British Kendo Association
The British Kendo Association was founded in 1964 as a non-profit making organisation to foster and develop the practise and spirit of Kendo, Iaido and Jōdō along traditional lines with the objectives of:
The BKA is the only organisation in the UK which is recognised for Kendo, Iaido and Jodo by the Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei, the International Kendo Federation and Sport England. It is also the only organisation in the UK which is empowered to award Dan grades in Kendo, Iaido and Jodo recognised by these bodies.
