Kenyu — January / February / March 2026
The first 2026 issue combined a winter datebook with kendo and iaido examination promotions and tournament results.
Datebook highlights
January: PNKF board meeting, BCKF Taikai, and an FIK shinpan seminar in Surrey. February: another FIK shinpan seminar, PNKF Kendo Shinsa in Shoreline, and the Steveston Taikai. March: a PNKF board meeting, Highline Kendo Taikai, Torrance Open Team Taikai, Harvard Shoryuhai (listed as tentative), and Iaido Spring Seminar and Shinsa.
The issue also carried April through June listings that were repeated in the following quarterly newsletter.
Results and promotions
The issue reported promotions from the February 7 PNKF Kendo Shinsa, the March 15 Jodo Shinsa, the 46th Highline Challenge Cup, and the March 29 Iaido Shinsa. It also published placement and team results. Names are summarized here; the full issue contains the complete historical record.