New name for IKF

[supernils]

Since IKF (International Kendo Federation) was elected affiliate of the GAISF (General Association of International Sports Federations) and the abbreviation IKF is allready taken by the "INTERNATIONAL KORFBALL FEDERATION" :shocked: they have to change the name.

What I've heard is that they are considering "FIK" wich would probably be pronounciated "Fick". Now correct me if I am wrong. Isn't that quite a rude word in German?

Maybe someone of you reading this have a connection to IKF officials and can pass this thought on if it turns out to be right.

[Galo]

Since IKF (International Kendo Federation) was elected affiliate of the GAISF (General Association of International Sports Federations) and the abbreviation IKF is allready taken by the "INTERNATIONAL KORFBALL FEDERATION" :shocked: they have to change the name.

What I've heard is that they are considering "FIK" wich would probably be pronounciated "Fick". Now correct me if I am wrong. Isn't that quite a rude word in German?

Maybe someone of you reading this have a connection to IKF officials and can pass this thought on if it turns out to be right.

Huh?!?!?!
Is this for real?????
You got any link with info about this affiliation? o.o?

[nebosuke]

In this video about korfball (http://www.korfball.com/video/ikf/) they do say that it is recognized by the olympic comittee. Never heard of it until today, kind of like a basketball for short people who got tired of being dunked on.

[nebosuke]

One more link, the Olympic Recognition page for this korfball.

http://www.olympic.org/uk/organisation/if/fi_uk.asp?id_federation=47

[nebosuke]

Hey, lets not forget netball (http://www.netball.org/)! Also recognized by the Olympic committee, as are some other odd sports.

What are the differences between korfball and netball? The korfbasket (?) looks like it might be a bit higher, and the diagram of the netball court looks closer to a basketball court.

AH, just found this PDF (http://www.ikf.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=389&Itemid=50) that compares korfball, netball, and basketball.

Sorry for the posting flurry, just got curious about this sport I had never heard of, and then the Olympic Recognized International Sports Federations page brought me even more to explore.

[chidokan]

How about the Federated Consolidated Union of Kendo? FCUK....we could get cheap t-shirts and stuff...:grin:

[Marubaii]

and utterly creep out all the weirdos who own the shirts already by telling them what it really stands for XD

[Alison2805]

netball isnt odd... every man and his dog plays it here.

[bullet08]

just name it 国際剣道連盟.. or KKR?

pete

[KenShi_JoB]

just name it 国際剣道連盟.. or KKR?

pete

I like this one, it's like ZNKR vs. AJKF.

[supernils]

This is the link: http://www.agfisonline.com/
Under "members" are all the affiliated organizations and the abbreviation for their names.

[Usagi San]

How about:

World Kendo Association WKA
or
World Kendo Organization WKO
or
World Association of Kendo Organizations WAKO:silly:

[JoonShik]

How about:

World Kendo Association WKA
or
World Kendo Organization WKO
or
World Association of Kendo Organizations WAKO:silly:
I agree wit WAKO.

-I gotta question while I'm on here, what does ZNKR stand for?

[ahmed61086]

Korfball!?!?!?! AHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAAAHAHAHAHHAHAAHHAAHHAHAHA


Basketball played with a soccer ball, with no backboard or boundries. Please....

[Mr. T.]

I agree wit WAKO.

-I gotta question while I'm on here, what does ZNKR stand for?

Shame on you my friend... (google does wonders)

It stands for "Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei" or in english the "All Japan Kendo Federation".

[Galo]

I agree wit WAKO.

-I gotta question while I'm on here, what does ZNKR stand for?

I like WAKO as well :smiley:
Man, this "duplicate abbreviation" stuff sucks.... but let's keep Kendo under the WAKO akronym (sp?)

[jediado]

How about:

World Kendo Association WKA
or
World Kendo Organization WKO
or
World Association of Kendo Organizations WAKO:silly:

There's already a WKA. World Kumdo Association.

[Galo]

Oh, DAMN!
Just realized!! WAKO is also taken!!!!!! >_< (by the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations)

Somebody must be kidding ¬¬

[JoonShik]

lets go wit WKO. I dont see a sport for it on google.

[Obukan_dude]

-I gotta question while I'm on here, what does ZNKR stand for?

Zen nihon kendo renmai-All Japan Kendo federation.

[Obukan_dude]

Is the IKF really changing its name? Or is this just a hypothetical thing?

[Obukan_dude]

Scratch that last post; I forgot to read the first page.

[mingshi]

On the AJKF website, "IKF" is now changed to "FIK".

http://www.kendo.or.jp/english-page/english-page2/IKF-pages.htm

[yohed55]

I like FIK :cool2:

[Klasnikov]

I prevere 国際剣道連盟.

So much more tidy.

Oh yes for those who wanna know it means: International Kendo Union

[Kenshi]

On the AJKF website, "IKF" is now changed to "FIK".

They have obviously never watched an episode of Father Ted...

[ratdeau]

On 1st June 2006, International Kendo Federation (FIK) has submitted the Acceptance of the Anti-Doping Code.
The FIK headquarters is now preparing the Anti-Doping Code of FIK.
After the Code is reviewed by WADA and it will be in force.

[Newbie]

You seriously telling me we're all "fik" now? Great. We sound like we've had our front teeth knocked out. I thought that's what the men was meant to prevent.

[bullet08]

thank god fik is only three letters..

pete