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The Martial Art of Kendo

Thursday, September 4, 2025 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Join us for a Kendo demonstration and presentation by the Detroit Kendo Dojo (www.detroitkendodojo.com).

Kendo is a martial art called the "way of the sword" and is derived from the customs and swordsmanship of the samurai. The Detroit Kendo Dojo was founded in 1996 by Yoshiteru Tagawa, with his strong dedication to spread and develop Kendo throughout the United States and the world. His motto is to develop correct Kendo through training. There are more than 60 members, from children to seniors, training at the dojo. The demonstration will show our Kendo performance, and the presentation will describe the art of Kendo. Children and youth are welcome to attend also.

Mr. Tagawa is a Kendo Hanshi 8th Dan, the highest rank in Kendo, and he is the only person to hold this title outside of Japan. For his long-term contribution to the development of Kendo overseas, he was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan in 2024.

Location:
Birmingham Next