Kendo, Iaido, & Jodo as explained by the All Japan Kendo Federation https://www.kendo.or.jp/en/knowledge/
Affiliated and Surrounding Dojos
All United States Kendo Federation http://www.auskf.info/index.htm
South Eastern United States Kendo Federation http://www.seuskf.org
Staunton Kendo FB (I’ll be posting more often here) https://www.facebook.com/StauntonKendo
Staunton Park & Recreation (Where you sign up for Staunton classes) https://www.ci.staunton.va.us/departments/parks-recreation-/programs-activities/recreational-classes
Kanso Dojo https://www.edgeeffectfitness.com/martialarts (Our second location)
UVA Kendo https://www.instagram.com/cvillekendo/ (I’m the outside advisor)
VA Tech Kendo Club (I’m an outside instructor) http://www.kendo.org.vt.edu
Elkton Ki Aikdo (Kelley sensei’s Aikido & Iaido dojo) http://www.kelleyki.com
Koryo Martial Arts (Hoang sensei’s Kendo dojo) http://www.koryomartialarts.org/kendo.html
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)
(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
Capital Area Budokai http://www.capitalareabudokai.org/index.php
Boylan sensei is affiliated with their Jodo program.
We are affiliated with their Kendo program.
Blue Ridge Karate Club (JKO Shito ryu karate) https://www.facebook.com/Blue-Ridge-Karate-Club-114162075304881/?epa=SEARCH_BOX
Maryland Jodo (Dan Soares’ old group) http://shintomusoryu.org/
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
Private Japanese language lessons: una.volkova.lv@gmail.com
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)
Kiyota Company (Store in Maryland) http://www.kiyotacompany.com/index.html
E-bogu https://www.e-bogu.com
Leather Tsuba (Preferred tsuba maker) http://www.leathertsuba.com
King Fisher Woodworks https://kingfisherwoodworks.com
Rive Reed Crafts (Bokken with saya) https://riverreedcrafts.com
Kataaro (Preferred iai obi) https://www.kataaro.com/Products/Iaido-Belt__4993.aspx
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)
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/
Furui Clothing https://furuiclothing.wixsite.com/furuiclothing (Preferred sword bag maker)
Urufu (Preferred sword carry bag maker) https://www.Urufu.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
Chiropractor:
Heneberry Chiropractic http://www.heneberrychiropractic.com
Still looking for a good acupuncturist and sport physical therapist!
Local leather shop that can take on a variety of custom tasks
Cobblestone Shoe & Leather Repair https://www.facebook.com/CobblestoneShoppes
Local Artist (Does budo related paintings)
Ivan Pesic https://www.ipartstudio.com/
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