Honestly, my reason for taking Kendo was a bit childish. I saw it on television and I thought that it would be cool to wear one of those, armor (bogu).  I had no idea what I got myself into and since I'm not an athletic person the training for me was hard, but despite that, I continuously have fun. Being an introvert, it's hard for me to socialize, but here in the Manila Kendo Club, the people are very welcoming and it makes me feel that I belong. Through the years I have gained a lot of friends and it has made my time in the dojo more enjoyable.  Doing Kendo has helped me a lot, especially since I am a short-tempered guy and I feel that the discipline that it instilled in me is making me a better person. It has allowed me to practice respect, be it to yourself or others and it has made me calmer, focused, and make better decisions.

- Lambert Antonio