GREAT NEWS! United Kendo Federation of the Philippines' (UKFP) application to be recognized by the International Kendo Federation is now APPROVED! With the Metro Kendo Club under the UKFP umbrella, we are NOW able to participate and benefit on multiple programs hosted by FIK (formerly known as IKF). A few of the benefits include: - Recognized as the SOLE governing body for Kendo in the Philippines. - Greater access to FIK resources which includes possible visitation of high l

With the unprecedented pandemic, Metro Kendo Club is trying their best to connect their members through our E-suburi + HIIT program to at least shorten the distance from each other. We are so happy to have everyone joining our sessions. Even our members from abroad tuned in with us as well! Check out some of our session's photos so far!

With the country currently on lockdown, Ronald senpai opened an online contest for our members by answering, "Why you Kendo" (Why do you practice Kendo?). The contest ran for a week and the winner was based on the decision with the most "hearts" in their entry from our fellow members. The post from Ron senpai: "Palong palo ka na ba ngayong Lockdown? Eto may papremyo kami na palong palo din at siguradong gaganda din ang palo nyo! Meet the kotagata shinai 2020! How to get the s

It was a fruitful weekend for the Luzon based kendokas as United Kendo Federation of the Philippines staged their first official event of 2020, a Kata/Shinsa Seminar to prepare participating kendoka for the various shinsa (dan ranking exam) that will be held later this year. This is the first of three such seminars, with the Mindanao and Visayas legs to be held in February. The event was held on Jan 26 from 8am to 12nn at the 2nd Floor Basketbal Court of Treston International

The Osawas come by to practice with Metro Kendo Club (joined with IGA Kendo Club) before the year ends. Rina Osawa practiced Metro Kendo Club years ago and has returned to practice with us this year with her husband, Osamu Osawa -san. Last weekend we also held an exclusive 2 day women's practice with her to gain more knowledge in bridging the gap between women practicing kendo in the kendo community.

It's another time for our Annual Yamanishi Cup and Christmas party! This year, it was held at the usual venue, Treston College on Dec 7,2019. Congratulations to all the winners! Watch the whole event here ! FIGHTING SPIRIT AWARDS : Mudansha: Kung Yudansha: Melduen Castillon KIDS CATEGORY: 3rd Place: Jaustin Tan Jadie 2nd Place: Khayree Tan Jadie Champion: Yumi Sasaki MUDANSHA : 3rd Place: Patricia Talavera 2nd Place: Aran Samson Champion: Claudine Umali YUDANSHA : 3rd Place

It's a busy year for Metro Kendo Club as we also hosted the annual Philippine National Kendo Tournament this year together with United Kendo Federation of the Philippines! With the help of our senseis, senpais, members, volunteers and sponsors, we held the event in Celebrity Sports Plaza, Quezon City from October 26-27. Kendokas from Cebu Kendo Club, Davao Kendo Club, Dumaguete Kendo Club, Iloilo Kendo Club, OISCA Negros Kendo Club, IGA Kendo Club came to participate in the e

Its amazing how Kendo is made for all ages and this family is definitely a definition of that! Meet the Takemura Family where all of them (6 members) are actively playing kendo! They came to visit Metro Kendo Club to practice during their visit in Manila, Philippines! Photos credit to Ryoko Takemura sensei's facebook page

It's been three years and ASEAN KENDO TOURNAMENT (AKT) is finally here! In the recently concluded event, we are more than happy to announce that, Philippine Kendo has added one more in its history book! With everyone's dedication, hard work, senseis commitment in teaching the team as well as our never-ending volunteers and fund raising supporters, we brought home our first medals! This year, it was held in Jakarta, Indonesia. With the teams consisting of members from Cebu K

We have invited Rika Mitsuhashi Senpai (4th from the left) for a 2 day Gasshuku for Metroken girls when she came to visit Philippines. She trained with us for a few years and with her short trip we prepared a Gasshuku where she can share and demonstrate her knowledge in Kendo. Last Sunday, we began early in the morning with a warm up and kihon. She broke down some of the movements to help us understand what we need to improve on. Nearing the end of the session, Akita sensei p

