Authentic Kendo Experience in Sapporo with a 6 Dan Instructor
Description
Experience the traditional Japanese martial art of kendo in Hokkaido. Experienced instructors with 25 years of kendo experience and having competed in national tournaments will guide you carefully so that even beginners can learn with ease. On this tour, you will enjoy the valuable experience of training your body and mind while learning the basic techniques and spirit of kendo. In addition, if you want high-intensity exercises I can arrange the program, such as 100 times continuous striking or use of heavy sword. Don't miss this opportunity to experience kendo and the deep Japanese culture!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(10)
Takeru San was very patient and meticulous in teaching us the spirit and techniques of Kendo. The lesson was also well-planned and we both had a wonderful experience learning Kendo!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed learning the spirit and techniques of Kendo. It was an absolute pleasure teaching you, and I’m glad the well-planned lesson gave you both such a memorable experience. Your kind words motivate me to keep sharing the culture of Kendo with people from all over the world. Hope to see you again in Sapporo!
Takeru was an exceptional teacher in the art of Budo. His patience, attentiveness, knowledge, and enthusiasm was a major help in learning as a beginner. After learning the fundamentals we had a few matches and it was a highlight of my trip to Japan. If you find yourself in sapporo I highly recommend taking a class. If you wish to learn of Bushido, this is the way.
Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful review. I’m truly happy to hear that your experience became one of the highlights of your trip to Japan. It was a pleasure to share the fundamentals of Kendo and Budo with you. Your attitude, focus, and willingness to learn made the session very enjoyable, and I’m glad you could experience not only the techniques, but also a part of the spirit of Bushido. Thank you again for your warm words and recommendation. I sincerely hope your journey through Japan continues to be memorable, and that our paths may cross again someday. Best regards, Takeru
A two-hour session that flew by. Takeru's knowledge is remarkable : technique, philosophy, history ; all delivered with excellent pedagogy and genuine warmth. Each concept built naturally on the last, making even difficult fundamentals feel accessible. Encouraging atmosphere, zero intimidation. I left the session inspired and wanting to sign up into a club in my hometown. Highly recommended, this is an experience that you will remember for a very long time.
Thank you very much for your thoughtful and detailed review. I’m truly happy to hear that you found the session both engaging and inspiring. It means a lot to me that the techniques, philosophy, and history of Kendo came across clearly and naturally. Creating a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere is very important to me, so I’m especially glad you felt comfortable and supported throughout the experience. It’s also wonderful to hear that you are considering continuing Kendo in your hometown—that is the greatest compliment I could receive. Thank you again for joining, and I sincerely hope our paths cross again in the future. Meeeeen!
Amazing experience with Takeru! We discovered so much more that we would expect! It was very nice to discover Kendo as a martial art, as a way of being and living! One of the best experience of ou three months trip in japan!
I’m truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and discovered the deeper side of Kendo—not just as a martial art, but as a way of thinking and living. That means a lot to me. It was a pleasure to share this time with you, and I’m honored to be part of your journey in Japan. Wishing you all the best for the rest of your travels, and I hope to see you again someday!
I have never done Kendo before. Trying it for the first time was an amazing experience. Takeru was a great at teaching me not only the techniques but also some of the history and common practices behind it. I highly recommend for all!!!
Thank you so much for trying kendo for the first time with us! I’m really glad you enjoyed the experience and the mix of techniques and history. It was a pleasure teaching you—hope to see you again!
This was genuinely a great experience. Takeru was fun and engaging and gave us a real lesson of Kendo. Our family had a “showdown” that was really fun. Yahhhhh!
Thank you so much! I'm really happy to hear you had such a great time. Hope to see you again for another fun kendo experience-men, kote, do!
I had a fantastic time with Takeru learning kendo and then putting it into practice. The venue is an interesting place to see, with areas for each practice set out from one another. The lesson was well structured and varied, we moved at a pace I enjoyed and I certainly learned a lot in a short time. Takeru is a good teacher and his English is excellent, I'd thoroughly recommend to anyone who is interested in giving kendo a go or honing their skills!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm really glad to hear that you had a fantastic time learning and practicing kendo with me. I always try to make each session both engaging and informative, so I’m happy to hear that you felt you learned a lot in a short time. Thank you as well for the recommendation—it truly means a lot. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever have any questions. I hope to see you again in the future! Have a good and safe trip! Takeru
This was a blast! Takeru is a great sensei, and we had so much fun learning Kendo and the basics of it. Thoroughly recommended if you want to learn a new martial art!
Thank you so much for joining the experience tour. I also had a lot of fun with you two!
I had a great workout and learned many things from Kendo!! He was very patient with me as I tried to learn the moves. Hope to try more Kendo in my hometown. Thanks!
Thank you for joining the tour. I’m really happy you tried to practice kendo with a joy. Hope you start kendo near future!
We tried Kendo for the first time today and it was an awesome experience! My wife and kids ( 12 and 14 yo) all enjoyed it and the instructor was very nice and a master of this craft. You really appreciate the nuances of this martial art and the speed and beauty of it once you have tried it. I’d highly recommend it for everyone (younger, older, athlete or non-athlete). Takeru speaks great English and as a bonus we met his wife and daughter, really great people!
Thank you for joining the tour and feedback. I’m really happy I could welcome warm family as a first guest and share great time with you all. Thank you and hope to see you again when you come back to Hokkaido. Best regards, Takeru
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