Cherry Hill Kenyu Kai

Cherry Hill Kenyu Kai Kendo, is composed of two kanji: "ken", meaning sword, and "Do", meaning 'the way/path of'. Together the term is literally the "way of the sword".

Philadelphia
2125 Chestnut Street
Tu Fr. 7:30-9:30pm Su 2-4pm

Princeton Kendo
25 Laurel Ave, Kingston, NJ Su 9:30-12pm

Upenn Kendo - Private club

Penn State Kendo - Private club It is a martial arts tradition spawned by the traditional school of swordsmanship (ryu) of ancient Japan, and was practiced by and large by the bushi, or samurai class of the era. As practice with real blades is inher

ently dangerous, the schools developed a dummy sword called a shinai, and a set of protective equipment called bogu which protects the head (men), wrists (kote), chest (do), and groin (tare). Kendo training is based on a variety of movements of attack and defense know as waza. Most fundamental are stance, footwork, cuts, thrusts, feints, and parries. Though is it a highly strenuous activity, kendo is also a means to strengthen the mind and the will to to improve oneself. It is this aspect of kendo that attracts many of its most devoted practitioners. A Kendo bout with skilled opponent is an intense experience. For a moment in time concentration is absolute, conscious thought is suppressed, and action is instinctive. Such training develops in the serious student powers of resolution and endurance under pressure which frequently affects his or her life beyond the confines of the training hall. Iaido, In the beginning Iai-jutsu was a part of Ken-jutsu. When time passed and as a result of the relatively peaceful Tokugawa period many masters saw in Iaido an excellent way of developing spiritual, mental and physical discipline. Iaido was born. Iaido does not actually mean overcoming an enemy, but overcoming one's own self. The only and the most dangerous opponent in Iaido is the iaidoka themself.

Great results at the GNE Youth Tournament 🙌Masa Yonekawa (Junior. Mix Team) 🥇 Collin Lu (Senior Youth Individuals)🥈 Yumi...
05/18/2026

Great results at the GNE Youth Tournament 🙌
Masa Yonekawa (Junior. Mix Team) 🥇
Collin Lu (Senior Youth Individuals)🥈
Yumi, Aki and Masa Yonekawa (Mixed Youth and Adult team)🥈

05/08/2026

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05/08/2026

Our members 😊

05/08/2026
Our instructors ❤️
11/05/2025

Our instructors ❤️

Shin sensei of Yale Kendo Club visited us on 4/22/25
04/23/2025

Shin sensei of Yale Kendo Club visited us on 4/22/25

2025 Spring Penn in-house shinsa and Social
04/21/2025

2025 Spring Penn in-house shinsa and Social

2025 Harvard University Kendo Championship Penn First Place 🥇
03/24/2025

2025 Harvard University Kendo Championship

Penn First Place 🥇

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2125 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
19103

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Tuesday 8pm - 9:30pm
Friday 8pm - 9:30pm
Sunday 11:30am - 1:30pm

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