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DUBLIN KENDO KOBUKAI Media
Dublin Kendo Kobukai is lucky enough to have been featured in national media a number of times. From regular articles in Irish Fighter Magazine, appearances in national papers, national ad campaigns, and TV Shows. You can find a selection of our media appearances and articles below.
VIDEOS
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The following are some recent clips from our seminars and public demonstrations.
Irish Kendo: 20 Years in the Making
Taking a behind the scenes look at the recent Kendo Seminar, part of the 20 year anniversary celebrations. You'll see some great Kendo, great instruction, and even greater friendships.
Polish Team Visit and International Women's Day
Dublin Kendo were delighted to welcome old friends and new with a visit from the National Polish Kendo Team! The joined us for a wonderful training session celebrating International Women's Day!
Irish Kendo on TV3
Irish National Kendo Squad members demonstrating Kendo on Saturday AM on TV3 ahead of a demo at the holiday world show at the request of the Japanese Embassy. It was a little last minute, but we think they did great.
Dublin Kendo at Shurikon 2020
A short fun video showing the members of Dublin Kendo Demonstrating Iaido, Jodo and Kendo. And some general fun behind the scenes moments as we enjoyed the 'con.
Ueda Sensei Jodo Seminar 2023
Thank you so much to Ueda Sensei 上田花代子 for this wonderful seminar and all the great teaching! Huge thank you to Elena Vatolina Sensei for making all this possible and helping with Irish Jodo Development! Thank you so much to Andy Watson Sensei and Stojanka Vidinic Sensei for your support, help and great inspiration! We are all really grateful!
Thank you to all who travelled from abroad! You made this event even more special! Thank you for coming to Ireland!
Winterkendo seminar 2023 in Estepona
Winterkendo seminar 2023 in Estepona is sadly over now and we came back home. What an event! Amazing atmosphere, Kendo and people made us feel like it was middle of the SUMMER . I made a small video putting all memories together to how I saw it; “Look with your eyes, but see with your heart”.
Iaido Embu at Irish National Kendo Championships 2017
"At last weekend's Irish National Kendo Championships and Ambassador's Cup, a demonstration of the Japanese martial art of Iaido was held. Iaido translates into English as "the way of mental presence and immediate reaction" and derives from samurai tradition". Courtesy of the Embassy of Japan in Ireland.
Which group of warriors will display the can-do (or should that be Kendo?) attitude needed to triumph in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday morning? With thanks to @dublinKendo and @kendoeireann. #RWC2019 #ENGvRSA pic.twitter.com/ONGW2wvzmn
— RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) November 1, 2019
ARTICLES
Click Here to Read West Sensei Seminar Makes Irish Iaido History
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Below are a selection of articles and media appearances in Irish Fighter Magazine.
Irish Fighter Magazine, Issue 2, 2015. "The BKA and the Phantom Terror", the experience of two of our instructors in their Iaido exams.
Irish Fighter Magazine, Issue 4 , 2016. "O'Brien and Kennedy Make Irish Martial Arts History", the experience of two of our instructors in their Jodo exams.
Irish Fighter Magazine, Issue 4 , 2016. "O'Brien is Winner at This Year's Masamune Taikai", what it is like to compete in an international Iaido Competition.
Irish Fighter Magazine, Issue 2 , 2017. "Kathryn Cassidy - Ireland's Warrior Woman", a profile on Dublin Kendo instructor Kathryn Cassidy.
Irish Fighter Magazine, Issue 4 , 2017. "Art of the Japanese Sword".
Irish Fighter Magazine, Issue 2 , 2018. "Soul of the Samurai: Living the Warrior Way". A profile on Budo's effect on daily life from Dublin Kendo Instructor Batman O'Brien
Irish Fighter Magazine, Issue 2 , 2018. "Belfast Brings the Budo". Members of Dublin Kendo travel north to support our friends and the arts.
Irish Fighter Magazine, Issue 4 , 2018. "Eight Swords for Dublin". Celebrating a successful grading for Dublin Kendo Iaido students
Irish Fighter Magazine, Issue 4 , 2019. "Jodo: A National Treasure Martial Art". Celebrating the successful of Jodo in Dublin Kendo Kobukai.
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