Queensland Kendo Championships 2025

Queensland Kendo Renmei is proud to host the 2025 Queensland Kendo Championships on Saturday 23 August 2025.

Event Venue: Somerville House Aquatic Centre, 4 Stephens Rd, South Brisbane.

Events to be contested: 

• Men’s Kyu Individuals.

• Women’s Kyu Individuals.

• Men’s Dan Individuals (Shigeoka Memorial Cup event).

• Women’s Dan Individuals (Shigeoka Memorial Cup event).

• Junior mixed individuals.

• Clubs Teams event.

NOTE: The schedule and events being offered are subject to change depending on registrations.

The Championships is open to all current QKR members - Juniors, Kyu and Dan. All ages, abilities and experience are welcome. You must be a current QKR member to compete or volunteer.

We are also looking for volunteers to assist with Shinpan (refereeing) and Kakari-in (court assistants).

Proposed Schedule:

7:00 - Venue open and set up.

7:30 - Registrations and shinai checks.

8:15 - Opening ceremony.

8:30 - Shinpan briefing.

8.45 - Junior mixed Individuals.

9.15 - Men’s Kyu Individuals.

9.45 - Women’s Kyu Individuals.

10.15 - Women’s Dan Individuals (Shigeoka Memorial Cup Event).

11.15 - Men’s Dan Individuals (Shigeoka Memorial Cup Event).

12:15 - Lunch.

13:15 - Clubs Open Team Competition.

16:00 - Closing ceremony, pack up.

Competitors and volunteers including shinpan please register and pay by 15 August!

Lunch - Optional lunches available - ham and chicken brugers and sport drinks. If you have special dietary needs, please talk to the organisers. 

Draws and final information will be sent competitors in the week prior to the competition.

For any questions, please email the QKR Kendo Technical Committee kendotechnical@qkr.asn.au