Vol.8 (2026 spring issue)
Scheduled for March 2026.

Vol. 8 Contents:

The Pioneers of Women's Kendo Interviews

Nemoto Michiyo (Japan)

Judith Bösiger-Isenschmid (Switzerland)

Liz Dutton (UK & New Zealand)

Articles

New Legacy for Kichise Zengoro – Paul Budden
From Korea to the Global Stage: A Brief Overview of Women and Kumdo in Korea – Kate Sylvester
The Past and Future of the Tokyo Women Kendo Training Session – Hamamura Megumi
Fighting with Love: Reclaiming my Shinai at Kitamoto – Michelle Lim
The Stara Wieś Kendo Camp: The Lasting Impact of Sports Psychology in Kendo – Agnieszka Nakabayashi and Monika Małachowska
Tanden for Women – Robin Jakuen
Sports Injuries and Prevention Methods in Women’s Kendo – Ray Gardiner
The 64th AJWKC Report – FLKW
The 2nd Women 7-dan Tournament – FLKW
Interview with Yuriko Lee – Film “Spirit Moves”
Thinking Outside of the Box: The Unsheathed Mind—Forging a Path Beyond the Dojo – Irina Modevtchi

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