NW Kendo Club
Japanese swordsmanship and fencing
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The Northwest Kendo Club practices every Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
 
Class is managed by Shinichi Koike, a 7th-dan kendo instructor from Japan who has been teaching kendo for over 35 years.
 
In addition to managing his own business, Koike Sensei was a coach for the US Kendo team in 2000 and in 2003, taking the team to the World Kendo Championships at Glasgow, Scotland.
He is currently on the board of the US Kendo Federation.
 
 
Practice is held at the Magnolia Community Center close to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic church. The address is:
 
Magnolia Community Center
2550 - 34th Ave W
Seattle WA 98199


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Need kendo equipment? Consider e-Bogu.com or Aoi Budogu. You can also just search online with the phrase "kendo equipment."

 

 

Why should you practice kendo?
 
1. Kendo is an exciting sport where size, gender, or age, do not make a difference in your success. The only requirement is a commitment to practice and enjoy yourself.
 
2. Cardio-vascular exercise has been shown to not only promote health, but longevity and mental acuity as well. Kendo improves overall health in a challenging way that ensures one never loses interest. Every class is a different experience!
 
3. Kendo is special. It is a martial art that promotes respect and friendship while still holding to its roots in Japan's tradition of swordsmanship.