The International Battodo Federation Taikai was held November 10, 2024 at the Yokohama City Tsurumi Sports Center. A contingent of seven Kenshinkan branch members attended this year. The event was a great success and we look forward to next year's event - mark your calendars for October 26, 2025. A photo gallery of the event can be viewed HERE.
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August 23-25, 2024: Kenshinkan Dojo hosted an instructor seminar for senior practitioners across the United States. IBF members from California, Alaska, New York, Maryland, Virginia, Florida and Texas attended. Looking forward to the next one! A brief photo gallery can be seen HERE.
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March 31, 2024: Battodo Fudokan held an International Battodo Federation Taikai in London. Three members of Kenshinkan Dojo attended the Taikai and two days of excellent training - including a detailed seminar on the yari/sword set of kumitachi. Excellent event! We look forward to seeing everyone at the IBF Taikai in Japan in November. A brief photo gallery can be found HERE.
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January 13, 2024: Kenshinkan Dojo held an opening event and embu. Over 30 people attended the event. For a summary of the event and a photo gallery, please click HERE.
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October 27, 2023: The 2023 IBF Taikai was held on October 22, 2023. Members of Kenshinkan Dojo participated. Congratulations to all the competitors and to the IBF for a very successful event. See the photo gallery here.
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March 2020: Power Sensei attended the International Battodo Federation taikai in Lancaster, CA on March 14, 2020. L to R: Sato Seiji Sensei, Guy Power Sensei, and Derek Morris (taikai host). As the video below attests, Power Sensei still has it!
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Kenshinkan Dojo teaches Toyama Ryu Iaido and Nakamura Ryu Battodo. Originally founded in Northern California, Kenshinkan Dojo is affiliated with the International Battodo Federation, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Japan. The dojo currently is located in The Woodlands, Texas.
Founded in 1994 by Guy Power Sensei, Kenshinkan Dojo carries on the teachings of Nakamura Taizaburo Sensei, founder of Nakamura Ryu Battodo.
To learn more about Kenshinkan Dojo and current activities, visit our Facebook page @KenshinkanDojoCA or contact us at info@kenshinkan-battodo.org.
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