Tournaments
In addition to the World Kendo Championships (WKC) that are held every three years, the International Kendo Federation (FIK) has held kendo competitions at two Sports Accord World Combat Games (Beijing 2010 and Saint Petersburg 2013), which are organized by GAISF (Global Association of International Sports Federations). In each zone and nation there are also many different kendo competitions held each year. Of particular note are the European Kendo Championships (also featuring iaido and jodo), the Latin American Kendo Championships, the Hong Kong Asia Open Kendo Championships, and the ASEAN Kendo Tournament.
