At our school, students practice kendo each year as part of their physical education classes. When they become high school students, international students also join the lessons, creating natural opportunities for cultural exchange through martial arts. We also invite instructors from local dojo, who offer thoughtful guidance and allow students to experience the intensity of real matches up close.
There are moments when a powerful shout breaks the stillness of the gymnasium.
Within each voice lies the students’ sincerity and their desire to grow alongside their peers.
In our kendo program, we value not only the development of technical skill, but also the cultivation of respect, focus, and self-discipline.
Through every brief yet meaningful exchange of bamboo swords, students learn to honor their opponents, reflect on themselves, and steadily grow as young individuals.
