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Dentist on weekdays, Kendoka on weekends. Let's support Matthew Arce and the Philippine Kendo Team as they prepare to shine on the global stage in Milan! 🏆 Support their journey here: https://bit.ly/ukfpfundrazr

Catch members of the Philippine Kendo Team on the Travel ni Ahwel Radio Show today, Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm on Teleradyo / Radyo630 (AM radio channel). They will be there to discuss their upcoming participation in the 19th World Kendo Championships in Milan, Italy, on July 4 to 7, 2024.

With donation packages starting at ₱500, you'll not only receive exclusive merchandise but also play a vital role in supporting our team's journey to Italy. Every purchase ensures that our dream becomes a reality, as all proceeds directly contribute to our expenses.

In 2017, Jowash Saballero’s path in kendo began when he met Takeyasu Onose Sensei, a Roku-dan (6th Dan) from Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Onose Sensei, a frequent visitor to the Philippines through OISCA’s cultural exchange program, introduced kendo training at the SHISEIKAN Dojo. Drawn to the discipline and philosophy of Japanese swordsmanship, Jowash became one of his earliest students and, in 2018, founded the OISCA Negros Kendo Club under his mentor's guidance.

The Shiseikan Dojo stands as a beacon of traditional Japanese kendo in Negros, with its foundation deeply tied to the contributions of Onose Takeyasu Sensei, whose influence has shaped the kendo of Negros Island over the years.

Congratulations to Philippines Team A for winning the 5man Event Champions of the 20th Hong Kong Kendo Open Championship! In addition, Shingaki Keitai Sensei won a Fighting Spirit Award! Congratulations to the Coaches of Team Philippines!

We are pleased to announce the Philippine delegation set to compete at the prestigious 19th World Kendo Championships (WKC) happening in Milan, Italy this 4-7 July 2024.

Last week (Mar 14 to 17), the UKFP was very lucky to have hosted two visitors from Japan, Kamei Toru Sensei (8Dan Hanshi) and Sanada Kazuaki Sensei (7Dan). They were originally here just for a vacation, but on the request of one of our locally based sensei they graciously agreed to have keiko with us and conduct a seminar.

We will be welcoming many guests from outside of Metro Manila during the 5th PNKT next month. To help you find a place to stay during the event, we are suggesting the following nearby hotels and lodging options:

It is our pleasure to announce that we will be holding the 5th Philippine National Kendo Tournament (PNKT) in October this year.

The UKFP will be holding a series of Gasshuku (Training Camps) in order to help prepare the Philippine Kendo Team Training Pool to participate in the World Kendo Championships next year in Milan, Italy. While the main focus of these Gasshuku will be the Training Pool members, any and all kendoka who want to improve their shiai/competition skills are invited to attend these camps.