Kenseikai East London
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Kenseikai East London
2 Ettrick St, London
# Kenseikai East London
Kenseikai East London is a traditional martial arts dojo based in Aberfeldy Village, specialising in three Japanese sword and staff disciplines: Iaido, Kendo and Jodo. Founded in 1979 by the late Hanshi Okimitsu Fujii, the dojo maintains deep historical roots, tracing its lineage back 450 years through Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu, one of Japan's oldest martial art forms.
The dojo serves adults of all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. Their teaching philosophy is grounded in the spirit and ethics of Hanshi Fujii, who significantly shaped British martial arts—coaching the British National Team at the 1st World and European Kendo Championships, where they achieved historic success.
What distinguishes Kenseikai East London is its authentic connection to traditional Japanese martial arts culture combined with its impressive heritage. Rather than offering generic fitness classes, they teach genuine martial disciplines that emphasise mental discipline, character development and combat technique. Iaido focuses on mental presence and immediate reaction; Kendo embodies the essence of Japanese sword fighting; Jodo trains practitioners in kata designed to counter katana attacks, with applications adopted by Japanese law enforcement.
The dojo is affiliated with the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai International Division UK Shibu, guaranteeing adherence to established standards and lineage. Their teachers collectively possess extensive knowledge across multiple sword and staff arts, providing comprehensive instruction within a respectful, traditional training environment.
Kenseikai East London is a traditional martial arts dojo based in Aberfeldy Village, specialising in three Japanese sword and staff disciplines: Iaido, Kendo and Jodo. Founded in 1979 by the late Hanshi Okimitsu Fujii, the dojo maintains deep historical roots, tracing its lineage back 450 years through Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu, one of Japan's oldest martial art forms.
The dojo serves adults of all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. Their teaching philosophy is grounded in the spirit and ethics of Hanshi Fujii, who significantly shaped British martial arts—coaching the British National Team at the 1st World and European Kendo Championships, where they achieved historic success.
What distinguishes Kenseikai East London is its authentic connection to traditional Japanese martial arts culture combined with its impressive heritage. Rather than offering generic fitness classes, they teach genuine martial disciplines that emphasise mental discipline, character development and combat technique. Iaido focuses on mental presence and immediate reaction; Kendo embodies the essence of Japanese sword fighting; Jodo trains practitioners in kata designed to counter katana attacks, with applications adopted by Japanese law enforcement.
The dojo is affiliated with the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai International Division UK Shibu, guaranteeing adherence to established standards and lineage. Their teachers collectively possess extensive knowledge across multiple sword and staff arts, providing comprehensive instruction within a respectful, traditional training environment.
Services offered
Iaido instructionKendo classesJodo trainingBeginner martial arts tuitionAdvanced practitioner coachingKata instructionCharacter development through martial artsJapanese sword and staff arts mentoring