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Overcoming one's self: Aran Samson
Aran joined MKC in 2019 during our beginners recruitment and has moved to our intermediate class in 2020. He continues to practice his...
Manila Kendo
Nov 15, 20212 min read


Starting young: Yumi Sasaki
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....
Manila Kendo
Sep 28, 20212 min read


Crafting one's development: Lambert Antonio
Lambert Antonio joined MKC in 2010 and an active supporter and participant in our activities. As our club's artist and head 'craftsman',...
Manila Kendo
Sep 21, 20212 min read


Kendo is for Everyone: Chichay Sison
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...
Manila Kendo
Sep 6, 20212 min read


Discovering Kendo: Tet Grajo
Tet Grajo joined Manila Kendo Club in 2013 and have been actively participating and helping the club ever since. She now resides in...
Manila Kendo
Aug 30, 20212 min read


Limitless: Elvira Inoue
Elvira Inoue "Tita Elvie" joined MKC in 2009 and participates in all Manila Kendo Club activities. She is an avid supporter in events...
Manila Kendo
Aug 23, 20211 min read


A Family in a Family; Kathleen Tan Jadie
Kathleen Tan Jadie is a mother of three kendokas practicing in MKC with her husband. She practices together with the family in and out of...
Manila Kendo
Aug 16, 20213 min read


A Warrior at heart; Emerson Ingco
Emerson Ingco joined Manila Kendo Club in 2008 and was a passionate supporter of MKC's activities and ensured to catch up with the...
Manila Kendo
Jul 27, 20212 min read


Finding My Voice in Kendo: Philip Payuyo
Philip Payuyo began his Kendo journey in Manila Kendo Club in August 2015. He trains and participates regularly in MKC events and...
Manila Kendo
Jul 19, 20211 min read


Exposures and Mindsets: Robbi Sanchez
Robbi Sanchez joined Manila Kendo Club in January 2012 and has been an avid supporter of the club over the years. Read more of what he...
Manila Kendo
Jul 5, 20211 min read


Understanding Kendo: Wally Chamsay
Wally Chamsay joined Manila Kendo Club in 2001 and practices regularly in both our locations. He teaches the Beginners and Intermediate...
Manila Kendo
Jun 21, 20212 min read


Started with a Single Stitch: Darrelle Matienzo
Darrelle Matienzo joined MKC in 2019. He actively participates and supports our events. He is also dedicated kendoka despite the sudden...
Darrelle Matienzo
May 9, 20212 min read


Passion and Collections: Mark San felipe
Mark San Felipe is part of our 2020 January beginner's batch. He is a dedicated kendoka despite the sudden hit of the pandemic. He...
Mark San Felipe
Apr 4, 20211 min read


A Work in Progress and a Journey of Self-Discovery: Claren Alquitran
Claren Alquitran is part of our 2020 January beginner's batch. She is a dedicated kendoka despite the sudden hit of the pandemic. She...
Ren Alquitran
Mar 6, 20212 min read


A Never Forgotten Promise: Kyrios Renn Zipagan
Kyrios Renn Zipagan is part of our 2020 January beginner's batch. He is a dedicated kendoka despite the sudden hit of the pandemic. He...
Kyrios Renn Zipagan
Feb 7, 20212 min read


Kendo is Love: Satoshi Fuji
Satoshi Fuji sensei joined MKC in 2018 and have been practicing with us regularly. He provides meticulous feedbacks that helps our...
Satoshi Fuji
Jan 24, 20212 min read


My Four Quadrants of Full Devotion: Hans Quiazon
I know that there are a good amount of people who find devoting themselves to Kendo challenging. Even I experience that difficulty once...
Hans Quiazon
Mar 15, 20194 min read


A Frail Girl’s Journey Into Learning Kendo: Sam Cruz
In the Philippines, there’s this “inside joke” about how Pinoy moms would blame everything on using a computer: “kaka-kompyuter mo...
Sam Cruz
Feb 6, 20195 min read


The Kendo in Me: Patricia Talavera
“Bakit ka nagkendo? Sa dinamidami ng martial arts, bakit yan pa?” (“Why kendo? Of all the martial arts, why that one?”) I’d say instinct...
Patricia Talavera
Nov 9, 20183 min read


Life in Kendogi and Hakama: Pierce Sotelo
Pierce Sotelo started in Manila Kendo Club in mid 2018. Read about his journey here. Pierce Sotelo (3rd from the right) in the Manila...
Pierce Sotelo
Sep 6, 20182 min read
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