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

JANUARY BEGINNERS CLASS is now OPEN! We are very happy to announce that we are accepting beginners for June! Reserve your slot by scanning the QR code on the poster or registering at https://www.metrokendoclub.com/beginner-pre-registration For inquiries, drop us a message on Facebook or Email us at connect@metrokendoclub.com You may check our website for more details at https://www.metrokendoclub.com

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

JUNE BEGINNERS CLASS is now OPEN! We are very happy to announce that we are accepting beginners for June! Reserve your slot by scanning the QR code on the poster or registering at https://www.metrokendoclub.com/beginner-pre-registration For inquiries, drop us a message on Facebook or Email us at connect@metrokendoclub.com . You may check our website for more details at https://www.metrokendoclub.com

Metro Kendo Club celebrates our 25th anniversary this year. Read more about how much our club has grown. OUR HISTORY In the 1970s, Japanese expatriates who were staying in the Philippines wanted to continue practicing Kendo. It sparked interest from friends to passers by and grew in numbers. Students who joined came from different interests, from the fascination of swords to their fondness of Japanese culture. Despite the difference in backgrounds, everyone enjoyed learning a

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

Philip Payuyo began his Kendo journey in Metro Kendo Club in August 2015. He trains and participates regularly in Metroken events and activities. Read more about his Kendo journey. Philip during Kata seminar in 2016 I've started training in August of 2015. Fairly a beginner with Kendo and taking these small steps has encouraged me to go further; in learning both the science and the art. From prepping the training gear to the dojo etiquette, everything has a certain way that t

Robbi Sanchez joined Metro Kendo Club in January 2012 and has been an avid supporter of the club over the years. Read more of what he loves about Kendo. Robbi assisting during Yamanishi 2016' s match. Why kendo? I remember Osuga sensei asking us this on our very first day of training. My answer was: Bushido. Maybe it was all that exposure of knights and samurais from when I was a kid that inspired this and from what little I read and understood of Bushido, It was always almos

Wally Chamsay joined Metro Kendo Club in 2001 and practices regularly in both our locations. He teaches the Beginners and Intermediate class from time to time, in rotation with the other seniors and participates in various activities our club is involved in. Read more. Wally during Yamanishi Cup 2016. Those of you who grew up with me know that I've always done martial arts. I started Kendo in my mid 40's when my old Aikido dojo was getting torn down to make way for a new con

In 2016, we started the campaign #whywekendo (why we practice Kendo) to get our members to share their beginnings, their love and their growth in Kendo during the recruitment of our beginners in the same year. With the pandemic still ongoing and most of us cannot practice like how we used to, let's spark back the flame by recalling why we started and how we kept going to keep us excited for when the dojo doors finally open. In the following months, let's look back at some of

With the request of our members, we're bringing back E-SUBURI and HIIT this year! COME JOIN us every Wednesday and Saturdays 7pm, Manila time. #EsuburiHIIT #whywekendo Message us for more info!