Kendo, Iaido, & Jodo as explained by the All Japan Kendo Federation https://www.kendo.or.jp/en/knowledge/
Affiliated and Surrounding Dojos
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
Staunton Kendo FB (I’ll be posting more often here) https://www.facebook.com/StauntonHarrisonburgKendo
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
Kanso Dojo (Harrisonburg location) https://www.edgeeffectfitness.com/martialarts
UVA Kendo https://www.instagram.com/uvakendo/ (I am an advisor)
VA Tech Kendo Club https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/organization/vtkendo (I am an outside advisor and visiting instructor)
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
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/
Japanese Sword Arts Study RVA: https://www.facebook.com/JSARVA/
Blacksburg Kodokan Aikido: https://sites.google.com/view/kodokanaikidoblacksburg/home
Buchanan Bujinkan Dojo: https://www.facebook.com/KarasukageDojo
Greebrier Traditional Martial Arts Society: https://www.facebook.com/Greenbrier-Traditional-Martial-Arts-Society-Yatagarasu-no-Dojo-200602554115110/
Hurricane Tiger: https://hurricanetiger.com/
Myo Sim Kendo: (Tuesdays) Albermarle ACAC
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)
Mountain Teachings (Skyjiro dealer and Muso Shinden Ryu instructional videos) https://www.mountainteachings.com/
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
RVA Katana (Local Japanese sword seller both production and Nihonto) http://www.rva-katana.com
Yugen Swords (Sword Polishing) https://www.yugenswords.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)
Seisho Canada (Preferred custom kote maker) https://seishocanada.com/
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/
Furui Clothing (Preferred sword bag maker) https://furuiclothing.wixsite.com/furuiclothing
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:
Taproot Acupuncture: http://www.emilyhedberg.com/
Anita Smith Acupuncture: https://www.anitasmithacupuncture.com/
Health TLC: https://www.healthtlc.com/
Local leather shop that can take on a variety of custom tasks
Cobblestone Shoe & Leather Repair https://www.facebook.com/CobblestoneShoppes
Local Artist
Ivan Pesic (Does budo related paintings and prints) https://www.ipartstudio.com/
Kiyomi Takahashi (Professional Calligrapher) https://kyomisho.com
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