7th Philippine National Kendo Tournament

Metroken at the PNKT, Gameville Ball Park, October 25-26, 2025

Metroken at the Philippine National Kendo Tournament

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

We would like to congratulate all members who have valiantly fought and won under the Metroken banner!

 OVERALL RESULTS (All Categories Combined)

 2 Championship titles

 2 Second Places

 2 Third Places

 9 Fighting Spirit Awards

 Total: 15 Awards!

Day 1 – Individuals Category

Elementary Individuals

Fighting Spirit Award: Jozayne Sylyn Candido

Female Junior High School Individuals

Fighting Spirit Award: Dacumos, Karylle

Senior High Men’s Individuals

Fighting Spirit Award: Candido, Jozef

Women’s Individuals

Fighting Spirit Award: Cruz, Samantha Rose

2nd Place: Verastigue-Gonzales-sensei, Denise

Men’s Individuals

Fighting Spirit Award: Villaroya-sensei, Ron

Day 2 – Teams Category

3-Person Men’s Team

Fighting Spirit Award: Ida, Hiroaki

Women’s Team

 Fighting Spirit Award

 • Castillon, Melduen

 • Otsuka-sensei, Maki

 2nd Place – Metro I

 • Itoh, Chihiro

 • Brillantes, Abegail

 • Otsuka-sensei, Maki

 Champion – Metro J

 • Alfonso-Osawa-sensei, Rina

 • Dacumos, Janelle

 • Verastigue-Gonzales-sensei, Denise

 • Castillon, Melduen

5-Person Men’s Team

Fighting Spirit Award: Lee-sensei, Ralph

3rd Place – Metro A

 • Ida, Hiroaki

 • Villarama, Elvin

 • Arce-sensei, Matthew

 • Sychingiok-sensei, Emerson

 • Goda-sensei, Shoei

3rd Place – Metro D

 • Inoue, Yuta

 • Cruz, Stephen

 • Hiromatsu-sensei, Keita

 • Brillantes-sensei, Andre

 • Fukunaga-sensei, Shigeyuki

Champion – Metro C

 • Itoh-sensei, Masamichi

 • Gonzales-sensei, Zach

 • Adachi-sensei, Tsuyoshi

 • Lozano, Miks

 • Wada-sensei, Akinori

Congratulations to all our members who gave their best! From those who took home awards to everyone who trained, supported, volunteered, and represented Metroken with dedication!