British Kendo Association

A copy of the BKA’s insurance policy for 2010 is available for download (pdf) in the Health & Safety section of the Resources page of the BKA website – or from the direct link here.

This week we launch the fifth of a series of articles on common injuries exerienced by kendo, iai and jodo practitioners. The article about hamstring strain, can be found here.

This week we launch the fourth of a series of articles on common injuries exerienced by kendo, iai and jodo practitioners. The article, about Elbow Hyperextension, can be found here.

This week we launch the third of a series of articles on common injuries exerienced by kendo, iai and jodo practitioners. The article about Lateral Epicondylitis, aka Tennis Elbow, can be found here.

A new set of resources and policies, to help dojo leaders and members handle significant medical issues, have been published today in the Resources section of the site.   There is a flowchart of procedures; advice to dojo leaders; useful Medical Assessment Information; pro-forma for the member concerned to notify the dojo leader etc.

This week we launch the second of a series of articles on common injuries exerienced by kendo, iai and jodo practitioners.   The article is about Achilles Tendonitis and can be found here. The first one, on Calf Strain can be found here.