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The Path of Kendo

My Journey in Kendo

I began practicing Kendo at the age of five, and it quickly became more than just a martial art for me. Through years of daily training, I learned that Kendo is a path, a way to train the body, discipline the mind, and grow as a person.

During my school years, I practiced intensely and eventually became runner-up in the Osaka Prefectural Tournament. But more important than any result was what Kendo taught me: focus, humility, and inner strength.

Even today, Kendo is not something I simply do. It is something I continue to live and learn from every day.

Lessons from the World

In 2022, I had the opportunity to work on a luxury cruise ship, traveling across Europe and the Middle East. During that time, I met people from many different countries who were deeply curious about Japan and the samurai.

But I noticed something important. Very few had ever experienced real Kendo. Not a show. Not a performance. Real Kendo.

That realization stayed with me.

Meeting Makoto

I met Makoto through work, and we quickly became close through our shared connection to Kendo. Whenever we talked about Kendo, I found myself getting more and more passionate. It was something I truly loved, and something I felt grateful to have in my life.

I kept asking myself one question: how could we share the value of Kendo and the spirit of Japan with people from around the world?

The answer we arrived at was simple. Instead of asking people to take the high step of formal training, we created a two-hour experience, a way for anyone to feel Kendo and the spirit behind it without hesitation.

Once that idea came to life, it did not take long for Kendo Spirit to begin.

We created Kendo Spirit so people from around the world could experience real Kendo.

Training Together

I always aim to create a welcoming space where anyone can train, whether you are completely new to martial arts or already experienced.

At Kendo Spirit, training is not about being perfect. It is about learning, challenging yourself, and discovering something deeper through each step.

My hope is that your time here becomes something meaningful, something you carry with you long after the training ends.

Let’s train together, not just to learn Kendo, but to discover something new within ourselves.

For me, Kendo is not just something to teach. It is something to pass on.

“Kendo is not just about hitting. It’s about how you live, how you think, and how you face yourself.”