Santa Barbara Kendo Dojo
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The Santa Barbara Kendo Dojo is the only place in the Santa Barbara area where kendo is practiced. We are open to all ages and skill levels.
If you are interested in joining or to observe practice, contact us via Facebook or through our web site. The Meaning of Kendo
Kendo literally means the way of the sword in Japanese. It refers to the art of traditional Japanese fencing that was originally developed and practiced by Bushi or Samurai. Kendo originated from the various sword fighting techniques of hundreds of years of combat and stu
We sadly announce that Santa Barbara Kendo Dojo will not be reopening. The almost 3 year hiatus from practice caused by COVID adversely impacted our membership.
Thank you for all your interest and support!
07/01/2021
Miyamoto Musashi: Sword Mastery in the Ancient Capital - Core Kyoto | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand Through novels and movies, the name Miyamoto Musashi has become synonymous with the word "samurai." The undefeated, 17th-century swordsman was also a master of calligraphy, the way of tea, and other arts. In his later years, he wrote "The Book of Five Rings" to relate the wisdom he gained through hi...
08/30/2019
What a significant and wonderful weekend! We are so grateful to Ota Sensei for his instruction and guidance, Mushinkan Kendo for arranging the seminar and all the guests who traveled from all over the country to attend. Thank you everyone!
08/02/2019
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/5001232/
- The Spirit of Kendo: The Path of No Regret | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand Hidehisa Nishimura is a national champion of kendo - one of Japan's traditional martial arts. His signature move is the so-called "Lightning Kote." He flings into the opponent's arms at the perfect timing and gains a point. It is the skill Nishimura, who is rather short as a kendo competitor, polish...
05/02/2019
Bottom from the left
Norizuki 7 dan , Sato 7 th dan , Fukushima 8th dan , Ishikawa 8th dan , me, Aoshima 7th dan
Takamiya 7th dan , 3 kids and dad
2nd row from left
Suzuki 7th dan, Hasegawa 5th dan, Oscar , Eugene , Sato 7th dan , Konno (Ms) 7th dan , you , Unno 6th dan , Rodrigo,Pawel, Lincoln , Horihata 7th dan, Nishimura 7th dan, Onno ‘th dan
08/02/2017
Mariko Yamamoto Documentary (Japanese Language)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruSlV5bG2RI
Mariko Yamamoto Documentary (Japanese Language) Mariko Yamamoto Documentary (Japanese Language)
07/30/2017
Nihon Kendo Kata Demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-75N3w9hyjM&feature=share
Nihon Kendo Kata Filmed at the Kendo World Keiko-kai in Tokyo, 2012
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1015 E Montecito Street
Santa Barbara, CA
CA93103
Opening Hours
| 7:30pm - 10pm |