Davao Kendo Club Official Website


Davao Kendo Club (ダバオ 剣道 クラブ) was founded on May 31, 2014, by Phillip Lim, 3rd Dan, along with a group of committed pioneering students. Their goal is to promote the principles and practices of Kendo in Davao. Significantly, it is the first Official Kendo club to be established in Mindanao after World War II. 

Guided by its instructors and visiting senseis, the club is dedicated to training new kendokas and fervently upholds the virtues and etiquette (reigi) essential to Kendo practice. The commitment to these principles ensures that the club not only teaches skills, physical aspects of Kendo but also instills the core values and discipline that define the martial art.

Club Resident and Visiting Sensei/Senpai:

Phillip Lim, 3rd Dan
Matsuda Kazuya, 3rd Dan
Paul Minoza, 4th Dan
Kitai Shingaki, 5th Dan
Masahiro Ono, 7th Dan
David Yeo, 7th Dan
Davao Kendo Club

The Davao Kendo Club is a proud member of the United Kendo Federation of the Philippines. 

The club pioneered the establishment of school-based Kendo clubs in Davao, including:

Davao Doctors College Kendo Club (2015) - First school-based Kendo club in Davao
Ateneo De Davao Kendo Club (2017) - First university-based Kendo club in Davao
Davao City High National School Kendo Club (2022) - First public school in the Philippines to have a school-based Kendo club
Lyceum of the Philippines University Davao Kendo Club (LPUDKC) (January 2024)

Davao Kendo Club

Davao Kendo Club (ダバオ 剣道 クラブ) was founded on May 31, 2014, by Phillip Lim, 3rd Dan, along with a group of committed pioneering students. Their goal is to promote the principles and practices of Kendo in Davao. Significantly, it is the first Official Kendo club to be established in Mindanao after World War II. Guided by its instructors and visiting sensei's, the club is dedicated to training new kendokas and fervently upholds the virtues and etiquette (reigi) essential to Kendo practice. The commitment to these principles ensures that the club not only teaches skills, physical aspects of Kendo but also instills the core values and discipline that define the martial art. Club resident and visiting Sensei's / Senpai: David Yeo, 7th Dan Masahiro Ono, 7th Dan Paul Minoza, 4th Dan Phillip Lim,3rd Dan Matsuda Kazuya,3rd Dan DAVAO KENDO CLUB Affiliated with the United Kendo Federation of the Philippines started the first school-based kendo club in Davao. -Davao Doctors College Kendo Club, 2015 - first school-based kendo club in Davao -Ateneo Kendo Club, 2017 - first university school-based kendo club in Davao -Davao City High National School Kendo Club, 2022 first public school to have a school-based kendo club -Lyceum of the Philippines Davao Kendo Club, 2024 ダバオ剣道クラブ(ダバオ 剣道 クラブ)は、2014年5月31日にフィリップ・リム(3段)と共に献身的な先駆者の学生たちによって設立されました。その目的は、ダバオにおける剣道の理念と実践を広めることです。特に、第二次世界大戦後、ミンダナオで最初の公式な剣道クラブとして設立された点が重要です。 クラブは指導者や訪問する先生方の指導の下、新しい剣士たちを訓練し、剣道の練習に欠かせない礼儀(礼儀)を熱心に守り続けています。これらの理念に対する献身は、クラブが単に技術や剣道の身体的側面を教えるだけでなく、武道を定義する核心的な価値観や規律を身に付けさせることを確実にします。 クラブの常駐および訪問する先生方/先輩たち: デイビッド・ヨウ(7段) 小野正弘(7段) ポール・ミノザ(4段) フィリップ・リム(3段) 松田和也(3段) ダバオ剣道クラブ フィリピン剣道連盟に加盟しており、ダバオで最初の学校を拠点とする剣道クラブを設立しました。 ダバオ・ドクターズ・カレッジ剣道クラブ、2015年 - ダバオで最初の学校ベースの剣道クラブ アテネオ剣道クラブ、2017年 - ダバオで最初の大学ベースの剣道クラブ ダバオ市立高等学校剣道クラブ、2022年 - 公立学校として最初に学校ベースの剣道クラブを設立 フィリピン・リセウム・ダバオ剣道クラブ、2024年
Davao Kendo Club
Davao Kendo Club2 days ago
Congratulations and job well done to the following members who passed their Dan and Kyu exams last October 25, 2025 held during the 7th Philippine National Kendo Tournament!
💯❤️🥰

Marco Cainglet - 2dan
Drewl Rabaya - 2dan
Awit Pulit - 1dan
Czarina Minoza - 1dan
Chartreuse Domingo - 1dan
Arnushka Dula - 1 kyu
Athena Dula - 2 kyu
Sky Margate - 1 kyu
Dwayne Morales - 1 kyu
Marie Nufable - 1 Kyu
Prince Quano - 1 Kyu

Lastly, we would like to thank the support of the whole club community, the Parents, instructors, and seniors of Davao Kendo Club who wholeheartedly shared and passed on their knowledge and skills to this newly ranked batch of warriors! Many thanks to Senior/Head Instructor Jasper Lardera, Xylia Alzate, Norren Limboy, Mae Patalinghug, Ruby Lardera, Johnny Lardera, Aljune Metilla, Paul Minoza Sensei, Phillip Lim Sensei and Keitai Shingaki Sensei.

