About the NZKF

Learn about what we do and our history.

The New Zealand Kendo Federation is the governing body overseeing Kendo in New Zealand and is affiliated with the International Kendo Federation (IFK).
There are twelve affiliated clubs throughout New Zealand. Some NZKF clubs also provide training in Naginata, Iaido and Jodo. More information can be found on our Where to Train page.

Who Are We?

Board of Directors: Sue Lytollis (Chair), Alan Stephenson, Alex Bennett, Blake Bennett, Bruce Middleton, Shane Robinson.  Secretary is Tasha Derritt.

Email – bod@kendo.org.nz

Secretary:  – secretary@kendo.org.nz

Treasurer: Jing Lu – treasurer@kendo.org.nz

The NZKF Board of Directors (Minus Alex Bennett)
From left to right: Blake Bennett, Bruce Middleton, Shane Robinson, Alan Stephenson, Sue Lytollis.