Sunrise Kendo Club was established in 1981 and our chief instructor is Takuo Uegaki sensei (Renshi 7th dan). We are a small but dedicated club that aspires to a lifelong practice of traditional kendo. We are also committed to observing the values and virtues of kendo as delineated by the All Japan Kendo Federation (1975):

The concept of Kendo is to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the Katana (sword).

The purpose of practicing Kendo is:

To mold the mind and body;
To cultivate a vigorous spirit;
And through correct and rigid training,
To strive for improvement in the art of Kendo;
To hold in esteem human courtesy and honor;
To associate with others with sincerity;
And to forever pursue the cultivation of oneself.

This will enable one to love his/her country and society, contribute to the development of culture and promote peace and prosperity among all peoples.

Kendo is an inclusive martial art and we welcome people from all walks of life, genders and all generations to join us. As a smaller club, we offer interested students the benefit of more individualized instruction as well as practice with a number of higher rank students with more than 20 to 30 years of kendo experience.

In addition, if you are particularly interested in starting a vigorous, full body, exercise regime and/or losing weight, then kendo might be a good match for you. You will likely notice significant benefits after only a few months of practice.

To learn more about how to get started, click here.

To learn more about the history of kendo itself, click here.