Kendo, Iaido, & Jodo as explained by the All Japan Kendo Federation https://www.kendo.or.jp/en/knowledge/
Dojo Gear recommendations: https://stauntonkendo.com/shinken-recommendations/
Surrounding Dojos
Staunton Kendo FB (I’ll be posting more often here) https://www.facebook.com/StauntonKendo
Staunton Kendo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staunton_kendo/
Staunton Park & Recreation (Where you sign up for Staunton classes, under Fitness & Wellbeing) https://www.ci.staunton.va.us/departments/parks-recreation-/programs-activities/recreational-classes
Paul Shin’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0M2iPMcgi_R97BrVc-usDQ
All United States Kendo Federation http://www.auskf.info/index.htm
South Eastern United States Kendo Federation http://www.seuskf.org
Mountain Teachings: https://www.mountainteachings.com/
Michigan Koryu Kenkyukai (Boylan sensei’s Jodo & Iaido dojo, as well as his blog) https://budobum.wordpress.com
Charlottesville Yoseikan (Where King sensei does MJER Iaido)
https://www.crozetyoseikan.com/ (Doug Gellman sensei) dzg@hotmail.com
Waynesboro YMCA Karate (Where King sensei does Shito-ryu Karate)
https://www.waynesboroymca.com/group-fitness/martial-arts
Local Japanese language meetup group (We are affiliated with them)
Charlottesville Japanese Language and Culture Meetup https://www.meetup.com/The-Charlottesville-Japanese-Language-and-Culture-Meetup
If your in Tokyo and want check out a Kendo themed cafe
Zanshin http://www.zanshin.tokyo/in/english
Recommended training gear suppliers & manufacturers (Outside US)
AJKF Online Shop https://zenkenren-shop.com
SDK Supplies (Kim Taylor sensei’s business, email is best) https://sdksupplies.netfirms.com
(Jo, Bokkens, and Leather tsuba for Jodo)
Bujin Design https://www.bujindesign.com/leather-crafts
(Leather tsuba dome for bokken)
Kendo Star https://kendostar.com/
Budo Design https://budodesign.co.uk
Seido Shop https://www.seidoshop.com
Tozando http://www.tozandoshop.com/
Zen Nihon Budogu https://zennihonbudogu.com/
Budo Aoi: https://budo-aoi.com/
Yamato Budogu: https://www.yamatobudogu.com/
Local Deep Muscle Sport Massage, Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, & Physical Therapist
Massage:
Healing Touch Body Works https://sites.google.com/site/healingtouchbw/Home?authuser=0
Aliceia Anderson: https://aliceiaanderson.amtamembers.com/about-me
Holistic Massage and Wellness, LLC https://www.holisticmassageandwellness.net/services-and-rates
Jenny Moon https://jennymoon.amtamembers.com/
Mountain Massage (Lexington & Staunton) https://www.mountain222massage.com
Chiropractor:
Heneberry Chiropractic http://www.heneberrychiropractic.com
Physical Therapy and Dry Needling:
Synergy https://www.ivyrehab.com/brand/synergy-rehab-wellness/
Acupuncture:
Anita Smith Acupuncture: https://www.anitasmithacupuncture.com/
Local leather shop that can take on a variety of custom tasks
Cobblestone Shoe & Leather Repair https://www.facebook.com/CobblestoneShoppes
Budo related art works
Ivan Pesic (Does budo related paintings and prints) https://www.ipartstudio.com/
Kiyomi Takahashi (Professional Calligrapher) https://kyomisho.com
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