* Organising and regulating
the Kendo movement on a national international basis;
* Helping to foster related martial arts;
* Promoting Kendoka students to higher dan grades;
* Representing the UK internationally.
The BKA is the only organisation
in the UK which is recognised for Kendo, Iaido and Jodo by the Zen
Nippon Kendo Renmei (the foremost body in Japan for these martial
arts), the International
Kendo Federation and Sport
England. It is also the only organisation in the UK which is
empowered to award dan gradings (black belts) in Kendo, Iaido and
Jodo recognised by these bodies.
We have a long-established
coaching system to ensure that our instructors have the opportunity
to develop good teaching skills. Membership includes excellent insurance
cover for both teacher and student.
The BKA prides itself
on offering some of the most highly respected and experienced teachers
of Kendo, Iaido and Jodo internationally, with several 6th and 7th
Dans in all three disciplines.