UPDATE (August 2021) We are still not operating and waiting for our gym property owners to open the facilities for public use. We anticipate opening again in the fall of 2021. Please check back with us then. Even when reopening, social distancing and PPE policies will still be in place; practices will be limited in […] The post 2021 UPDATE – COVID-19 Closure until further notice. appeared first on Seattle Kendo Kai ..read more

Congratulations to all who put themselves forward in the last promotion examination for PNKF. Thank you to all the volunteers who made it a smooth experience. New Ranks for SKK: 4 Dan Matthew Price 1 Dan Yue Chen Nagato Orita Ffion Mabale 1 Kyu Aneurin Mabale 3 Kyu Drew Migita 5 Kyu Aidan Santon Saiichi […] The post PNKF Shinsa – Feb 2020 appeared first on Seattle Kendo Kai ..read more

Due to concerns for COVID-19 and the health and safety of our community, St. Peter’s gym is closed for use and there will be no kendo or iaido practice until further notice. Thank you for your patience. We encourage you to stay well during this time and hope to see you soon. The post Gym closure. No practice until further notice. appeared first on Seattle Kendo Kai ..read more

Thanks to the PNKF and all volunteers for another great taikai. We are proud of all our Seattle members who fought with courage in some very close and challenging matches. Congratulations to our SKK members: M. Tu – 1st place, 0-4kyu M. Price – 3rd place, 3-dan   See more photos of event here: Kendo Photography […] The post 2019 PNKF Taikai appeared first on Seattle Kendo Kai ..read more

Congratulations to all those who participated in this year’s Tacoma Taikai. Thank you to Tacoma Kendo club and all the volunteers and shinpan for making the taikai happen. Seattle Kendo Kai results: S. Johnson 1st place 9 under S. Kim 3rd place 13 to 15 yrs old A. Fung 2nd place High school Kyu K. […] The post Tacoma Taikai 2019 appeared first on Seattle Kendo Kai ..read more

  Congratulations to Fukumoto sensei for achieving the rank of 5 Dan in Iaido.   The post Congratulations Fukumoto sensei, Iaido 5 Dan appeared first on Seattle Kendo Kai ..read more

Thank you to Alan Berner of the Seattle Times who recently visited our dojo to learn more about kendo and our club. The article is featured in the Sunday edition (July 7, 2019) which includes the Pacific NW Magazine.   The article is also available online. Link: “There is sparring. There are swords. But kendo, at […] The post SKK featured in the Seattle Times: Pacific NW Magazine appeared first on Seattle Kendo Kai ..read more

Big thanks to our hosts Vancouver Kendo Club for a wonderful taikai.   SKK Results Mifune Tanimura, 3rd place, 9yrs & under Ryoma Imanishi, 3rd place, 16-20 yrs Aaron Yen, 3rd place, 31-40 yrs Garrett Suzaka, 2nd place, 31-40 yrs   Photos courtesy of S. Mizuno The post Vancouver Taikai 2019 appeared first on Seattle Kendo Kai ..read more

Thank you to Bellevue Kendo Club for hosting another great taikai.   SKK results: Saichi Johnson, 1st place, 10 & under Eugene Kim, 3rd place, 13-14 yrs Aneurin Mabale, 2nd place, 13-14 yrs Andy Yuen, 3rd place, High School Boys   Seattle Junior Youth Team, 2nd Place Aneurin Mabale, Sean Kim, Aaron Fung, Eugene Kim, […] The post Bellevue Junior Taikai 2019 appeared first on Seattle Kendo Kai ..read more

Congratulations to Tanimura-sensei for achieving shogo title of Renshi.   AUSKF Kodansha Shinsa Seattle, WA April 14, 2019     The post Congratulations Tanimura-sensei, Renshi 6 Dan appeared first on Seattle Kendo Kai ..read more