The spirit of the samurai has been refined over centuries. Experience their values and traditions, and see the world through the eyes of the samurai.
At Kendo Spirit, our three experiences invite you to engage with Japanese tradition and reflect on what it means for your own life today.
Three Experiences
Choose from three unique experiences, each designed to match your interests and goals.
Kendo Experience
¥20,000 / person
2 hours / For beginners to experienced practitioners
Our signature Kendo Spirit experience, where you will discover both the techniques and the spirit of kendo.
From learning proper etiquette and fundamental techniques to putting your skills into practice, you’ll experience not only the art of kendo but also the philosophy that lies at its core.
Bushido Experience
¥10,000 / person
1 hour / Discover Bushido through the Japanese Kendo Kata
A thoughtfully designed experience focused on the values and philosophy of Bushido.
Through the Japanese Kendo Kata, you’ll explore the meaning behind every movement and gain insight into the principles that have shaped Japanese culture for centuries.
The Kendo Spirit
From ¥60,000
3 hours / A personalized journey through Kendo and Bushido
Our most exclusive private experience, individually designed around your goals, interests, and perspective to offer the deepest immersion into the world of Kendo Spirit.
Through a dialogue with the traditions of kendo and Bushido, you’ll reflect on your own values, deepen your understanding of yourself, and discover what these timeless traditions can mean in your life today.
What Does “Be Samurai” Mean?
“Be Samurai” is not about looking like a samurai. It is about embracing the values and way of life that the samurai cherished, and allowing their spirit to become a part of your own.
Kendo and Bushido are Japanese traditions through which the spirit of the samurai has been passed down to the present day. It is only by living these traditions that you begin to discover what they truly have to teach, and then bring those lessons into your own life today.
There is no single right answer. Through your own values, you engage with tradition and discover what you feel and what you learn. The answer will be different for everyone.
That is what “Be Samurai” means to us.
Which Experience Is Right for You?
Kendo Experience
Recommended for those experiencing Kendo Spirit for the first time.
If you want to wear authentic kendo armor, practice with a bamboo sword, and experience both the techniques and spirit of kendo, this is the perfect place to start.
Even if you’ve never held a shinai before, you’ll progress from the fundamentals to a match-style practice and experience kendo with your whole body.
Bushido Experience
Recommended for those who want to explore the philosophy of the samurai.
If you’re more interested in the values and mindset of the samurai than physical training, this experience is for you.
Through the Japanese Kendo Kata, you’ll discover the meaning behind every movement and explore the etiquette, discipline, and spirit at the heart of Japanese culture.
The Kendo Spirit
Recommended for those who want to experience Kendo and Bushido at the deepest level and reflect on themselves.
Designed around your own goals and perspective, this private experience combines both Kendo and Bushido, connecting what you learn through tradition to your own life.
Through practice and dialogue, you’ll do more than learn about Japanese tradition. You’ll discover your own answer.
