My daughter recently had her first opportunity to experience the AKC as part of the Qld team. The whole team were very supportive, inclusive, and encouraged her to enjoy the experience. She was made to feel very much part of the team! A group that embraced being together for the AKC event by eating, staying, travelling, and celebrating together definitely added to this. As an accompanying parent I was also made to feel very welcome, and I am grateful for the opportunity. Thank you to everyone in the Qld team for your kindness and care.

Having participated in the AKC after a break of 4 or 5years, the 2024 experience, from my perspective, was a huge improvement: starting from having regular squad training in the months leading to the event to all wearing the QKR team jackets, staying and travelling together to and from the venue. I think especially the regular squad trainings, led by dedicated team managers, were crucial in forging the sense of ‘we’.”

Queensland Kendo Renmei is an exceptional organisation. My son began kendo about two years ago and the kendo community have welcomed him with open arms. Our experience with QKR has been positive. Recently the QKR team competed in Sydney at the Australian Kendo Championships and the leadership team created a positive vibe with excellent coaching in the art of kendo. QKR provides supportive relationships and mentoring. Kendo is a fun way to meet people and learn something new. I am very pleased with how my son has grown in self-confidence and self-esteem due kendo teachings and supportive environment QKR has established and maintained.”