Macedonian Kendo Iaido Federation

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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.

UPCOMING EVENT:
3rd BALKAN KENDO Cup
Organized by Macedonian Kendo - Iaido Federation
01 - 04 October, 2009

This year we are pleased to announce that 3rd Balkan Kendo Cup will be organized in Ohrid, Macedonia, from 01 to 04 October, 2009. Please find more informations in preliminary invitation document.

ANNOUNCEMENT:

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

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.

Open Kendo & Iaido Seminar 2009

With a great pleasure, we would like to inform you that in the period from 14 - 18 May, 2009, Macedonian Kendo - Iaido Federation (MKIF) organized First Open Kendo and Iaido Seminar lead by Takakazu Ishii Sensei from Ibaraki-Ken, Toride-si.

SAKURA 2009 - Cherry Blossom Festival

Traditionaly, MKIF together with Center for Japanese martial arts and spiritual culture “SAMURAI Dojo” - Skopje, organize SAKURA - celebration for Cherry Blossom, on 25.04.2009 at 11h, in the Skopje central square.
You are all linvited to join this event and celebrate the Day of Cherry Blossom.

Macedonian Open Kendo & Iaido SEMINAR
15-17 May, 2009

With a great honor, Macedonian Kendo – Iaido Federation would like to invite all kendoka to the Macedonian Open Kendo & Iaido Seminar that will be held in Skopje, capital of Republic of Macedonia, in the period of 15-17 May, 2009.

The leader of the Seminar will be Takakazu Ishii Sensei, Kendo Kyoshi 7 Dan, Iaido Renshi 7 Dan.