This is the official page of Manila Kendo Club. Know more: https://www.manilakendoclub.com/
The Manila Kendo Club is the premier kendo organization in the Philippines with a general membership composed of students and professionals. Registered with the SEC as a non-stock, non-profit organization since 1996, the MKC is dedicated to the advancement of Kendo in the country. Since 2001, the Club has been invited and participated in several Kendo tournaments in the region such as the ASEAN Ke
08/04/2026
Registration to the Manila Kendo Club Introduction to Kendo Course closes soon. The course will be held on April 11 and 18, 2026 (Saturdays), 4-6pm at the YMCA of Makati. Course fee of ₱2,500 covers the two sessions and use of the shinai (bamboo sword).
Secure your slot today! Sign up through: https://forms.gle/6aSf692KzNXGaU2GA
Change doesn't happen overnight. Kendo is a lifetime commitment to constant improvement of one's character by learning the ways of the katana. Start your journey with us. Sign up to our intro course today!
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Can girls do Kendo? Of course they can!
Registration for the Manila Kendo Club Introduction to Kendo Course is now open! Learn the Way of the Sword through our beginners program this April 11 and 18, 2026, 4-6pm at the YMCA of Makati.
Take advantage of our early bird rate of P2,000 (until March 28, 2026). Regular rate of P2,500 applies from March 29 to April 11, 2026. The course fee covers the two sessions (2 hours each) and use of the shinai (bamboo sword) for the course duration.
Sign up today through: https://forms.gle/6aSf692KzNXGaU2GA
17/09/2025
Registration to the Manila Kendo Club Introduction to Kendo Course is now open!
Experience the Japanese martial art of Kendo through our 2-day course designed for beginners. Classes are on October 18 and 25, 2025 (Saturdays), 4-6pm at the YMCA of Makati, Inc.
Take advantage of the early bird rate of ₱2,000 until September 30, 2025. Course fee covers the two training sessions and use of the shinai (bamboo sword) during the classes.
Sign up today through: https://forms.gle/SUnvBACb77obEnDb8
01/08/2025
We are happy to announce that all examinees of Manila Kendo Club successfully passed their dan exams at the 18th Regional Kendo Championships hosted by 中國香港劍道協會 The Kendo Association of Hong Kong, China. Congratulations to Noel Ducusin-sensei (4 Dan), Tobias Bernardo (3 Dan), Manabu Takami (1 Dan), and Ayumu Takami (1 Dan)!
01/04/2025
Sign up to the Manila Kendo Club Introduction to Kendo Course this April. Choose between our dojos in YMCA of Makati, Inc. or DiscoveryPluz Parañaque.
Registration fee - P2,500, includes:
- Four 1-hour sessions
- Use of the shinai (bamboo sword)
Click on the link below to register today!
https://forms.gle/9iDWYiRGsdzYqfNP9
17/03/2025
Learn the Japanese martial art of Kendo through the Manila Kendo Club Introduction to Kendo Course this April. You may choose between our YMCA of Makati, Inc. or DiscoveryPluz dojos.
Avail of our early bird rate of P2,000 (until March 29, 2025), which covers the four 1-hour sessions plus use of the shinai (bamboo sword). Regular rate of P2,500 applies from March 30 to April 5, 2025.
Click on the link below to register today!
https://forms.gle/9iDWYiRGsdzYqfNP9
16/03/2025
Congratulations to Jojo Isorena-sensei and Jay Castillejo for passing their respective dan examinations held on the weekend of The 21st Hong Kong Asian Open Kendo Championships organized by the 中國香港劍道協會 The Kendo Association of Hong Kong, China.
Isorena-sensei is now 5 Dan while Castillejo is now 2 Dan.
22/11/2024
The Manila Kendo Club took part of "Kizuna Fest: A Window Into Japanese Culture" by the Thomasian Nihon Kyoukai, where Luis Isorena Sensei (4 Dan) talked about the history of kendo and how the club pioneered the martial art in the Philippines.
Members of the club joined Luis Sensei as they demonstrated how kendo is practiced – from etiquette, kata (forms), up to the various styles of fighting.
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