About Mililani Kendo Club.
Welcome to the Mililani Kendo Club website. The Mililani Kendo Club was founded in 1983 by chief instructor James Oka Sensei. Throughout the years our members and senseis have continued to practice diligently in an effort to perpetuate the concept of being a lifelong learner as outlined by the All Japan Kendo Federation:
"Kendo Rinen is a way to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the Katana” This is the concept of Ningen Kiesei...seeking perfection in both mind and body...the spirit to become an excellent human being. With this effort we keep the Beginner’s Mind...alert and ready."Let’s Keiko together.
The Chief Instructor.
Carl Nakamura
Carl Nakamura Sensei (5 dan) is the third chief instructor for Mililani Kendo Club since it was founded. He has continued to lead and inspired many kenshi (kendoist) to find and hone their passion for kendo.
Practice.
Join us at our practices.
Mondays 7:00pm – 8:30pm
in the Martial Arts Room
Thursdays 7:00pm – 8:30pm
in the Annex Building
Our Senseis.
Mark Miyamoto
Renshi 6 Dan
Mark Miyamoto
Started practicing kendo in 1985 and ended up representing Hawaii in the World Championships four times (Kyoto, 1997; Santa Clara, 2000; Taiwan, 2006; Sao Paulo, 2009).
Wesley Fujimoto
Renshi 6 Dan
2 Dan (Iaido)
Wesley Fujimoto
Started practicing kendo from 6 years old and ended up representing Hawaii in the World Championships three times (Scotland, 2003; Taiwan, 2006; Italy, 2012).
Back
Lawrence Chun
5 Dan
Lawrence Chun
Started practicing kendo from 4 years old and ended up representing Hawaii in the World Championships four times (Korea, 1988; Canada, 1991; France, 1994; Kyoto, 1997) and many more as assistant coach.
Back
Logan Uyehara
5 Dan
Logan Uyehara
Started practicing kendo from 18 years old at Ewa Kendo Club and becoming a Mililani member under James Oka Sensei.
Nicole Chun
5 Dan
Nicole Chun
Started practicing kendo from the age of 13 and ended up representing Hawaii in the World Championships four times (Taiwan, 2006; Brazil, 2009; Italy, 2012; Tokyo, 2015).