International Kendo Federation
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The International Kendo Federation (FIK) was founded in 1970. It is an international federation of national and regional kendo associations and the world governing body for kendo. The FIK is a non-governmental organisation, and its aim is to promote and popularise kendo, iaido and jōdō.
Seventeen national or regional federations were the founding affiliates. The number of affiliated and recognised organisations has increased over the years to 50 by February 2009.
The FIK was accepted as a member of the General Association of International Sporting Federations (GAISF) in April 2006. As a consequence, the previous acronym of IKF was altered to FIK.
The office of the FIK is located in the All Japan Kendo Federation building in Minato-ku, Tokyo. Their website with information and a list of affiliates is here.
The FIK has conducted the World Kendo Championships, every three years since the FIK was established in 1970. The international competition is contested by individual and team representatives of the FIK affiliated and recognised organisation nations.
World Kendo Championship
The World Kendo Championships have been held every three years since 1970 organized by the International Kendo Federation (FIK).[1]
See also
References
External links
- International Kendo Federation
- SportAccord, formerly The General Association of International Sporting Federations
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