For inquries contact us below 💌

(0954) 470 2925
davao@kendo.ph

Visit the Davao Kendo Dojo at Budo Senshi Martial Arts Center , Fairlanes Bowling Alley, F. Torres Street, Davao City.

Stay connected with the club on social media:

Facebook: Davao Kendo Club
Instagram: www.instagram.com/davaokendo
X (Twitter): https://x.com/davaokendoclub
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davaokendo
For more information, visit our website at www.davaokendo.com.

Keiko Schedules:

Regular Classes
Tues(for LPU only), Wed, & Fri 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sats 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Kid’s Class
Sats 3:00pm- 4:30pm
Davao Kendo Club
Davao Kendo Club4 days ago
We thank the Office of the Vice President of the Philippines, VP Sara Duterte for the recognition of our members in their recent achievements this year at 18th Regional Kendo Championships, Hong Kong Open 2025 and Ho Chi Minh International Kendo Tournament 2025.

The city celebrates the following for their outstanding achievements outside the country:

Drewl Rabaya
Juancho Macalla
Sebastian Bangoy
Marco Cainglet

Davao Kendo Club with all its members, vows to uphold Kendo and all its values with integrity and compassion, so that the Club may continue to be a positive change not just in the city but to every Filipino in the country.

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Davao Kendo Club
Davao Kendo Club7 days ago
Wednesday keiko - October 22, 2025

Thank you to all the members who attended the last practice before the 7th Philippine National Kendo Tournament and Shinsa, upcoming this Oct.25-26. Everyone is extra fired up and ready to go to this weekend’s PNKT. We wish you all the best and we are already so proud of the hardwork everyone has put into practice in preparation for this moment. ❤️🥰

For inquries contact us below 💌

(0954) 470 2925
davao@kendo.ph

Visit the Davao Kendo Dojo at Budo Senshi Martial Arts Center , Fairlanes Bowling Alley, F. Torres Street, Davao City.

Stay connected with the club on social media:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/davaokendo
Instagram: www.instagram.com/davaokendo
X (Twitter): https://x.com/davaokendoclub
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davaokendo
For more information, visit our website at www.davaokendo.com.

Keiko Schedules:

Regular Classes
Tues(for LPU only), Wed, & Fri 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sats 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Kid’s Class
Sats 3:00pm- 4:30pm

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Davao Kendo Club
Davao Kendo Club2 weeks ago
Here is a recap of our Kendo for the week!
Many thanks to all who participated for this week's keiko!
PNKT here we come!

The dojo is currently doing open recruitment every Saturday night. Feel free to drop by.

For inquries contact us below 💌

(0954) 470 2925
davao@kendo.ph

Visit the Davao Kendo Dojo at Budo Senshi Martial Arts Center Inc - 武道 戦士, Fairlanes Bowling Alley, F. Torres Street, Davao City.

Stay connected with the club on social media:

Facebook: Davao Kendo Club
Instagram: www.instagram.com/davaokendo
X (Twitter): https://x.com/davaokendoclub
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davaokendo
For more information, visit our website at www.davaokendo.com.

Keiko Schedules:

Regular Classes
Tues(for LPU only), Wed, & Fri 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sats 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Kid’s Class
Sats 3:00pm- 4:30pm

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Davao Kendo Club
Davao Kendo Club4 weeks ago
Saturday Keiko - October 05, 2025

Many thanks to the attendees last night. The dojo becomes so lively whenever many kendokas go to practice. Keep on making that beautiful kendo minna-san!

The dojo is currently doing open recruitment every Saturday night. Feel free to drop by.

For inquries contact us below 💌

(0954) 470 2925
davao@kendo.ph

Visit the Davao Kendo Dojo at Budo Senshi Martial Arts Center Inc - 武道 戦士, Fairlanes Bowling Alley, F. Torres Street, Davao City.

Stay connected with the club on social media:

Facebook: Davao Kendo Club
Instagram: www.instagram.com/davaokendo
X (Twitter): https://x.com/davaokendoclub
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davaokendo
For more information, visit our website at www.davaokendo.com.

Keiko Schedules:

Regular Classes
Tues(for LPU only), Wed, & Fri 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sats 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Kid’s Class
Sats 3:00pm- 4:30pm

#philippines #kendoislife #kendoka #davaokendoclub #davaokendo #DKC #davao #Kendo #Philippines #athletes #martialartslifestyle #martialartstraining #athlete #fitness #martialarts #kendo #mentalhealth #DavaoCity #DavaoCity