ABOUT US

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MISSION AND VISION

The United Kendo Federation of the Philippines (UKFP) is the official Philippine affiliate of the International Kendo Federation (FIK). The UKFP was originally founded by representatives of the Cebu, Davao, IGA, Iloilo, & Manila Kendo Clubs with the initial purpose of making it easier to coordinate with one another to field delegations to international events. The UKFP has since grown in membership by incorporating three more clubs in their fold, the Dumaguete, OISCA Negros, and Davao Kenyukai. The UKFP has also expanded its scope of responsibilities to include the promotion and development of Kendo in the country.

 

 

MISSION AND VISION
VISION

To spread awareness of and promote development of Kendo in the Philippines


MISSION

1. To foster a spirit of camaraderie and cooperation between the various Philippine Kendo Clubs.

2. To organize events that will uplift the level of Kendo in the country through education and competition.

3. To conduct activities that will introduce Kendo to those not familiar with it.

4. To maintain good relations with the FIK and other regional Kendo organizations.

 

 

DATE OF ESTABLISHMENT

October 12, 2016

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PRESIDENT - Kristopher Inting
VICE-PRESIDENT - Paul Minoza
SECRETARY - Loida Estanilla-Inting
TREASURER - Elvira Inoue

TRUSTEES

Carabuena, Robert  Jr.
Famatiga, Jeffrey
Lardera, Jasper John
Lezama, Heinrich
Metilla, Al June
Navarro, Ian Earl
Renovilla, Reida-Jade

UKFP OFFICERS

Membership Committee Head - Loida Estanilla-Inting
Anti-Doping Officer - Dr. Rodolfo Pacheco
Pandemic Response Head - Robert Carabuena Jr.
Website Committee Head - Jeffrey Famatiga

FEDERATION CLUB MEMBERS

Cebu Kendo Club
Davao Kendo Club
Davao Kenyukai
Dumaguete Kendo Club
IGA Kendo Club
Iloilo Kendo Club
Manila Kendo Club
RSR Kendo Club
Tiger Kendo Club
OISCA Negros Kendo Club

FIK INFORMATION

The International Kendo Federation (FIK) is the world governing body for Kendo (including the related arts of Iaido and Jodo). The organization was founded in 1970, and started with 17 member countries/regions. This has since grown to 62 member countries/regions as of 2021. The UKFP is proud to be the Philippine affiliate of the FIK as of October 2020.

From the FIK website:

“The FIK is a non-political and friendly organization. Its purpose is to propagate and develop kendo, iaido and jodo internationally, and to foster mutual trust and friendship among its affiliates. The headquarters of the FIK is located in Tokyo, Japan.

Major Activities of FIK

  1. To provide various assistance in order to promote the organization of the National Kendo Federation in each nation.
  2. To hold and assist seminars and workshops.
  3. To establish the rules for international matches.
  4. To provide standards (guidelines) for the Dan/Kyu examinations.
  5. To organize World Kendo Championships.
  6. To exchange information on techniques, equipment, etc.

To undertake other activities necessary for achievement of the purposes set forth in the preceding articles.”

important Events in

philippine kendo


1996

  • Founding of Manila Kendo Club (MKC)

2001

  • Philippines (via MKC) first competes in international Kendo tournaments

- 1st Hongkong Kendo Open Championships

- 6th ASEAN Kendo Tournament (AKT)

2010

  • Founding of IGA Kendo Club (IGA Ken)

- Locations in Quezon City and Makati

2013

  • Founding of Iloilo Kendo Club (IKC)
  • Philippines competes in the 10th AKT for the first time since 2001, fielding a joint delegation from IGA Ken and MKC

2014

  • Founding of Davao Kendo Club (DKC)
  • 1st Metro Manila Friendship Cup (MMFC) between IGA Ken and MKC
  • IGA Ken Annual Gasshuku (weekend training camp) is attended by members of DKC, IKC and MKC

2015

  • Founding of Cebu Kendo Club (CKC)
  • 2nd MMFC between IGA Ken and MKC
  • Working group created to form Philippine Delegation to the 11th AKT

2016

  • 3RD MMFC, used as tune-up competition for AKT Delegation
  • Philippines competes in the 11th AKT with representatives from DKC, IGA Ken and MKC
  • United Kendo Federation of the Philippines (UKFP) founded by representatives of CKC, DKC, IGA Ken, IKC and MKC
  • 1st Philippine Nation Kendo Tournament (PNKT) in Tire Center Gym, Caloocan City

2017

  • Founding of Dumaguete Kendo Club (Duma Ken)
  • Kristopher Inting earns 4th dan rank, first Filipino UKFP member to do this
  • UKFP sends Kristopher Inting to attend the 44th Foreign Kendo Leader's Summer Seminar in Kitamoto, Saitama, Japan
  • 2nd PNKT in Rancho Palos Verdes Sports and Country Club, Davao City
milestones
timeline

2018

  • 1st UKFP Gasshuku, attended by participants from CKC, DKC, IGA Ken, IKC and MKC
  • Kendo PE Class in University of San Carlos in Cebu and Children's Kendo Extracurricular Activity in Treston International College started
  • 4th MMFC, now renamed Philippine Kendo Friendship Cup (PKFC), with participants from CKC, DKC, IGA Ken, IKC and MKC
  • 2 more Filipino UKFP members earn 4th Dan, Andre Brillantes and Loida Estanilla-Inting
  • Duma-ken joins the UKFP
  • OISCA Negros Kendo Club (ONKC) contacts the UKFP to join the 3rd PNKT
  • 3rd PNKT in Racquet Zone Sports Center, Cebu City 

2019

  • Delegation formed for the 12th AKT, with members from CKC, DKC, IGA Ken and MKC
  • Philippines competes in the 12th AKT

- Men's Team gets 3rd place, best result to date

  • Kendo PE Class in the University of the Philippines Diliman started
  • ONKC joins the UKFP
  • 4th PNKT in Celebrity Sports Plaza, Quezon City
  • Application for International Kendo Federation (FIK) affiliation submitted

2020

  • 1st Regional Kendo Seminars held in Taguig City, Cebu City and Davao City
  • Formation of the National Kendo Team Training Pool
  • Cessation of Kendo activities due to pandemic
  • FIK Affiliation approved

2021

  • Formation of the Anti-Doping Committee
  • Staging of the Kendo Hajime! Webinars
  • Founding of the Davao Kenyukai Kendo Club

2022

  • Davao Kenyukai Kendo Club joins the UKFP
  • RSR Kendo Club joins the UKFP

2023

  • Tiger Kendo Club (TKC) joins the UKFP