Kodokan 2012 - Kodokan Kendo

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

odokan Kendo UK is located in Rickmansworth Herts. and was founded in 1980 by Paul Budden, Kyoshi Nanadan (7th Dan), a registered NAKMAS Senior Instructor, Technical Director of the Maltese Kendo Federation and a highly respected International Coach.

The main dojo is situated at the Princess Marina Sports Complex and is home to the Kodokan International Kendo Seminar led annually by Masatake Sumi sensei - Hanshi Hachidan (8th Dan), the 'First and Foremost' teacher in the Kendo world today.

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

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

Infomation regarding junior members from the age of 8 - 17 years can be found here.

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.

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