# kodokankendo.uk


## Posts

- [Kendo Session in Memory of Paul Budden Sensei](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/2026/04/20/kendo-session-in-memory-of-paul-budden-sensei/)
- [The Special Relationship of Japanese Martial Arts with the British Armed Forces](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/2026/02/18/the-special-relationship-of-japanese-martial-arts-with-the-british-armed-forces/): On Sunday, 11th March 2018, I attended the British Army’s 8th Invitational Kendo Competition held at FOX Gymnasium in Aldershot as Shinpan cho (Referee Director). The Combined Armed Forces
- [Masatake Sumi Sensei Hanshi, Hachidan (1943 -2026)](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/2026/02/06/masatake-sumi-sensei-hanshi-hachidan-1943-2026/): It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Masatake Sumi Sensei.  A teacher of the highest calibre and without question the finest instructor I have ever met or could ever hope to meet. His technical precision, 
- [A Personal Interpretation of Ki-Ken-Tai-Itchi](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/2026/01/10/a-personal-interpretation-of-ki-ken-tai-itchi/): I’d like to offer a personal interpretation on the concept of Ki-Ken-Tai-Itchi. A principle that will shape every strike you make from now on.  Even as beginners, you can understand this clearly and start applying it right away. 
- [A Personal Reflection on Masatake Sumi Sensei and the Kodokan Seminar](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/2025/12/06/a-personal-reflection-on-masatake-sumi-sensei-and-the-kodokan-seminar/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] By Paul Budden I first met Masatake Sumi Sensei in the spring of 1988 during a visit to France. At the time, I had organised—together with Terry Holt Sensei—for a group of British kendoka from the Thames Valley Kyōkai (a group of six clubs from within the Thames Valley area – Basingstoke Kendo Club, Hakubukai Abingdon, Kodokan Amersham, Mumeishi Cranford, Oxford Kendo Club and Reading Kendo Club), to stay and train with the Maisons-Laffitte Dojo, just outside Paris, over a long weekend. Our […]
- [Namba Aruki](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/2025/11/30/namba-aruki/): Namba Aruki (or Namba Walking) was the running and walking style famously used by the express runners (Hikyaku 飛脚) during Japan’s Edo Period (1603–1868). These runners formed the lifeline of government communications, tasked with carrying messages swiftly between Edo (modern Tokyo) and the provinces. 
- [Should We Cut Shinai to Suit Our Height and Build?](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/2025/11/20/should-we-cut-shinai-to-suit-our-height-and-build/): I’m often asked this question, and while the traditional answer tends to be that a shinai should match your body and ability without being cut down arbitrarily, 
- [A Personal Interpretation on Shu, Ha, Ri](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/2025/11/15/a-personal-interpretation-on-shu-ha-ri/): The idea of Shu–Ha–Ri is often explained in grand, philosophical terms, but for me it has always been a simple, practical way of understanding how we learn. 
- [The Principles of Nature and the Way of Budō](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/2025/11/12/the-principles-of-nature-and-the-way-of-budo/): I’ve always been fascinated by the expression ‘Pen and Sword in Accord’ here some further reference for Budō & shodō. Which is quite fascinating, but I know very little about shodō.
- [A View on the Future of International Kendo](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/2025/11/12/the-future-of-international-kendo/): So what of the future direction of international kendo? John Bowen, former member of the GB Judo team, mentioned to me that there are moves in British judo towards making it even more of a sport than a life-forming discipline.
- [Competition and Enbu: The Two Paths of Kendo Maturity](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/2025/11/12/competition-and-enbu-the-two-paths-of-kendo-maturity/): “Shiai is the forge, and Enbu is the flame that reveals the steel.” Competition has always played an important role in the development of Kendo, particularly for younger practitioners.
- [Nihon Kendo Kata](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/2025/11/12/nihon-kendo-kata/): Sumi-ryu: The essence of Sumi-ryu is Kata-geiko – as a training method is understanding the cause and effect of each movement. Differs from grading Kata.
- [Seme in Kendo Kata](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/2025/11/12/seme-in-kendo-kata/): Even in the formal, pre-arranged movements of Kendo no Kata, seme — the pressure of intent — is ever-present. Unlike in free practice (jigeiko), where seme is expressed dynamically through attack and reaction, in kata it manifests subtly through posture, maai (distance), kiai (spirit), and metsuke (gaze).

