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This year, three of our senpai are graduating.
To celebrate their time with the UW–Madison Kendo Club, we made a short interview video looking back on their kendo journeys and memories with us.
From their first practices to their last practices, through countless keiko, shiai, and club memories, they have shaped our club in so many ways: through their hard work, encouragement, and senpai energy. They are the people who made this club feel like home.
Thank you for everything you have given to this club, and for showing us what dedication to kendo looks like. We are so proud of you, and we will miss you so much.
04/06/2026
Hope everyone had a good spring break!
Our April practice schedule is here, and we’re excited for our first practice after spring break.
This month, we’ll mainly be getting ready for the upcoming UChicago Tournament, with multiple mock shiais planned during practice.
As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Location: Bakke Tempo Studio
03/08/2026
March practice schedule is here!
If you’re curious about kendo, feel free to stop by and join us for practice this month.
No experience needed, and no gear required, just come as you are. Beginners are always welcome, and we’d love to see more people check out the club!
Location: Bakke Tempo Studio
10/27/2025
10.01.2025
This weekend, our kendoka represented UW–Madison at the MWKF competition with incredible spirit and determination 💪🔥. From thrilling matches to inspiring teamwork, we couldn’t be prouder of everyone who gave their all on the dojo floor!
A huge congratulations to those who tested and passed their rank exams 🎉—your hard work and dedication truly paid off! 🙌
To celebrate our efforts, we gathered for a cozy potluck social 🍱✨Theo, a former member and alumni joined us in the potluck as well! These moments remind us that kendo isn’t just about competition, but about growth, community, and friendship. ❤️
Thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and joined us in making this weekend so special!
10/08/2025
9.23.2025
From shinai maintenance to sharpening our skills, our dojo has been full of energy! 🥋⚔️
Our kendoka have been preparing for the upcoming MWKF testing and tournament, while our beginners continue to polish their men strike techniques 💥. Experienced members took their training a step further, learning taiatari under the guidance of our president, Andrew-sensei 🙌.
We wrapped up the week with a warm sukiyaki social 🍲, welcoming new faces and strengthening bonds with our members. Thank you to everyone who joined us—we’re excited to grow together both on and off the dojo floor! ❤️
09/21/2025
🍁✨ Fall semester kickoff at Kendo UW Club! ✨🍁
We’re so excited to welcome so many new members this semester 🤗. From learning the basics like seiza (正座), suri-ashi (摺り足) footwork, how to hold the shinai (竹刀) in kamae (構え), and practicing the first men (面) strike. Everyone’s enthusiasm has been incredible! 💪⚔️
At the same time, our experienced kendoka are sharpening their skills for the upcoming MWKF Fall 2025 Tournament & Promotion Exam in Kalamazoo, MI (Oct 4–5). 頑張って (ganbatte) to all who are testing and competing! 🥇
Here’s to a semester of growth, spirit, and friendship both on and off the dojo floor. Happy Fall, everyone! 🍂🌸
03/18/2025
3.4.2025
This week’s post was created by Adeline Hamdan, our PR chair intern!! 🎉
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This week practice members worked on executing clean strikes while retreating, focusing on proper Fumikomi and Suri-ashi. Plenty of falls, but even more progress! ⚡️
We also had the privilege of hosting alumni practice with past members returning to spar and share their insights. Special thanks to Patrick Merchant and Kyle Wang! It was a great reminder of how Kendo connects us beyond just practice! ✨
A bittersweet moment came with Andrew’s farewell Keiko, marking his last session before heading to Waseda University in Tokyo for study abroad. We celebrated with an intense practice ensuring he leaves with full spirit 🇯🇵🔥
To wrap up the week, we had a hot pot social with our alumni, sharing stories, laughs, and the deep camaraderie that makes our club special. Thank you to everyone who made it such a memorable time! 💙
Looking forward to another strong week ahead—see you all at practice!
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#剣道
03/10/2025
2.25.25
Members were introduced to Hiki-waza, and there were plenty of falls as well as a focus on correct Fumikomi with Suri-ashi. 💫
Notably, we celebrated yet another week! Starting with a special dinner with Kenoyer Sensei and finishing with a k-bbq to give our beloved treasurer, Andrew Nguyen, 🚢 🎉 a proper send off and to commemorate the start of a new chapter in his life.
Andrew will be studying abroad at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan, 🇯🇵 for the entire Japanese spring semester, with plans to join the Waseda kendo circle! 🌸
This is a tremendous opportunity for him to grow personally while experiencing kendo in its most true form. We know he’ll make us proud and we eagerly await his return, as well as the arrival of a new master kendoka! 🎐
#早稲田大学 #早稲田 #剣道
03/02/2025
2.18. 25
This week’s practice included our regular rotations of basic Suburi and Suri-ashi. 🎼 Our post-taikai practices have always involved returning to the fundamentals of kendo as a way to reinforce concepts and techniques. We also exchange and implement the knowledge gained at the seminars.
More importantly, we celebrated our first Spring Social 🌷 this past weekend with a bountiful hotpot and karaoke from our lovely members. 🎤
We are incredibly proud of everyone for yet another memorable Taikai. Thank you for letting us be a part of your kendo journey; in another life, we would still grow together as a team. 🧸