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Points on Training for Dan Grade Examinations
The number of women taking higher dan grade examinations is increasing yearly.
Sato Atsuko
Apr 14, 20244 min read
‘A Mother’s Heart’ – Solveig Malmkvist (1932-2023)
Having started kendo in 1967 when she was 35, Solveig Malmkvist is one of the few women who started kendo as early as the 1960s in Europe.
Hans Lundberg
Sep 27, 20236 min read
The Current State and Future of Women’s Kendo in Europe as seen in the France Kendo Open
On Christmas Day 2022, a post from France was received on the Facebook group Ladies Kendo Only by Johanna Nowark (Bordeaux, 2-dan).
Robin Jakuen
May 30, 20239 min read
Onna Bugeisha: Women and the Naginata
Women and their role as warriors in the history of Japan is an interesting topic I’d like to touch upon.
Curtis Abu
Feb 2, 20228 min read
Nakano Takeko – the last Samurai of Aizu
Nakano Takeko was a female warrior of the Aizu Domain, who took part in and died during the Boshin War.
Paul Budden
Mar 28, 20216 min read
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