The following instructors were once regular practitioners and teachers at San Jose Kendo Dojo. Though they are now based in different parts of the world both, within or outside the US, their passion for Kendo remains strong, and they continue to practice and teach wherever they are.
Please note that this list is based on the memories of current or recently retired members, so it may not include every sensei who has been part of our dojo. Please reach out to us if we’ve missed you.
Rest in Peace, Richard Tanaka Sensei – Forever in Our Hearts!
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Reiso Kake Sensei, Dojo Shihan 1962 – 1977
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Sho Araki Sensei, Dojo Shihan 1977 – 1978
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Uichi Charlie Tanaka Sensei, Dojo Shihan 1978 – 2019 (Retired)
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Arnold Matsuda Sensei (Kendo Kyoshi 7 Dan, Retired)
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Richard Tanaka Sensei (Kendo 5 Dan, Iaido 4 Dan)
- Ohe Sensei (1980s)
- Maki Sensei (1980s)
- Don Tanaka Sensei (1990s)
- Yohji Sekine Sensei (1990s)
- Yuichi Sekine Sensei (1990s)
- Uchiyama Sensei (Early to Mid 2000s)
- Kenichi Sooda Sensei (Early to Mid 2000s)
- Tyson Mikuni Sensei (Early to Mid 2000s)
- Richard Hill Sensei (Early to Mid 2000s)
- Akira Okuma Sensei (Early to Mid 2000s)
- Takashi Umeda Sensei (Early to Mid 2000s)
- Yoshida Sensei (Early to Mid 2000s)
- Gen Mikuni Sensei
- Bradley Joo Sensei
- Robert Boman Sensei (in Colorado)
- Andy Hsu Sensei
- Yuya Shiraki Sensei
- Yasayuki Shimada Sensei (in Japan)
- Moto Hayashi Sensei (Retired)
- Grace Ahn Sensei (in Southern California)
- Koichiro Iijima Sensei (in Japan)
- Damian Williams Sensei (in Southern California)
- Erica Tam Sensei (in Washington)
- Kohta Fujii Sensei (in Japan)
- Lois Kim Sensei (in South Korea)
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