Overcoming one's self: Aran Samson
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Aran joined MKC in 2019 during our beginners recruitment and has moved to our intermediate class in 2020. He continues to practice his...
Manila Kendo
- Sep 28, 2021
- 2 min
Starting young: Yumi Sasaki
Yumi Sasaki was part of our January batch in 2018. A young and talented kendoka who is consistent with practicing in our club's classes....
Manila Kendo
- Sep 21, 2021
- 2 min
Crafting one's development: Lambert Antonio
Lambert Antonio joined MKC in 2010 and an active supporter and participant in our activities. As our club's artist and head 'craftsman',...
Manila Kendo
- Sep 6, 2021
- 2 min
Kendo is for Everyone: Chichay Sison
Chichay Sison is part of our 2020 beginner's batch. She continues to attend our E-suburi + HIIT program as often as she can as she...
Manila Kendo
- Aug 30, 2021
- 2 min
Discovering Kendo: Tet Grajo
Tet Grajo joined Manila Kendo Club in 2013 and have been actively participating and helping the club ever since. She now resides in...
Manila Kendo
- Aug 23, 2021
- 1 min
Limitless: Elvira Inoue
Elvira Inoue "Tita Elvie" joined MKC in 2009 and participates in all Manila Kendo Club activities. She is an avid supporter in events...
Manila Kendo
- Aug 16, 2021
- 3 min
A Family in a Family; Kathleen Tan Jadie
Kathleen Tan Jadie is a mother of three kendokas practicing in MKC with her husband. She practices together with the family in and out of...
Manila Kendo
- Jul 27, 2021
- 2 min
A Warrior at heart; Emerson Ingco
Emerson Ingco joined Manila Kendo Club in 2008 and was a passionate supporter of MKC's activities and ensured to catch up with the...
Manila Kendo
- Jul 19, 2021
- 1 min
Finding My Voice in Kendo: Philip Payuyo
Philip Payuyo began his Kendo journey in Manila Kendo Club in August 2015. He trains and participates regularly in MKC events and...
Manila Kendo
- Jul 5, 2021
- 1 min
Exposures and Mindsets: Robbi Sanchez
Robbi Sanchez joined Manila Kendo Club in January 2012 and has been an avid supporter of the club over the years. Read more of what he...
Manila Kendo
- Jun 21, 2021
- 2 min
Understanding Kendo: Wally Chamsay
Wally Chamsay joined Manila Kendo Club in 2001 and practices regularly in both our locations. He teaches the Beginners and Intermediate...
Darrelle Matienzo
- May 9, 2021
- 2 min
Started with a Single Stitch: Darrelle Matienzo
Darrelle Matienzo joined MKC in 2019. He actively participates and supports our events. He is also dedicated kendoka despite the sudden...
Mark San Felipe
- Apr 4, 2021
- 1 min
Passion and Collections: Mark San felipe
Mark San Felipe is part of our 2020 January beginner's batch. He is a dedicated kendoka despite the sudden hit of the pandemic. He...
Ren Alquitran
- Mar 6, 2021
- 2 min
A Work in Progress and a Journey of Self-Discovery: Claren Alquitran
Claren Alquitran is part of our 2020 January beginner's batch. She is a dedicated kendoka despite the sudden hit of the pandemic. She...
Kyrios Renn Zipagan
- Feb 7, 2021
- 2 min
A Never Forgotten Promise: Kyrios Renn Zipagan
Kyrios Renn Zipagan is part of our 2020 January beginner's batch. He is a dedicated kendoka despite the sudden hit of the pandemic. He...
Satoshi Fuji
- Jan 24, 2021
- 2 min
Kendo is Love: Satoshi Fuji
Satoshi Fuji sensei joined MKC in 2018 and have been practicing with us regularly. He provides meticulous feedbacks that helps our...
Hans Quiazon
- Mar 15, 2019
- 4 min
My Four Quadrants of Full Devotion: Hans Quiazon
I know that there are a good amount of people who find devoting themselves to Kendo challenging. Even I experience that difficulty once...
Sam Cruz
- Feb 6, 2019
- 5 min
A Frail Girl’s Journey Into Learning Kendo: Sam Cruz
In the Philippines, there’s this “inside joke” about how Pinoy moms would blame everything on using a computer: “kaka-kompyuter mo...
Patricia Talavera
- Nov 9, 2018
- 3 min
The Kendo in Me: Patricia Talavera
“Bakit ka nagkendo? Sa dinamidami ng martial arts, bakit yan pa?” (“Why kendo? Of all the martial arts, why that one?”) I’d say instinct...
Pierce Sotelo
- Sep 6, 2018
- 2 min
Life in Kendogi and Hakama: Pierce Sotelo
Pierce Sotelo started in Manila Kendo Club in mid 2018. Read about his journey here. Pierce Sotelo (3rd from the right) in the Manila...
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