[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_heading title=”About Kodokan” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/kodokankendo.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/paulSumi-1.jpg” title_text=”Paul and Sumi” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” border_width_all=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The guiding influences at Kodokan are:Masatake Sumi sensei-Hanshi,Hachidan (8-dan), Emeritus Professor of Physical Education, Fukuoka University of Education, Kyushu, Japan. One of the most widely respected andexperienced Kendo Masters, renowned not only in Japan but worldwide. He annually leads the famous \u201cKodokan Kendo Seminar\u201d (aka SSS \u2013 Sumi Sensei Seminar).<\/p>\n
Highly acclaimed sensei also associated with Kodokan:<\/strong><\/p>\n Isao Uegaki-Hanshi,Hachidan (8-dan).<\/p>\n Junichi Tashiro-Kyoshi,Hachidan (8-dan).<\/p>\n Fumio Mori-Kyoshi,Hachidan (8-dan).<\/p>\n Susumu Nagao-Hanshi,Hachidan (8-dan).<\/p>\n Hiroshi Ozawa-Kyoshi,Hachidan (8-dan).<\/p>\n Yukuo Iwao-Kyoshi,Hachidan (8-dan).<\/p>\n The late Torao Ono-Kyoshi,Nanadan (7-dan).<\/p>\n The late Masayoshi Imasto -Kyoshi,Nanadan (7-dan).<\/p>\n Morio Kumamoto -Kyoshi,Nanadan (7-dan).<\/p>\n Shoji Enomoto -Kyoshi,Nanadan (7-dan).<\/p>\n Setsuko Kobayashi-Kyoshi,Nanadan (7-dan) \u2013 A Pioneer of Ladies Kendo in Japan.<\/p>\n Hiromi Fujita-Kyoshi,Nanadan (7-dan) \u2013 Japanese Ladies Team Coach at the 13WKC in Taipei.<\/p>\n Sotaro Honda-Kyoshi,Nanadan (7-dan) \u2013 Former Chief National Kendo Coach for the British Kendo Association from 2003 to 2007<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”PAUL BUDDEN” position=”CLUB FOUNDER: PAUL BUDDEN SENSEI-KYOSHI, NANADAN (7-DAN)” image_url=”http:\/\/kodokankendo.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/paul-pudden-1.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii_image=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all_image=”4px” border_color_all_image=”#FFFFFF” border_width_bottom_image=”11px” box_shadow_style_image=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal_image=”4px” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Paul is the Kancho of Kodokan and is qualified in Coaching Studies from the University of Gloucester, registered as a BKA National Coach and a Kendo coach to the Army & Combined Services Martial Arts Associations, Former Technical Director of the Maltese Kendo Federation and a highly respected International Kendo teacher & referee. The only original student of the late Terry Holt sensei-Kyoshi, Nanadan (7.dan) Founder of Mumeishi Kendo Club, to achieve 7-dan.<\/p>\n He is also the well renowned author of several publications to date including: Looking at a Far Mountain: A Study of Kendo Kata, Devil\u2019s Gloves and the One Cut \u2013 An introduction to Ono-ha Itto-ryu Kata, Three Ages of British Kendo \u2013 Biographical Portraits Volume IX for the Japan Society,\u00a0 A Truly British Samurai \u2013 the Exceptional Charles Boxer (1904-2000), The Oshu Kendo Renmei: A History of British and European Kendo, A Man of Many Parts. Portrait of an Inimitable Swordsman \u2013 Ronald Alexander Lidstone, The Legacy of the Budokwai – A British Kendo History and Paper Butterflies \u2013 Unravelling the Mystery of Tannaker Buhicrosan. He was a member of the British team that won Bronze in 1987 at the European Kendo Championships in Malmo and has visited\u00a0 Japan on numerous occasions for study, practice & to Referee. Former Championship Co-ordinator (Official Speaker) for the European Kendo Federation he was was Co Organising Director at the \u2018Acclaimed\u2019 12th World Kendo Championships in Glasgow 2003 for the British Kendo Association. Paul has also worked on many PR & media projects including: LEGO\u00ae Star Wars\u2122, Channel 4\u2019s \u2018the Games\u2019 and for Nintendo in their Wii promotions. Most recently, he has worked for the \u2018Disney Channel\u2019 on a Star Wars Rebels Trailer as a Fight Director.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_team_member name=”JUMPEI MATSUMOTO” position=”EMERITUS INSTRUCTOR: SENSEI-KYOSHI, NANADAN (7-DAN)” image_url=”http:\/\/kodokankendo.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Matsumoto.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii_image=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all_image=”4px” border_color_all_image=”#FFFFFF” border_width_bottom_image=”11px” box_shadow_style_image=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal_image=”4px” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Jumpei Matsumo to Chief National Kendo Coach for the British Kendo Association from 2007 to 2009, having first visited the UK in 1986. A most outstanding Kendo teacher with some 50 years of experience \u2013 \u2018The perfect picture, how you wish your own Kendo could be\u2019.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_team_member name=”KAZUYO MATSUDA” position=”SENSEI-KYOSHI, NANADAN (7-DAN)” image_url=”http:\/\/kodokankendo.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kazuyo.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii_image=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all_image=”4px” border_color_all_image=”#FFFFFF” border_width_bottom_image=”11px” box_shadow_style_image=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal_image=”4px” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Kazuyo is a British Kendo Association National Coach and former Great Britain National Ladies Team Coach, she is also an Internationally experienced Referee and former National Team Coach to the Maltese Kendo Federation.<\/p>\n The first 7-dan graded female kendoka in the UK.<\/p>\n The epitome of the Kodokan kamon \u2013 \u2018Float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.’<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_team_member name=”CARL RANGER” position=”INSTRUCTOR,YONDAN (4-DAN)” image_url=”http:\/\/kodokankendo.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carl-Ranger.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii_image=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all_image=”4px” border_color_all_image=”#FFFFFF” border_width_bottom_image=”11px” box_shadow_style_image=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal_image=”4px” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Carl is a British Kendo Association level 1 registered coach.<\/p>\n Carl is also Club Secretary.<\/p>\n \u2018The Lone Ranger\u2019 \u2013 everyone\u2019s senpai so never alone<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_team_member name=”Jason Smith ” position=”Welfare Officer” image_url=”http:\/\/kodokankendo.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Jason-1-e1601288995596-1.png” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii_image=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all_image=”4px” border_color_all_image=”#FFFFFF” border_width_bottom_image=”11px” box_shadow_style_image=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal_image=”4px” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Jason is registered with the British Kendo Association. – \u2018A duty of care for the Kodokan family makes for a caring community.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The guiding influences at Kodokan are:Masatake Sumi sensei-Hanshi,Hachidan (8-dan), Emeritus Professor of Physical Education, Fukuoka University of Education, Kyushu, Japan. 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