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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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.
The projected Burlingame Saturday class time will be:
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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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Two New Sensei!! |
Two San Mateo Kenshi have become sensei by being accepted 4 dan at NCKF promotion test which was held in Nov. 5, 2023. It was the first time that two kenshi were accepted 4 dan at the same time in our dojo. Congraturations! New sensei: Carolyne Ikeda and Akia Vongdara
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NCKF Championship Tournament |
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Great job at NCKF 2023 Championshilp tournament which was held in Oct. 29. Sarafina Cabatic won 3rd place 11-13 years Div.
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Two Medals At Oakland Tournament |
San Mateo kenshi obtained two medals at the 70th anniversary Tournament of Oakland Kendo Dojo which was held in July 30. Konopka Sensei: 1st Place of 5 dan and above Div.
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Konopka Sensei Participates Into National Kendo Championship Tournament |
Great news! Konopka sensei will participate into National Tournament representing NCKF. The championships will be held from June 30 to July 2 in Detroit, Michigan. We pray for his success!! |
Updated Season Schedule |
>smkd2021-1.pdf | Please find the updated Season Schedule. Please mark your calendar for your record. Summer Season of San Mateo class has starated on Tuesday, 6/6 and Foster City class will start on Saturday, 6/17. Sign up now for the classes! |
Mask Policy Is Now Option |
Because of better environment regarding Covid cases, we will
start Keiko with a mask option policy next Tuesday on 5/16/2023.
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Catherine Placed 3rd At The UCLA Collegiate Tournament |
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Catherine placed 3rd at the UCLA collegiate tournament. We are thrilled. Congratulations, Catherine!
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News in 2022 was moved to the Gallery page |