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Dayton, Ohio · Traditional Japanese Swordsmanship
Train with purpose.
Build discipline, awareness, and confidence through kendo—the way of the sword. New and experienced practitioners are welcome.
WhenSaturdays · 1–3 PM
Where2020 Harshman Road · Dayton
Open in Maps ↗01 / Practice
A place to learn—and keep learning.
Kendo is a modern Japanese martial art rooted in the traditions of the samurai. Training combines footwork, precise strikes, etiquette, and spirited practice with a partner.
Miami Valley Kendo meets weekly in Dayton for bogu keiko, with dedicated kata-geiko held monthly. Come ready to move, listen, and learn at your own pace.
02 / Our story
Rooted in Ohio. Connected through kendo.
Founded by Koki Ariga-sensei, Miami Valley Kendo has served the region for more than three decades. Our Dayton location brings together practitioners from across southern Ohio and supports close collaboration with neighboring kendo communities.
The club is a member of the East Central United States Kendo Federation, a regional member federation of the All United States Kendo Federation.
03 / Your first practice
Curious is enough.
You do not need martial-arts experience to begin.
Wear comfortable clothes
Choose clothing you can move in. Specialized armor is not needed to observe.
Arrive ready to learn
We will introduce the etiquette, movement, and fundamentals of kendo.
04 / Dojo leadership
Experienced guidance.
Senior instructors lead practice with an emphasis on sound fundamentals, serious training, and steady development.
Takashi Ito-sensei
Head Instructor
Harry Labrie-sensei
Club President
Yudai Yamamoto-sensei
Instructor
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