News Archive
British Kendo Association (National) Spring iaido & Jodo Grading Double Success 2024
A superb well done to Colin Umeyama of Kenyukan Dojo for passing both of his 1st Kyu Examinations in iaido and Jodo on 10 March 2024. It is always known to be extremely challenging to attempt for the national level grading. Colin has registered to do both exam on the same day and passed with flying colours. With the new position and grade we wish Colin all the best and continue with his efforts in training.
Please follow the links below for
Colin's 1st Kyu iaido Exam video
Colin's 1st Kyu Jodo Exam video
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Kenyukan Dojo Autumn iaido Grading Success 2023
We have had a successful grading event on Sunday 15th October.
Many congratulations to Chris and Mohammed who have been formally examined and passed their Iaido 3rd Kyu Grading. Also special congratulations to Colin Umeyama who have now passed his iaido 2nd Kyu on 11/06/2023 and his jodo 2nd kyu on 15/10/2023.
British Kendo Association National iaido Championship Success 2023
(West Midlands)
Kenyukan fought hard over the weekend and have returned home with
Mudan category Gold
Godan category Silver,
Godan category Fighting Spirit
Rokudan category Bronze
And .....
Runners up finalist in the 2023 BKA Iaido National Championship Teams Competition.
Many congratulations to the new
British Mudan National Champion Colin Umeyama
Godan Silver medalist David Parker sensei
Godan Fighting Spirit Ed Umeyama sensei
Rokudan Bronze medalist Martin Clark Sensei
And the Silver medalist team
Senpo Colin Umeyama
Chuken Chris Pendfold
Taisho Dave Parker
Also we would like to thank our teachers and all BKA participants who made this magical event happen.
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British Kendo Association National Grading Success West Midlands 2023
We are happy to announce that Guy Preston has recently passed his Ikkyu (1st Kyu) following the examination which took place in the Westmidlands on 21 May 2023. Guy has performed an exceptional grading embu in from of a penal of 5 senior referees at the British Kendo Association West Midland National Grading / Examination. Many Congratulations to Guy for his wonderful achievements.
End of year training session for 2022
A good end of year training session at the dojo. It has been a wonderful year reopening from Corona-lockdown. We finished our training session with 30 suburi cuts and talking about British Kendo Association history and concepts of bushido codes (Ancient Teachings on moral values and code of conducts for samurai) sitting around tables with snacks. Kenyukan (Stevenage) dojo thank you all for your continuing support and look forward to seeing everybody in the coming new year.
Kenyukan Dojo the place where old traditions meets new people, the place where people find their own inner peace.
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Japan (Kanagawa) Jodo Grading Success
We are delighted to announce our associate dojo member Tai has recently passed his Jodo Sandan (3rd Dan) grading following his examination in Kanagawa prefecture on 5th November 2022, Japan. Many congratulations to Tai and we wish him all the best in his new dojo in Taiwan.
Kenyukan Dojo Autumn iaido Grading Success
We have had a successful grading event on Sunday 16th October. Many congratulations to Chris who have been formally examined and passed his Iaido 4th Kyu Grading
European Kendo Federation European Jodo Championship Grading Success
Both Kenyukan Stevenage and Suffolk have had a successful grading event on 18 September in the senior grading session held by the European Kendo Federation. The grading session was chaired by the All Japan Kendo Federation delegation team led by Fujisaki Sensei, Kojiro Sensei and Murakami Sensei (8tyh Dan Hanshi - ZNKR). Many congratulations to Ed Umeyama sensei and Dave Parker sensei for passing the grading examination and both obtained a 5th Dan in Jodo.
European Kendo Federation European Jodo Championship Grading Success
Both Kenyukan Stevenage and Suffolk have had a successful grading event on 18 September in the senior grading session held by the European Kendo Federation. The grading session was chaired by the All Japan Kendo Federation delegation team led by Fujisaki Sensei, Kojiro Sensei and Murakami Sensei (8tyh Dan Hanshi - ZNKR). Many congratulations to Ed Umeyama sensei and Dave Parker sensei for passing the grading examination and both obtained a 5th Dan in Jodo.
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British Kendo Association Summer iaido Grading Success
Both Kenyukan Stevenage and Suffolk have had a successful grading event on Tuesday 2nd August in the senior grading session held by the British Kendo Association. Many congratulations to Ed Umeyama sensei and Chris Penfold senpai for passing the grading examination and obtained a 5th Dan and 3rd dan in Iaido .
British Kendo Association Summer iaido Grading Success
Both Kenyukan Stevenage and Suffolk have had a successful grading event on Tuesday 2nd August in the senior grading session held by the British Kendo Association. Many congratulations to Ed Umeyama sensei and Chris Penfold senpai for passing the grading examination and obtained a 5th Dan and 3rd dan in Iaido .
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Kenyukan Dojo Summer iaido Grading Success 2022/06/12
We have had a successful grading event on Sunday. Many congratulations to Silvie, Muhammed and Naila for passing the grading. Silvie, Muhammed and Naila have been formally examined and passed Iaido 3rd Kyu, 4th Kyu and 6th Kyu Grading
Xandy Sensei Musokan Dojo visit, special session 2022/05/29
Xandy Sensei leader of Musokan Dojo visited us on the 29th May and gave us a wonderful training session in all three arts. Thank you Xandy sensei and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
2022 Japanese Children's Day
(Tango 端午) training session
Our Dec 2021 Post Pandemic Grading Success
Colin has been formally examined and passed his Iaido 3rd Kyu Grading
On 19 December we have had our first dojo grading in two years. Colin who has worked and trained throughout the lockdown received valuable online training from Xandy Sahla sensei, was examined and passed his grading in front of dojo members and a panel consist of many of our senior sensei. A super well done to Colin and congratulations.
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Iaido Grading 3rd Kyu Examination 2021/Dec/19
2021 Eishinkan Jodo Taikai
Colin wins the Fighting Spirit Award as he leads Kenyukan Dojo to take the third place in the competition
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Up Coming Events
For Kenyukan Stevenage Dojo
Dojo Shinsa Kyu Level
Grading / Examinations
Date and Time TBA
Where your training is tested under pressure. Candidates are required to demonstrate knowledge in the art and history as well as demonstrating satisfactory skills in relations to the discipline of examination.
The Shinsa (Examination) will be chaired by the Dojo leaders and senior sensei.
For the Document relating to our dojo grading policies for the kyu grade examinations please follow link below.
Beginner's Workshop Coming Soon
Please contact us for detail