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United States teaching and training the Japanese martial art of swordsmanship, Kendo.

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News & Announcements

  • OAKLAND KENDO DOJO 70TH ANNIVERSARY

    2023 was a very special year for us - we celebrated our 70th Anniversary. As part of our celebration, we hosted a 70th Anniversary Commemorative Tournament on July 30, 2023 held at Alameda High School in Alameda, California.

    Over 150 entrants participating from Northern California Kendo Federation and Central California Kendo competed in 10 divisions with finalists competing for
 the Miyata Hai Championship and 12 team Federation dojos playing in team matches.


  • 2024 NCKF Summer Camp
    July 13-14, 2024
    Branham High School, San Jose, CA

    Members of Oakland Kendo Dojo and special instructors from Japan:
    L to R:
    S. Shin
    T. Ito
    R. Liu

    Special Instructors from Japan:
    Masaharu Kakehashi Sensei, Hanshi 8th Dan
    Tadanori Ota Sensei, Hanshi 8th Dan
    Takeshi Ishii Sensei, Hanshi 8th Dan

    C. Tanouye, President NCKF
    K. Kusama
    M. Ogawa
    E. Lee

  • Dutch Prime Minister visiting the Oakland De Fremery

    Members of the Oakland Kendo Dojo along with the Major of Oakland, Sheng Thao and a host of dignitaries, greeted the visiting Dutch Prime Minister at the Oakland De Fremery Recreation Center Wednesday December 6, 2023.

    L/R: C. Tanouye, W. Kosaka, Dutch Prime Minister,
    R. Liu, V. Gudzinskas

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Oakland Kendo Dojo Inc. admits students and members of any race, color, religion, gender, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the Dojo.
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