ukfp program calendar 2026

1st quarter

A. 1ST AOKC GASSHUKU

This Gasshuku will help prepare and select the National Team for the 1st Asia‑Oceania Kendo Championships (May 30–31, Tokyo). All members and interested kendokas are welcome to join the training and take part in the practice shiai. It’s a great opportunity to improve your kendo, meet the coaches, and connect with kendokas from across the Philippines. Local senseis will be supporting the sessions. Non‑UKFP members are also welcome.

Schedule:
- February 21, 2026, Saturday - 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- February 22, 2026, Sunday - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Venue Location: MetroSports, Salinas Drive, Cebu City
Venue Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SdhTHDz5iTxsr7PB9

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/R1jtY5n23nzddYhq8
Payment Deadline: February 20, 2026 - 6:00 PM


B. DAVAO KIHON KEIKO SEMINAR

This event is part of the SkillForge regional workshop series and will cover technical drills and practical application for all intermediate-level kendokas.

Schedule:
- March 14, 2026, Saturday, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- March 15, 2026, Sunday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue Location: Davao Kendo Club Dojo, Budo Senshi Martial Arts Center Inc, Fairlanes Bowling Alley, F. Torres Street, Davao City
Venue Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hNhD7sKt9TYUnNjp7

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/jyTNFhcCPUbzHPZY6
Registration Deadline: March 12, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Payment Deadline: March 13, 2026 - 6:00 PM


C. MANILA KATA & SHIMPAN WORKSHOP

Coaches and senseis will lead kata revision and development sessions, plus referee training to build confidence in administering shiais.

Schedule: March 22, 2026, Sunday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue Location: Aero Center Basketball Court, 612 Quezon Avenue Service Road, Quezon City
Venue Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pDzgG5DPWDYi27Se7

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/bU8Kv7FD1nxwK4ef6
Registration Deadline: March 19, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Payment Deadline: March 21, 2026 - 6:00 PM

2nd quarter

A. 2ND AOKC GASSHUKU

This Gasshuku will help prepare and select the National Team for the 1st Asia‑Oceania Kendo Championships (May 30–31, Tokyo). All members and interested kendokas are welcome to join the training and take part in the practice shiai. It’s a great opportunity to improve your kendo, meet the coaches, and connect with kendokas from across the Philippines. Local senseis will be supporting the sessions. Non‑UKFP members are also welcome.

Schedule: April 26, 2026, Sunday, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Venue Location: Tivoli Royale Country Club, Quezon City
Venue Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ooeE5pUFbZ4DkUVMA

Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSct22bSuOcmi8x34Y2uB7TwXLtTrk_f_C8fazW9amTbSVNFDQ/viewform
Registration Deadline: April 24, 2026 – 9:00 PM
Payment Deadline: April 25, 2026 – 6:00 PM


B. REFEREE WORKSHOP WITH PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION (SHINSA)

A repeat of the referee workshop format, paired with the PNKT promotional examination to support grading readiness.

Schedule: June 21, 2026, Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue Location: Aero Center Basketball Court, 612 Quezon Avenue Service Road, Quezon City
Venue Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pDzgG5DPWDYi27Se7

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/GCpgvuL2Ybi2SaYw5
Registration Deadline: June 5, 2026 – 7 :00 PM
Payment Deadline: June 12, 2026 – 7 :00 PM
Written Examination Submission Deadline: June 12, 2026 – 7 :00 PM 
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3rd quarter

A. BASIC SPORTS FIRST AID TRAINING
Preliminary Date: September 2026
Summary: In collaboration with the Red Cross, this seminar offers basic sports first aid training with certification available depending on demand.

4TH quarter

A. SEMINAR WITH PNKT PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION (SHINSA)
Preliminary Date: October 2026
Summary: A seminar focused on exam preparation and a Shinsa-focused program to increase members’ examination success.