On behalf of Yōshinkan Kendo Club, with the support of the NZKF, it is a great honour to invite you to Wellington for the 16th New Zealand National Kendo Championships. This upcoming tournament is not merely a competition, but a historic milestone for our community as 2026 also marks the 50th anniversary of the New Zealand Kendo Federation.

This year's event will take place over the Matariki long weekend, and showcase the skill and fighting spirit of kenshi from across Aotearoa. The Championships will include a Shimpan Seminar, two days of competition, a special 50th Anniversary dinner, and NZ Wolf Pack Squad Training, from Thursday 9th July through Sunday 12th July 2026.

All competition events will be held at St Patrick's College, Kilbirnie, Wellington. The Friday evening dinner will take place at the James Cook Grand Chancellor Hotel, Wellington.

An information pack with details about the event, and how to register, is now available here: https://www.yoshinkankendo.nz/events/2026-nz-nationals