Kobayashi Setsuko sensei, a true pioneer of women's kendo, receives The Kendo Meritorious Service Award
- Fine Ladies Kendo Worldwide
- 5 days ago
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On 5 November, the All Japan Kendo Federation presented the Kendo Meritorious Service Award to 69 individuals, including Kobayashi Setsuko sensei, from various prefectures. Kobayashi sensei is a true pioneer of women's kendo. Now aged 87, she embodies a lifelong kendo practice, as demonstrated by her participation this year in the All Japan Kendo Enbu Taikai (Kyoto Taikai) for the first time in seven years. She is the second woman to pass 7th dan in 1991, as the role model, while the women kenshi population was growing rapidly. She has been paving the way for the women's kendo ever since. She continues to teach the group Fine Ladies in Tokyo, twice a week. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Kobayashi sensei. We also express our profound gratitude for her many years of guidance and teaching.
＊The Kendo Meritorious Service Award
This award is presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to the development and promotion of kendo.
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