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The First Woman to Pass 8th dan Exam First Section
The first woman to pass the first section of the 8th dan examination has been named and the AJKF Women’s Committee interviewed her. We were advised about this during the interview with Sato Atsuko sensei, the Committee Chairperson, now the article is published in the AJKF’s Kenso magazine August Issue (in Japanese only). “The First…
FLKW Vol.5 Contents
We are pleased to announce our magazine vol.5 contents as follows: Pioneers of Women’s Kendo Interviews Karukome Mitsuyo (Japan), Kimura Keiko (France) and Donatella Castelli (Italy) Articles Things that Women should Consider by Sakuragi Harumi The Hokubei Butokukai Kendo Nisei Ladies of Nakamura Tokichi by Paul Budden An Introduction to Kendogu for Women 4: Shinai by…
FLKW Vol.5 Contents Update
Following the recent post in connection with French Kendo Open women’s section, we are publishing an article “The Current State and Future of Women’s Kendo in Europe as seen from France Kendo Open” in the vol.5 magazine, replacing “An Introduction to Kendogu for Women 4: Shinai” which was previously announced. Also due to editorial reasons,…
Book Launch – ‘Women and Martial Art in Japan’ by Kate Sylvester
Congratulations to Kate Sylvester sensei for the launch of her new book! She has written for our magazine and her articles include ‘The History of Women’s Participation at the World Kendo Championship Part 1 & 2’ (vol. 1 & 2) and ‘The Paradox of kendo for Women – Deep Human Connection and Collective Silence’ (vol.3).…
Book by Maeda Shinko
We are pleased to announce that Maeda Shinko sensei’s only book “Josei no tameno Kendo Shido Handbook” (Women’s Kendo Instruction Handbook) is on sale at our Japanese subscription site for people in Japan. Or contact us if you want a copy that needs to be shipped outside of Japan. We will confirm the shipment cost…