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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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Our Little Warriors’ Progress ⚔️ Saturday Keiko - April 25, 2026 We started with the quiet art of the tenugui. It might look like just
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Saturday Keiko - April 25, 2026 Saturday’s keiko was a masterclass in footwork, or as I like to call it: "How many ways can we
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Friday Keiko - April 24, 2026 Yesterday’s keiko with Sensei Nitobe was exactly the reminder that growth happens in the moments when you’re most uncomfortable.
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Heartfelt and Reflective✨ Wednesday Keiko - April 22, 2026 We shared high energy as we held our last Keiko with Shingaki Sensei before his return
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Small but mighty 💪 Kids Class - April 18, 2026 Watching these little warriors find their focus is a reminder that kendo starts with the
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Turning up the heat in Davao! 🔥 April 18, 2026 Saturday’s keiko was a deep dive into the essentials finding that thin line between power
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In the kids’ class, we learn that patience is just as important as speed. Seeing them listen intently and practice their forms over and over
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Short, Punchy & Cinematic Standing room only 🔥 Saturday Keiko - April 11, 2026 A massive turnout for Saturday session! Seeing the dojo this full
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Schedule Update: Holy Week Observance Please be guided by our training schedule for the first week of April: * April 1 (Wednesday): Regular Keiko will
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Saturday Keiko - March 28, 2026 This day wasn't just about refining our suburi or perfecting our footwork; it was about honoring three of our