Dear State and Territory Affiliates,

Please receive the below YouTube video entitled 'Provisional shiai and shinpan rules in place until the COVID-19 pandemic is brought under control' issued by AJKF' on 21 September 2021, for your reference with regard to shiai management in the future.  

https://youtu.be/vh16yyWhzXY

While the rules are used at domestic events in Japan, these rules may be considered as a useful reference for shiai management in Australia when the AKR and Stage/Territory Affiliates become confident that shiai events can be held safely in accordance with various requirements and recommendations. Please review the video and provide feedback so that the Kendo Board can improve technical aspects of Kendo in Australia.  

Kind regards,

Takashi Itakura PhD
Kendo Board Chair