News & Events
Latest from the League
Announcements, press releases, and events from the Tunisian Kendo League. For governance documents and the complete archive, see Documents.
Featured · Season 2026
2026
Welcome to the 2026 Kendo Season in Tunisia
A new Board (2025–2028 mandate), a historic 2025 closed with the first Tunisian medal at the European Championships, and five dojos open across the country. The way is open — find your dojo, take the first step.
Read the announcement →
-
27 November 2026
EventTunis, Tunisia · 27 November 2026
-
27 June 2026
ChampionshipTunis, Tunisia · 27 June 2026
-
6 May 2026
TalkSesame University, Tunis, Tunisia · 6 May 2026
-
6 May 2026
DemonstrationSesame University, Tunis, Tunisia · 6 May 2026
-
12 April 2026
DemonstrationTunis, Tunisia · 12 April 2026
-
15 February 2026
Training CampTunis, Tunisia · 15 February 2026
-
28 November 2025
CupEzzitouna Sports Hall, Tunis, Tunisia · 28 November – 30 November 2025
-
20 August 2025
CupYokohama, Japan · 20 August 2025
-
13 August 2025
DemonstrationOsaka, Japan · 13 August 2025
-
30 May 2025
ChampionshipLeiden, Netherlands · 30 May – 1 June 2025
-
10 May 2025
EventTunis, Tunisia · 10 May 2025
-
1 April 2025
AnnouncementThe Tunisian national team at the 2025 European Kendo Championships in Leiden — first Tunisian medal (Fighting Spirit).
-
15 March 2025
EventTunis, Tunisia · 15 March 2025
-
15 December 2024
CupSalle Zitouna, Tunis, Tunisia · 15 December 2024
-
22 November 2024
Training CampBen Arous, Tunisia · 22 November – 24 November 2024
-
3 November 2024
CupTunis, Tunisia · 3 November 2024
-
25 October 2024
DemonstrationTunis, Tunisia · 25 October 2024
-
20 September 2024
EventTunis, Tunisia · 20 September 2024
-
10 August 2024
Training CampTunis, Tunisia · 10 August – 12 August 2024
-
29 June 2024
ChampionshipTunis, Tunisia · 29 June 2024
-
22 May 2024
EventTunis, Tunisia · 22 May 2024
-
15 May 2024
DemonstrationTunis, Tunisia · 15 May 2024
-
15 April 2024
EventTunis, Tunisia · 15 April 2024
-
15 December 2023
CupTunis, Tunisia · 15 December 2023
-
1 December 2023
GradingTunis, Tunisia · 1 December 2023
-
26 November 2023
CupAriana, Tunisia · 26 November 2023
-
3 November 2023
Training CampBousalem, Tunisia · 3 November – 5 November 2023
-
27 October 2023
Training CampBorj Cedria, Tunisia · 27 October – 29 October 2023
-
15 October 2023
CupSalle Farhat Hached, Ariana, Tunisia · 15 October 2023
-
23 September 2023
DemonstrationTunis, Tunisia · 23 September 2023
-
30 August 2023
DemonstrationTunis, Tunisia · 30 August 2023
-
10 December 2022
CupTunis, Tunisia · 10 December 2022
-
4 November 2022
Training CampTunis, Tunisia · 4 November – 6 November 2022
-
2 September 2022
DemonstrationTunis, Tunisia · 2 September – 4 September 2022
-
25 September 2021
CupTunis, Tunisia · 25 September 2021
-
15 June 2021
DemonstrationTunis, Tunisia · 15 June 2021
-
10 October 2020
Training CampTunis, Tunisia · 10 October 2020
-
15 October 2019
Training CampTunis, Tunisia · 15 October 2019
-
15 June 2019
Training CampTunis, Tunisia · 15 June 2019
International iaido seminar with Rodriguez sensei, dedicated to the practice of drawing the sword and deepening the technical foundation of Tunisian iaidoka.
National training camp led by Grausem sensei, gathering Tunisian kendoka for keiko, kihon and shiai practice — one of the league’s recurring landmark stages.
Annual Tunis kendo training camp, sustaining the league’s rhythm of practice through the 2020 season.
Cultural showcase highlighting Japanese martial arts in Tunisia, with kendo and iaido demonstrations as part of the Focus Japan programme.
National kendo cup organised in partnership with the Fondation Abdelwaheb Ben Ayed (FABA), gathering kendoka from across Tunisian dojos.
The inaugural TICAD Games featured kendo and iaido demonstrations alongside the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, marking the start of an ongoing partnership between the Tunisian Kendo League and the TICAD Games initiative.
National training camp led by Grausem sensei, deepening kihon, kata and shiai for Tunisian kendoka of all grades.
The Ambassadors Cup gathered Tunisian kendoka and diplomatic guests for shiai and demonstrations, celebrating friendship between Tunisia and Japan.
Kendo and iaido demonstrations, training camps and gradings featured in the 2023 TICAD Games programme, celebrating Japanese martial arts as part of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development.
Public outreach event opening kendo to curious passers-by — the league’s “Promène ton Shinai” day, designed to lower the threshold to a first kendo experience.
A weekend training camp in Borj Cedria led by Pascal and Mirial Livolsi senseis, bringing together members from across the Tunisian Kendo League for intensive keiko and grading preparation.
