Macedonian Kendo Iaido Federation

to the official website of Macedonian Kendo Iaido Federation

Macedonian Kendo - Iaido Federation (MKIF) is a non-profit, non-political sport organization for promoting and development the Japanese martial arts Kendo, Iaido and Jodo in Macedonia.

MKIF is established on November 10, 2006 and its authorized by Macedonian Government bodies to promote and develop the practice and spirit of Kendo, Iaido and Jodo sport in Republic of Macedonia, controlling the contests in the country, male and female competitions of all ages.

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Macedonian Kendo - Iaido Federation is under technical supervision of Takakazu Ishii Sensei, Kendo Kyoshi 7 Dan, Iaido Renshi 7 Dan.

----- Volunteers for supporting Japanese people

Macedonian Kendo – Iaido Federation offers help with Volunteers for supporting Japanese people and work in tsunami-ravaged communities.

On a meeting of Board of Macedonian Kendo – Iaido Federation, held on 13 of March 2011, it is decided that MKIF shall offer to Macedonian Government, help with volunteers for supporting Japanese people.
Volunteers, who are members of Macedonian Kendo – Iaido Federation, express their willingness to give help in any organized and coordinate help for Japanese people who are suffering enormous consequences of a catastrophic earthquake.

-----

The Purpose of Practicing Kendo

The purpose of practicing Kendo is: "To mold the mind and body, To cultivate a vigorous spirit, And through correct and rigid training, To strive for improvement in the art of Kendo, To hold in esteem human courtesy and honor, To associate with others with sincerity, And to forever pursue the cultivation of oneself. This will make one be able: To love his/her country and society, To contribute to the development of culture and to promote peace and prosperity among all peoples."

(This Concept of Kendo was established by All Japan Kendo Federation in 1975.)

Iai is often translated as the art of drawing the sword, this coming from the fact that the art’s distinguishing feature is the act of unsheathing the sword becoming a strike. The word iai comes from the expression ”Tsune ni itte kyuu ni awasu”, roughly translated, ”Be prepared for any situation!” or instant awareness ...

Iaido is a Japanese martial art associated with the smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard.

Macedonian Kendo national Team will paritcipate on EUROPEAN KENDO CHAMPIONSHIP 2011 in Gdinya, Poland.

4-th Kendo State Championship – 2011

On 05.03.2011 at 17h, Sport center “KALE” Skopje, 4th Kendo Championship will be held where Macedonian kendokas will fight for National Champion.
Macedonian Kendo – Iaido federation will make ranking for Macedonian National Kendo Team for 2011.

The 4th Balkan Kendo Cup , Bucharest 25.09.2010

Zlatko Keskovski - won silver medal, Vice CHAMPION on 4-th Balkan Kendo Championship which is held in Romania after 9 hard fights with kendokas from Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Montenegro. Congratulations!