About us

Tozenji Junior Kendo Club started practicing in March, 2009 as an extra practice location for kendokas from various clubs who love kendo and wanted to practice more. The following year, in November 2010, Tozenji Junior Kendo Club became a member of the Canadian Kendo Federation (CKF) and the British Columbia Kendo Federation (BCKF). Since then, Tozenji Junior Kendo Club has been an active member of these organizations.
            Our club consists of  mostly junior members. We never forget our focus on improving and maintaining our fundamentals throughout the numerous drills and exercises. Our fun,  "at home" environment dojo welcomes those who are hard-working and passionate about the martial art.

President & Founder
      Toshihiro Hamanaka (Kendo Renshi 7th Dan)

Head Instructor
      Tsuyoshi Hamanaka (Kendo 4th Dan, Idaido 2nd Dan)
             16th World Kendo Championships (2012 in Italy) ---Team Canada Member
             15th World Kendo Championships (2015 in Japan)--Team Canada Member