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About Kendo & ZNKR Iaido:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kendo is an exhilarating and demanding martial art. Kendo gives us the opportunity to learn how to fence in the Japanese style, to discipline our character, to engage in vigorous exercise, and to enjoy friendly competition. A typical kendo class involves warm-ups, suburi (cutting exercise), kihon (basics) practice, waza (technique) practice, and ji-geiko (free sparring) among other activities. Kendo is practiced by young and old, men and women alike. Injuries are uncommon thanks to bogu armor and the rules of kendo, and it is not unusual for kendoka to practice well into old age due to their love of this great martial art. We cordially invite you to join us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who We Are: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the Capital Area Budokai, the Northern Virginia Kendokai practices Kendo as a form of physical, philosophical and psychological training which both strengthens and ennobles its students. Kendo is the Japanese form of fencing. It arises from the sword arts of ancient Japan, and is the modern incarnation of a centuries-long evolution. Kendo is more than just learning to fence with a sword. It is also about discipline and honing a right spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kendo is practiced around the world under the International Kendo Federation (FIK), and in the United States under the All US Kendo Federation (AUSKF).

The Northern Virginia Budokai teaches the art of Kendo as prescribed by the FIK, and we are members of both the AUSKF as well as the Southeastern U.S. Kendo Federation (SEUSKF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our head instructor is:
Patrick Stewart, Yondan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Assistant Instructors are:
Hiromi Robinson, Godan
Marcus Hawkins, Yondan
Ash Vouvounas, Yondan 
Austen Samkange, Yondan <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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