## Pages

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- [Kendo - Koryu](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/kendo-koryu/): [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=”Kendo Koryu” _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” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_icon][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-20px|auto||auto||” 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=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-25px|||||” custom_padding=”21px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”] To try to win is emptyTo try to avoid defeat is essential The Philosophy Ittosai Kagehisa [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://kodokankendo.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/koryu-1.png” title_text=”koryu-1″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_all=”1px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” show_bottom_space=”off” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] The ‘One Sword’ One of the most successful styles to have survived to […]
- [Kendo - Equipment](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/kendo-equipment/): [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=”Kendo Equipment” _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 column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://kodokankendo.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Kendo-Equipment-281×420-1.png” title_text=”Kendo-Equipment-281×420″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” show_bottom_space=”off” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Introduction to the Equipment Kendo equipment consists broadly of three parts and is often refered to as Dogu The word “Dogu” means equipment (gu) for use in the way (do). Kendo-gu is also an acceptable term -the clothes, the armour and the weapons. All are traditional in form. Some modern materials are now available, although natural products are generally […]
- [Kendo - History](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/kendo-history-4/): [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=”Kendo History” _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 column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://kodokankendo.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/kendo-history.jpg” title_text=”kendo-history” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” show_bottom_space=”off” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] ‘The Way of The Sword’, embodies the essence of the Japanese fighting arts. Since the earliest samurai government in Japan, during the Kamakura period (1185-1233), sword fencing, together with horse riding and archery, were the main martial pursuits of the military clans. In this period Kendo developed under the strong influence of Zen Buddhism. The samurai could equate the […]
- [Kendo - Terms](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/kendo-terms/): [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=”Kendo Terms” _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” 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” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] The language of Kendo Being of Japanese origin, most if not all the terms used in kendo are Japanese. Here is an introduction to some of these terms and the English meaning Equipment A more detailed description of the equipment is found on the equipment page Bogu :- Kendo armour, consists of men, kote, do and tare Men:- Protective head guard/mask, also the call (kiai) for a strike to the head Kote:- Protective […]
- [Kendo - Dojo](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/kendo-dojo/): [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=”Dojo” _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” 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=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Sensei Sensei means teacher and is used as respectful form of address for instructors and Kendoka of high rank with usually a minimum grade of 6th Dan, although it may also apply to a lesser grade who has founded a Dojo (this is more common outside of Japan). They generally sit on the joseki side. Whatever he/she says overrules any other prescribed regulations. It is for this reason that when visiting another dojo it is […]
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- [Kodokan - Contact](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/115-2/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Contact” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_image=”off” parallax=”on” background_blend=”multiply” custom_margin=”||-46px|||” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Contact Us” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”60px|60px|60px|60px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”|20px||20px|true|true” border_width_top=”2px” border_width_right=”2px” border_width_left=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”|auto|1px|auto||” border_width_right=”2px” border_width_bottom=”2px” border_width_left=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=” Email : info@kodokankendo.uk ” content_phone=” Email : info@kodokankendo.uk ” content_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Email : info.kodokan@yahoo.com [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=” Telephone: (+44) (0)7785 940670. ” content_phone=” Telephone: (+44) (0)7785 940670. ” content_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Telephone: +44 (0)7813 955 […]
- [Kodokan - The Name](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/kodokan-the-name/): [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=”Kodokan – The Name” _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=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” sticky_enabled=”0″][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/kodokan.the_.name_.jpg” title_text=”kodokan.the_.name_” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_all=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}” show_bottom_space=”off” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” max_width=”875px” width=”28%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” width=”69%” module_alignment=”center”] Paul with his eldest son Rene and Imasato Sensei outside the Kyoto Butokuden [/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_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Originally called Atarashi the dojo founded by Paul Budden was changed to Kodokan around 1988. Paul […]
- [Kodokan - Practice](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/kodokan-practice/): [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” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Kodokan Practice Sessions” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Kodokan Kendo Club The Dunstable Centre Court Drive Dunstable LU5 4JD Tuesday 8.00pm to 9.45pm Friday 8.00pm to 9.45pm [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] For further information about Kodokan or to arrange a visit then please email: info.kodokan@yahoo.com Or Telephone: (+44) (0)7813 955 809 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”The Dunstable Centre” image=”http://kodokankendo.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Kendo-Dojo.png” _builder_version=”4.23″ […]
- [Kodokan - Joining](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/joining-kodokan/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Joining Kodokan” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Induction Course The cost is £95 for five introductory sessions (student rate: £85 for the course), including: Tuition BKA membership/insurance cover Shinai (Bamboo Sword) Carrying bag Please make payment by PayPal or Bank Transfer when applying Should you have previous experience or wish to join from another club, then there is an annual registration fee of £10 which applies to all members, juniors & adults alike for renewal. The next […]
- [Kodokan - About](https://kodokankendo.uk/index.php/about-us/): [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=”{}”] 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 “Kodokan Kendo Seminar” (aka SSS – Sumi Sensei Seminar). Highly acclaimed sensei also associated […]
- [Kodokan - Home](https://kodokankendo.uk/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|off|off” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][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_slider show_pagination=”off” use_bg_overlay=”on” use_text_overlay=”on” text_border_radius=”15px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”29px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide heading=”Kodokan Kendo” use_bg_overlay=”off” use_text_overlay=”off” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”61px” header_letter_spacing=”9px” background_image=”http://kodokankendo.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/home-slider-1-958×675-1.jpg” background_enable_image=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”][/et_pb_slide][/et_pb_slider][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-35px||-106px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row disabled_on=”off|on|on” _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_divider _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_divider][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”||27px|||” 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” custom_padding=”2px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Welcome to Kodokan Kendo UK – Established 1980 – [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Kendo at Kodokan With a legacy spanning over 300 years, kendo is not just a […]


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