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Kendo Classes in Brighton Area

Beginners welcome for traditional kendo in Brighton and Lewes. Trial lessons – no obligation. Click here for details.

Butokukan welcomes new members

For more information contact Butokukan Dojo.

Kendo Training

kendō goes back to the Samurai or warrior class of Old Japan. We use bamboo shinai or practice swords, wearing protective armour. Training is under the watchful eyes of the Sensei, as discipline is necessary to master the sword techniques and ultimately oneself.

Shōdan Shinsa – Spring 2018

The following advancement into the dan degrees was made at the shōdan shinsa, held under the Rules of the British Kendō Renmei, at Tunbridge Wells on Sunday 15th July 2018.

To Shodan:

Ben Ashley (Butokukan)

Kendo Advancements – Autumn 2017

The Renmei practice at Tunbridge Wells, on Sunday 22nd October, saw the formal announcement of the following advancements within the dan degrees:

To Yondan:	George Dillon	Butokukan Dojo
To Godan:	Ian Pattenden	Tonbridge Dojo
	Stuart Dickinson	Vauxhall Dojo
	Ric Bithell	Butokukan Dojo
To Rokudan:	Lucy Pratt	Butokukan Dojo

All advancements are made under the Examination Rules and authority of the British Kendo Renmei .