Kendo, or Japanese fencing, is rooted in the sword-fighting techniques of ancient samurai. This martial art conditions the body and spirit through exhilarating and demanding exercises. |
We consistently place individuals to Team NCKF for All US Kendo Championship Tournament which is held every three years. As a member school of NCKF, our dojo members can attend various activities which are organized by NCKF or it's member schools including tournaments such as NCKF Championships, monthly NCKF mass practices (Godo Keiko), two annual NCKF rank testings, an annual NCKF summer camp, and special NCKF seminars. Before starting kendo, we strongly advice to observe our practice and tryout the one for beginners. Please check the brochure/fee schedule and feel free to drop in to observe it. No prior registration required and free of charge for the tryout. Our instructors have a time before and after the practice to answer your questions and accept the applications. All you need to try is gym clothes. You can borrow a shinai (bamboo sword) until you get your own. New students and instructors are always welcome. |
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| Konopka sensei was promoted to San Mateo kendo dojo shihan |
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San Mateo Kendo Dojo announced in June 1, 2024 that Konopka sensei was promoted to its chief instructor (shihan). Ogihara sensei has retired from Shihan and he was titled to Dai-shihan (retired chief instructor) accordingly. He continues to attend the practice and teach the students. Ogihara sensei, Thank you for your great contribution of more than 40 years to San Mateo dojo! We really appreciate your effort!! Konopka sensei, yoroshiku onegai shimasu. |
| NCKF Championship Tournament 2024 |
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Wonderful job at the NCKF Championship tournament which was held on October 27th in San Jose, CA. Congratulations! Kaiser Lai: Third place of 2 dan
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| HSSK 5th Anniversary Tournament |
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San Mateo kenshi were participated HSSK 5th Anniversary Tournament in Sep 22 in Newark. Tessier sensei: Third place of Senior 4 dan and up NCKF will have the championship tournament in Oct. 27 and it will be the last tournament in 2024. Go San Mateo! |
| Burlingame classes have started |
San Mateo Kendo Dojo's Saturday classes have started at Burlingame Rec Center.
The Burlingame Saturday classes are : |
| New Class in Burlingame |
San Mateo Kendo Dojo's Saturday class in this summer will start most likely at Burlingame Rec Center on June 15. Due to the Foster City Rec Center's rebuid project which will start in this summer, no more summer class in Foster City is available. The last day of Saturday class in Foster City will be on June 8. We will announce more updates about Burlingame class later. The projected Burlingame Saturday class time will be: Beginners: 2:00-3:00pm Advanced: 3:00-4:30pm The construction of the Foster City's Rec Center will take for two years. |
| New Year's Oshiruko Party |
Happy New Year! To cerebrate new year, we had oshiruko party in Jan. 9, 2024. It was held after 4 years due to Covid pandemic. We enjoyed oshiruko and ozoni which are new year's traditional meals of the first practice of martial arts. We prayed our improvement of kendo skills without injuries at the event.
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| News in 2023 was moved to the Gallery page |