Congratulations to everyone! Last week was a fruitful event for Philippine Kendo! The annual Hong Kong Asian Open Kendo Championships and Examination were held in Tin Shui Wai, HK. This year there are a lot of participants and examinees from Philippine Kendo including Metro Kendo Club. We are glad and proud to announce that we have, once again, 100% passing rate! EXAMINEES: Shodan Examinees: Victoria Liao Philip Payuyo 2nd Dan Examinees: Melduen Castillon Miks Lozano Russell

2018 is definitely a year for the books. There were many medals won, dear friends moving away, new friends made and many Metro Kendo Club members stepping up! Metro Kendo Club representatives in Hong Kong The 18th Hong Kong Asian Open Kendo Championships on March kicked off the momentum for the club with all members passing their Shodan and Sandan exams. It was also the first time in a long time that an all-Filipino team was able to reach the quarterfinals in the 3-member Men

Another year, another Yamanishi Cup and year end party! This year, it was held at the usual venue, Treston College on Dec 8,2018. Congratulations to all the winners! Watch the whole event here ! FIGHTING SPIRIT AWARDS : Mudansha: Victoria Liao Yudansha: Ralph Lee MUDANSHA : 3rd Place: Patricia Talavera 2nd Place: Vince Esguerra Champion: Hashimoto YUDANSHA : 3rd Place: Trey Dela Cruz 2nd Place: Matthew Arce Champion: Ronald Villaroya Yudansha Winners: (L to R; Ralph Lee, Tr

Now in its 3rd Year, the Philippine National Kendo Tournament, aims once again to bring the Cebu , Davao , IGA , Iloilo , Dumaguete , UISCA , Tanglin and Manila Kendo clubs together for a weekend of learning, camaraderie, fun, and friendly competition. Held at Racquet Zone, Cebu City, October 27-28, 2018. This event was hosted by the Cebu Kendo Club and the United Kendo Federation of the Philippines , and sponsored by the Cebu City Government. Participants from all clubs in

United Kendo Federation of the Philippines organized an event open to all kendoka in Metro Manila for another round of Kachinuki shiai. Separated in Women's and Men's division, everyone battled it out for the winning team this year! Congratulations to all the winners! Watch the whole event here ! Men's Division winners Women's Division winners

Metro Kendo Club invites you to the 2018 Kendo Summer Program starting April 3 at the Ateneo de Manila University! This summer, learn this traditional Japanese martial art which originated from samurai swordsmanship during Japan’s feudal warring era. Today, it is a sport with numerous tournaments held around the world! Popularized by anime and samurai movies, kendo, literally translated as “the way of the sword”, puts emphasis in training both the body and the mind. Deeply ro

The Parent Community Association (PCA) hosted International Night last Saturday, March 17th at the International School Manila (ICM), Philippines, which showcased the different cultures of countries around the world. The Japanese Association at ISM invited the Metro Kendo Club to demonstrate kendo as one of the Japanese traditional arts, along with Karate and Nichibu dance. Ralph Lee and Elvin Villarama, with the support of Tomo Akita sensei, represented the Metro Kendo Club

What a weekend that was! Last March 2-4, 2018, the Hong Kong Kendo Association (HKKA) held the 18th Hong Kong Asian Open Kendo Championships in Tin Shui Wai, HK. The Metro Kendo Club sent its members for the 1-Dan and 3-Dan examinations, as well as the men’s 3-members and 5-members team event and boy, did they make history for the Philippines! For months, the Metro Kendo Club had practiced for the Hong Kong Asian Open Kendo Championships . Sunday practices had been reserved e

Metroken representatives Morishima Sensei, Ralph Lee, Shu Inoue and Elvie Inoue visits Iloilo Kendo Club.

Our year end tournament and Christmas Party was held on December 2, 2017. Congratulations to the winners! FIGHTING SPIRIT AWARDS: Mudansha: Melduen Castillon Yudansha: Shu Inoue YUDANSHA: 3rd Place: Emerson Sy & Valens Dalupang 2nd Place: Ralph Lee Champion: Ronald Villaroya MUDANSHA: 3rd Place: Andre Puertollano 2nd Place: Melduen Castillon Champion: Hashimoto