Midwest Kendo Federation

Tournament Information

The members of the Midwest Kendo Federation participate in many tournaments throughout the year. This page is designed to help keep track of these tournaments and the results. Even if you are not a practicing member, you are always welcome to come and watch any of these fine events. You will even find downloadable information and entry forms for our tournaments right here.

We here in the MWKF hold one official tournament a year. The Fall event is normally held in the Chicago area. We have to limit participation in our tournament to members of the AUSKF or the CKF. If you are a foreign national, you should be affliated with, and practicing with a AUSKF or CKF dojo. There is a spring event that is hosted by the Detroit kendo dojo. It is not an official MWKF event, and they (Detroit) may have a different participation requirements.

We also will post announcements for tournaments that are happening on this side of the Mississippi, and in the Province of Ontario. We figure if it is within driving distance of MWKF members, we will post it.

Upcoming Tournaments

2009 Cleveland Tournament

The 21'st Annual Cleveland Kendo Tournament is scheduled for the weekend of Friday April 17-19.  There is a welcome keiko on the 17'th, competition will be on the 18'th and a promotional exam will be held on the 19'th.  For more information about this tournament, see:

The Cleveland Kendo Association Website

The registration packet, and promotion information is available there as well.

2nd MWKF Student tournament. 

The 2nd annual MWKF student tournament, open for all kenshi who are students Undergraduate and below will be held on Sunday March 1, 2009 at Michigan State University.  Ask your dojo contact for registration information or get the information packet here:

pdf 2nd MWKF Student tournament information packet.