Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei (ZNKR / AJKF)

Governing body for Kendo, Iaido and Jodo in the UK The federation that overseas Kendo, Iaido, and Jodo development for all of Europe The IKF are responsible for Kendo, Iaido, and Jodo development around the globe Japans premier Kendo, Iaido, and Jodo organisation

Equipment Suppliers

Nine Circles Euro Bogu Tozando Emaishop

UK based Kendo/Iaido/Jodo Equipment Supplier (Official BKA armourer) European based Kendo/Iaido/Jodo Equipment Supplier Japanese based Kendo/Iaido/Jodo Equipment Supplier UK based Kendo/Iaido equipment supplier. Provides armour repair service.

Other Clubs
KAGAMI SHIN KENDO CLUB
Mumeishi
Portsmouth Kendo Club
Kodokan Kendo Club

Publications

Kendo World Kendo Nippon Kendo Jidai

English-language Budo magazine (heavy in kendo). Highly recommended Popular Japanese-language Budo magazine Popular Japanese-language Budo magazine

Books on Kendo