The Ronin Cup, hosted in partnership with the Fondation Abdelwaheb Ben Ayed (FABA), gathered kendoka from across the Maghreb for an open shiai at Salle Farhat Hached in Ariana.
The Abe Kendo Cup, named in tribute to former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, brought together Tunisian kendoka for a national shiai in Ariana.
A three-day national training camp in Bousalem led by Grausem sensei, bringing kendoka from across the country for keiko, kata and shiai practice.
Second edition of the Ambassadors Cup, gathering Tunisian kendoka and diplomatic guests for shiai and friendship through Japanese martial arts.
Grading ceremony marking Pascal Livolsi sensei’s promotion — recognising his role as head coach of the Tunisian men’s national kendo team.
Sports-medicine partnership session at the Centre Médico-Sportif featuring Synapse Therapy and Kojou — supporting practitioner health and athletic development.
The Tunisian Kendo League secured first place at the Martial Arts Night 2024 in Tunisia, showcasing kendo alongside other Japanese and international martial arts traditions.
Partnership signing with the Tunis University Club, opening kendo to the student community and broadening the league’s academic footprint.
The 2024 Tunisian National Kendo Championships — the league’s annual benchmark competition, selecting the national team for international engagements.
A weekend training camp gathering Tunisian and visiting kendoka for shared keiko, in the spirit of friendship that defines the discipline.
Meeting with Izuru Tsuchiya, 7th Dan kendo, at the Tunisian Judo Federation — laying the groundwork for the 2024–2026 technical-direction mandate.
Ambassador OSUGA presented the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Award to the Tunisian Kendo League in the presence of H.E. Sadok MOURALI, Minister of Youth and Sports — recognising the League’s contribution to friendship between Tunisia and Japan.
A three-day national training camp led by Mori sensei in Ben Arous, focused on fundamentals, kihon and shiai practice for Tunisian kendoka of all grades.
The 2024 edition of the Ronin Cup, hosted with the Fondation Abdelwaheb Ben Ayed (FABA), bringing together kendoka for an open shiai in Tunis.
The Ambassadors Cup gathered Tunisian kendoka and diplomatic guests at Salle Zitouna in Tunis, celebrating the friendship between Tunisia and Japan through shiai and demonstrations.
Signing of a strategic partnership with the Private Higher School of Engineering and Technology (ESPRIT) — extending the league’s presence in Tunisia’s higher education institutions.
Tunisia competes at the European Kendo Championships in Leiden. Ayoub Khanfir is awarded the Fighting Spirit prize — the first-ever Tunisian medal at the EKC.
The Tunisian Kendo League joined Tunisia’s official kickoff programme for the Osaka Expo 2025, preparing for the country’s cultural presence in Japan.
The Tunisian Kendo League’s participation at Tunisia Day, Osaka Expo 2025 — a kendo demonstration showcasing Tunisian-Japanese cultural ties on the world stage.
The Tunisian Kendo League organises the TICAD Games Competition in Yokohama, alongside the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development.
The Tunisian Kendo League hosts the inaugural Tunis International Kendo Open — Tunisia’s first international kendo competition open to visiting teams. The weekend brings together 13 visiting senseis from 5th to 7th dan for keiko, training, dan exams and competition at the Ezzitouna Sports Hall in Tunis.
Visit and seminar by Masato Matsuura, expert in Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu — extending the Tunisian Kendo League’s reach to neighbouring koryū traditions and deepening members’ understanding of the historical lineage behind modern Japanese martial arts.
Cultural collaboration with Tunisian artist Hosni Hertelli, whose calligraphy depicts the friendship between Tunisia and Japan — a visual companion to the Tunisian Kendo League’s mission of building cultural bridges through Japanese martial arts.
The Tunisian Kendo League at TEDx Sesame — President Ahmed Nouisser presents kendo and Salim M’rabet performs an iaido demonstration, sharing the philosophy of the Japanese way of the sword with a wider audience.
The Tunisian Kendo League at TEDx Sesame — President Ahmed Nouisser presents kendo and Salim M’rabet performs an iaido demonstration, sharing the philosophy of the Japanese way of the sword with a wider audience.
Doors open at 08:00 - Championship starts at 09:00.
- Registration is mandatory and only accepted via this Google Form.
- Registration deadline: Thursday, June 25, 2026.
- No competitors will be accepted after this date.
- Participation fee: 10 TND (payable on-site).
Categories:
- Technique
- Junior
- Senior Women
- Senior Men
- Team
Official announcement of the second edition of the Tunis International Kendo Open, building on the success of the inaugural 2025 edition and confirming the Tunisian Kendo League’s role as a regular host of international kendo competitions.
The Tunisian Kendo League is proud to present the national team selected to represent Tunisia at the 2025 European Kendo Championships, held in Leiden, the Netherlands.
This edition of the EKC marked a historic milestone for Tunisian kendo: the team brought home the country’s first-ever medal at a European Kendo Championship — the Fighting Spirit Award, recognising excellence in kendo etiquette, technique, and combative spirit.
The result reflects years of work by senseis, athletes, and dojos across the country, supported by the League’s training programme, international training camps with visiting senseis, and growing cooperation with European federations.
For the full competition recap, podiums, and gallery, see the 2025 Leiden EKC results page.