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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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Wednesday keiko - February 04, 2026 Kendo is not about defeating others, but about overcoming yourself. Its built one suburi at a time. So stay
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JOIN US !!! Davao Kendo Club is currently recruiting members at our dojo! For inquries contact us below 💌 09544702925 davao@kendo.ph Visit the Davao Kendo
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UNLEASH YOUR INNER SAMURAI!⚔️ Looking for a way to help your child build discipline while having the time of their life? Davao Kendo Club is
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Do you dare to pick up the sword? Try some swordsmanship and learn the art of Kendo! Don’t miss out on the last few weeks
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Wednesday keiko - January 21, 2026 Just another night of suburi, another chance to sharpen the spirit, and another step toward better technique here at
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Saturday Keiko - January 17, 2026 Kendo isn't a race; it’s a lifelong journey. To our members balancing work, school, family, and life, your effort
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Friday keiko - January 16, 2026 Thank you to everyone who showed up and gave it their all at keiko! Let’s carry this spirit into
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Wednesday Keiko - January 14, 2026 Wednesday is for the diligent. In Kendo, there is no substitute for time on the floor and the willingness
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What an incredible Saturday keiko at the dojo. There’s nothing like the energy of a full dojo to get this month of January started right!🥰⚔️