SHUDOKAN - Kendoc Meeting

Dates

From July 3rd to 5th, 2026

Location

Olympie Gymnasium in Montpellier, France

Description

In partnership with the Japanese association IGKC, Shudokan is hosting an exceptional delegation of 12 sensei from all over Japan.

We are honored to welcome this delegation, a result of the friendly relations we maintain with Japan.

The delegation is accompanied by Kenji KAWAMURA from the Institut Français in Tokyo, kendo practitioner and interpreter.

This visit is part of the Franco-Japanese cultural relations supported by the Occitanie Region.

Sensei

Koetsu SONE - Kyoshi 8^th dan, Head of delegation, Miyagi.
Kazutake ADACHI - Kyoshi 8^th dan, Osaka.
Akito KOSHIMO - Kyoshi 7^th dan, Hiroshima.
Masaru FUJIWARA - Kyoshi 7^th dan, Kanagawa.
Akio KOGO - Kyoshi 7^th dan, Kanagawa.
Tatsuya KUBO - Kyoshi 7^th dan, Osaka.
Takao NAGATA - Renshi 7^th dan, Tokyo.
Yoshinori TAGAWA - Renshi 7^th dan, Chiba.
Kazuo UENO - Kyoshi 7^th dan, Hiroshima.
Toshie OBUCHI - Kyoshi 7^th dan, Miyagi.
Yumiko YASUDA - Kyoshi 7^th dan, Nara.
Teruko SHICHI - 5^th dan, Aichi.

Program

Friday, July 3rd - from 6pm to 8pm
Saturday, July 4th - from 9am to 1pm
Sunday, July 5th - from 9am to 1pm

These seminars are open to all practitioners, regardless of level. Friendship and conviviality are the hallmarks of these encounters.

Practice times and durations have been chosen to allow all participants to practice fully while allowing the delegation time for sightseeing.

A group will be dedicated to Nito practice (two-sword Kendo), as KOGO sensei is an accomplished teacher of this style. This group is open to everyone, regardless of level.

The content of these three days is organized to ensure maximum practice time with the teachers, through both kihon and ji-geiko.

Fee

50 euros.

Accommodation

We are currently negotiating with several hotels in Montpellier to offer you quality accommodation at competitive rates. We will share the offers soon.

Registration

Register Limited spots available, register early!