Kodokan 2012 - Kodokan Kendo

Click here for an audio Introduction to Kodokan Kendo club from Paul Budden

odokan Kendo UK is located in Watford Hertfordshire at Rembrandt House, our 'Custom Built 24/7 Dojo'. It was founded in 1980 by Paul Budden, Kyoshi Nanadan (7th Dan), a highly respected International Coach, Technical Director of the Maltese Kendo Federation and a registered NAKMAS Senior Instructor.

Kodokan are also the organisers of many prestigious events, including 'The Kodokan International Kendo Seminar' led by Masatake Sumi sensei - Hanshi Hachidan (8th Dan), the 'First and Foremost' teacher in the Kendo world today. This is held at Kodokan's seminar venue the Princess Marina Sports Complex in Rickmansworth Hertfordshire and every other year at Koseibukan in Malta .

Kodokan is (when in the UK) the resident dojo of Jumpei Matsumoto, Kyoshi Nanadan (7th Dan) Former Chief National Coach for the British Kendo Association.

Club Leader is Kazuyo Matsuda Renshi Rokkudan (6th Dan) Former Great Britain National Ladies Team Coach.

Kodokan has both a very strong ladies section and junior group.

Details on Kodokan Juniors, age group 7 - 17 years can be found here.

Kendo can be practiced safely by all and provides many benefits for those who train in this unique activity.

If you require any additional information please contact us or come along to the dojo for 'a look and a chat' and we'll endeavour to answer any questions you may have. Visitors are always welcome.

'It's never too late to begin Kendo'.

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