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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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Grateful for another inspiring Saturday practice with Inoue Senpai. Thank you for your patience, guidance, and for reminding us that true progress comes through consistency,
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Friday Keiko with Kitada Sensei ⚔️ July 31, 2026 Another memorable evening of learning, discipline, and growth under the guidance of Kitada Sensei. Every correction,
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Saturday Keiko - July 25, 2026 Clear the mind, align the posture, and step forward. The camera catches what pure focus looks like. Unfiltered moments
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Good Kendo starts from the ground up. Focusing on lighter heels, continuous movement, and staying centered during practice today. Grateful for the guidance and the
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Saturday Keiko - July 18, 2026 Every keiko strengthens not only our techniques but also the friendships and respect we build inside the dojo. Thank
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Friday Keiko - July 17, 2026 A packed dojo means more training partners, more challenges, more learning, and more fun! Every Friday reminds us that
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Wednesday Keiko - July 15, 2026 “A dojo grows not because of its size, but because of the hearts willing to learn." ⚔️ Every beginner
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Saturday Keiko - July 11, 2026 Some days we strike well. Some days we learn through mistakes. But every keiko teaches us something valuable—not only