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
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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)
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Saturday Keiko - February 21, 2026 Sweat, Kiai, and Saturday vibes. 🔥 Whether it's basic drills or intense Jigeiko, we show up for the growth.
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Kids Class - February 21, 2026 Watching the future unfold. 🎋 We were deeply honored to have Shingaki-sensei joined us to witness our Kids Class
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Saturday Keiko - February 21, 2026 Building the future, one strike at a time. ⚔️✨ Our young Kendokas were back on the floor, diving into
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A Night of Honor and Tradition 🇯🇵🇵🇭 February 19, 2026, So honored to represent Davao Kendo Club for the National Day Reception celebrating the Birthday
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Refining the 'Way' at the ASEAN Ladies Renseikai ⚔️ So proud of the Davao Kendo Club women for their participation in the ASEAN Ladies Renseikai
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Wednesday Keiko - February 18, 2026 Who needs a heater when you have Haya-Suburi? 🔥 The floor was freezing, but the footwork kept us warm.
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Friday Keiko - February 13, 2026 Nothing beats the energy of a Dojo when a Sensei visits 🔥🔥🔥 Honored to have shared the floor with
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Join us in Kids Class!!! ⚔️ Give your kids a Saturday they’ll never forget! At Davao Kendo Club, we turn screen time into "Dojo time."
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Saturday Keiko - February 14, 2026 Found a way to spend Valentine’s with a group of people who are guaranteed to take our breath away