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Systematic, step-by-step guidance for adult beginners and late-starters. Learn the Way of the Sword with 45+ years of traditional experience. |
Learn kendo with Hiro Imafuji, Kyoshi 7-dan. Choose the description that fits your experience, and I will guide you to a useful starting point.
Not sure where you fit? Start Here.
Choose Your Path
"Kendo begins and ends with respect."
Level 1
Start Kendo
New to kendo or preparing for your first dojo visit? Begin with etiquette, posture, sword handling and footwork. No previous experience needed.
Level 2
Build Strong Basics
Already learning at a dojo? Review footwork, suburi and basic strikes between classes. Follow a clear training sequence that supports your instructor’s guidance.
Level 3
Improve with Purpose
Building toward 1–3 dan? Refine your fundamentals, study distance and timing, and connect kata with your practice. Prepare with purpose alongside your instructor.
THE INSTRUCTOR
Hiro Imafuji
"Kendo is fun! Kendo is enjoyable! Adults beginners and late starters often struggle to see that. My mission is to share the joy of kendo through systematic, easy-to-follow guidance."
Kyoshi 7-Dan
45+ Years of Experience