Samurai Training Experience KENDO in Osaka

An awesome experience~ the coache is well experienced in the martial art, very calm and patient with the students in class! not only will travelers be experiencing and practicing the arts but you will get a very informed little course about the history and reasons for Kendo~ equipments are provided with great safety measures and guidance. learn the basics and practice it in matches. most importantly worth experiencing it, and have fun~!

Absolute recommendation! Proper training, very good guidance through the individual steps, and exciting sparring at the end. They thought of everything - you get a change of clothes, water is provided, and tons of pictures and videos are taken, which you receive via Google Drive.

Wonderful experience from start till finish. I was so lucky that I was the only participant for the time slot I had booked, which meant I got to practice directly with the kendo expert himself. He was both patient and encouraging, which was a big confidence boost when trying something completely new. It's a couple that runs this training experience, and they were both so warm and accommodating, even providing me with tips for eating places to fit my allergy concerns.

Unique experience that I so highly recommended. The instructor is patient and makes it fun. Most memorable of all my Japan experiences.

This experience tought me a lot about Kendo techniques and etiquette. A must do (not only) for all martial arts fans! You will learn basic Kendo techniques and etiquette and even spar towards the end. This will out your reflexes and wit to the test.

I had a great time at this kendo class. Toshi and his wife hosted me, and I happened to be the only guest, so it turned into a surprise private lesson. I really enjoyed talking with Toshi and learning about kendo's history and etiquette. The sparring was challenging but fun. I learned how to swing the bamboo sword and different ways to score points, and we took lots of photos. They're very welcoming to foreigners, and their English is excellent. Highly recommend this to anyone visiting Japan or interested in trying kendo!

An absolutely outstanding two hours…loved it. Friendly, informative and fun. Perfect blend of history of Kendo, the etiquette and then the training and sparring. Very highly recommend doing this…my regret is that I’m a 56 year old, slightly overweight bloke so it’s probably too late to start my career in Kendo!!

I had an amazing time doing the Samurai Kendo training experience in Osaka! It was a very interesting and fun experience, and I really enjoyed learning about the basics of Kendo and the traditional techniques behind it. During the training, I learned the three main forms of attacks: men (head attack), do (body attack), and kote (wrist attack ). The instructor was great at explaining the techniques and giving us a chance to practice them ourselves. It was a unique way to experience a part of Japanese culture and learn something completely new. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Osaka who wants to try something fun, active, and culturally meaningful!

A formidable experience. A very warm welcome from the master and his assistants, all of whom were very attentive and good listeners. Lots of kindness and goodwill. Some training exercises and real fights. In addition to that, we were treated to a small combat demonstration between the master and one of his students. A truly excellent experience, everyone loved it. Both adults and children!

It was our first time to try Kendo and Master Toshi made it a memorable one for us. It was a wonderful experience - From the extensive knowledge about the history of Kendo that his wife shared with us; to the interaction and practical experiences, all were amazing! Master Toshi was also very patient in guiding us through the whole session and giving us constant encouragement made a difference. Overall, my partner and I had a great time and it’s definitely one of our best experiences during our time in Japan. For those who haven’t tried Kendo before and would like to make your trip a special one, we highly recommend this place and you would not regret it! P.S: thanks Toshi’s wife for the amazing photoshoot as well as to both of your suggestions in the ramen place! It was fantastic! 😮‍💨