The Philippine Kendo Sensei Team, consisting of Metro Kendo Club sensei: Yasuhiro Hamamura-sensei, Daisuke Kobayashi-sensei, Yutaro Matsumoto-sensei, Masamichi Itoh-sensei, and Akinori Wada-sensei, wins 3rd place in the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Open Kendo Championships! This event took place on March 29, 2026, at the To Kwa Wan Sports Centre. Additionally, Wada-sensei received the Kantō-shō 敢闘賞 / Fighting Spirit Award . Thank you for leading by example and bringing this honor ho

Metro Kendo Club is honored to be part of BPI’s Physical Wellness Week, which kicked off on March 23, 2026, in support of promoting strength, energy, and overall well‑being.

Metroken ladies Elvi Inoue and Janelle Dacumos, along with our friends from IGA Kendo Club Philippines and Davao Kendo Club, are in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this weekend for the 1st ASEAN Ladies Renseikai 2026!

Metro Kendo Club wrapped up an outstanding performance at the 7th Philippine National Kendo Tournament, held this weekend, October 25–26, 2025.

A huge congratulations to the members of Metro Kendo Club who successfully passed their grading (shinsa) last October 25, 2025, at the Gameville Ball Park in Mandaluyong City!

Two days of keiko (practice) that were special for Metro Kendo Club, as we have our beloved Naoko Morishima-sensei and her son, Kosuke Morishima for keiko!

Metro Kendo Club proudly celebrates the achievements of two of our esteemed sensei: our Head sensei, Tomoyuki Akita-sensei (7 Dan), and Akinori Wada-sensei (7 Dan), for earning their shōgō titles!

The 6th Philippine National Kendo Tournament has ended and we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to the the United Kendo Federation of the Philippines and Davao Kenyukai for successfully organizing this incredible event. We are grateful for the opportunity to participate.

Kendoka from all over the Philippines posing for a group photo United Kendo Federation of the Philippines (UKFP) recently held the 5th Philippine National Kendo Tournament at Marikina Sports Center on October 28 and 29. Metro Kendo Club, along with other UKFP-affiliated club members, participated in the two-day event, which included grading exams (shinsa) and tournament individual and team category events. Metroken members group photo before awarding ceremony (L to R) Akita s

On February 11 & 12, Singapore Kendo Club hosted Toyomura Azumori sensei's seminar at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). Mother- son Metro Kendo Club representatives Elvira Inoue and Yuta Inoue attended the seminar with Verns Buckley Chongbian (Iga Kendo Club), Gek Cagatan (Iga Kendo Club) and Mike Logarta (Cebu Kendo Club). Read more about it! (left to right) Yuta Inoue, Elvira Inoue, Toyomura Azumori sensei, Verns Buckley Chongbian, Gek Cagatan and Mike

Metro Kendo Club in partnership with United Kendo Federation of the Philippines (UKFP) and Baguio Kendo club (BKC) have organized an event to introduce Kendo and its practice. Read more about our trip to Baguio. Back in October 30, 2021, Metro Kendo Club sent a delegation to Baguio to introduce and demonstrate Kendo. The purpose of the trip was to help build new kendo clubs and provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which the club can be fully org

WE'RE BACK! After a long hiatus, we've finally held our annual Yamanishi Cup & Christmas Party this year in conjunction of celebrating our 25th Anniversary which we missed last year! This year, we've opened the event to our fellow UKFP members. Here's the results and highlights of our party: The awardees with Yamanishi sensei CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners! Watch the whole event here ! FIGHTING SPIRIT AWARDS : Kid's Catergory: Iwamoto Eisuke Mudansha: Jeff Famatiga (IGA

Aran joined Metroken in 2019 during our beginners recruitment and has moved to our intermediate class in 2020. He continues to practice his Kendo at the comforts of his home. Read more about Aran's Kendo journey. Aran during the Yamanishi Cup in 2019 I first started Kendo back in June 2019. I initially started because I was trying to explore ways to stay fit and active that was more engaging than just running or lifting weights. My experience with Metroken has evolved more th

Yumi Sasaki was part of our January batch in 2018. A young and talented kendoka who is consistent with practicing in our club's classes. Yumi attended our kids class and is now moving forward with her intermediate classes. Read more about Yumi below. Yumi during a Saturday kids class at Gatorade Hoops Center in 2018 I was invited by my uncle to attend the trial training to see if it is something that I'm interested in. At first I thought it wouldn't last but I ended up conti

Lambert Antonio joined Metroken in 2010 and an active supporter and participant in our activities. As our club's artist and head 'craftsman', Lambert contributed to many events and promotions of our club. Read more about him, his Kendo and his crafts. Lambert during our regular practice in Gatorade in 2014 Honestly, my reason for taking Kendo was a bit childish. I saw it on television and I thought that it would be cool to wear one of those, armor (bogu). I had no idea what

Chichay Sison is part of our 2020 beginner's batch. She continues to attend our E-suburi + HIIT program as often as she can as she juggles it with her work. Read more about her journey with us so far! Chichay participating in our E-suburi + Hiit in 2020 during the height of the pandemic. My journey with Kendo is quite a roller coaster so far. Aside from juggling it with work, personal life and the pandemic, I also have to prove to everyone that I belong here and that it is wo

Tet Grajo joined Metro Kendo Club in 2013 and have been actively participating and helping the club ever since. She now resides in Singapore but continuously provides support to her fellow Metroken members from afar. Read her journey so far! Tet is practicing Kata during Aoki sensei and Aritoshi sensei's visit in Metro Kendo Club. I started playing #kendo in 2013, and at that time, I honestly had no idea what I was getting myself into. Looking back, I'm glad I did it just t

Elvira Inoue "Tita Elvie" joined Metroken in 2009 and participates in all Metro Kendo Club activities. She is an avid supporter in events including our online activities. She is definitely one of our members that portrays that age and height does not matter. Read more about her below. Elvie during her match in the 2nd Philippine National Kendo Tournament in 2017 I was in my mid 40's when I started Kendo in 2009. At first it was just for physical activity, but realized it was

Kathleen Tan Jadie is a mother of three kendokas practicing in Metroken with her husband. She practices together with the family in and out of the dojo and they are a regular in our E-suburi + HIIT program. Read how she started and her journey with us! (Kathleen (Left) during her Kyu evaluation) It started when our son Yuri introduced and convinced us to Metro Kendo Club, which is based at the Gatorade Hoops Center, last January 2019. Then the senpais and senseis, asked for

Emerson Ingco joined Metro Kendo Club in 2008 and was a passionate supporter of Metroken's activities and ensured to catch up with the members despite his hectic work. Read more about his Kendo journey with us. Emerson Ingco during Metroken's visit in UST in 2016. A kendoka is often portrayed as someone who vigorously participates in physically demanding competitions, examinations and fellowships, but Emerson, whom we dearly refer to as "Ingco" in the club, is a proof that yo