Links

Kendo, Iaido, & Jodo as explained by the All Japan Kendo Federation https://www.kendo.or.jp/en/knowledge/

Affiliated and 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

VA Tech Kendo Club https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/organization/vtkendo (We are an outside advisor and assistant instructor)

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/

Kanso Dojo (Harrisonburg location) https://www.edgeeffectfitness.com/martialarts

Atlanta Jodo https://www.jodoatlanta.com (They are affiliated with us)

Elkton Ki Aikdo (Kelley sensei’s Aikido & Iaido dojo) http://www.kelleyki.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

Kosho School of Karate (England sensei’s Karate, Jodo, & Iaido dojo) https://koshoschoolofkarate.com

Chop Talk (England sensei’s podcast) http://choptalk.podbean.com/

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 (US based)

Mountain Teachings (Skyjiro dealer and Muso Shinden Ryu instructional videos) https://www.mountainteachings.com/

Leather Tsuba (Preferred tsuba maker) http://www.leathertsuba.com

Kataaro (Preferred iai obi) https://www.kataaro.com/Products/Iaido-Belt__4993.aspx

RVA Katana (Local Japanese sword seller both production and Nihonto) http://www.rva-katana.com

Rewrap Studio (Ito rewrapping service) https://rewrapstudio.com/

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

Yari no Hanzo https://www.yarinohanzo.com

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/

Urufu (Preferred sword carry bag maker) https://www.Urufu.com

Tokensho (Custom Japanese Nihonto made with modern steel) https://tokensho.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/

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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