The AUSTRALIAN KENDO RENMEI INC. , (AKR) is the internationally recognised, governing body for Kendo, Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei (Z. N. K.
R. ) Iaido and (Z. N. K.
R. ) Jodo in Australia.
The AKR and our member Clubs and Associations are affiliated with the International Kendo Federation (FIK). The FIK is the world-wide federation of national Kendo, Seitei Iaido and Seitei Jodo organisations. The FIK is affiliated with SportAccord (formerly GAISF) and is recognised as the international governing federation for kendo, iaido and jodo.
The Australian Government through the Australian Sports Commission recognises the Australian Kendo Renmei as the National Sporting Organisation to develop kendo, iaido and jodo in Australia.
Members of the AKR compete nationally and internationally and are eligible to attend international Kendo, Iaido and Jodo seminars and grading exams. The Kendo, Iaido and Jodo grading qualifications of AKR members are recognised internationally.