Great experience! Very educational and authentic. Highly recommended! - We had the great pleasure of participating in an unforgettable samurai experience with a real Kendo master. Kenshi introduced us to the world of Kendo – a cultural and historical treasure of Japanese history – with great commitment, respect, patience and exemplary manners. From the basics to a real practice fight, he accompanied us step by step. ES was not only educational but also incredibly exciting and inspiring. His way of teaching was particularly impressive – always mindful, respectful and motivating. Finally, Kenshi gave us plenty of personal tips for sightseeing and dining in Okinawa, which completed the experience perfectly. Overall, it was a unique and profound experience – highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience Japanese culture in an authentic way.

Such a unique experience! - We had an amazing time during the Kendo Experience! Taiji was an awesome instructor and we had a lot of laughs throughout. 10/10, would recommend to everyone interested in a more physical activity based experience!

An Unforgettable Experience! - The Kendo lesson in Okinawa was one of the absolute highlights of our trip! The experience was not only incredibly fun, but also a wonderful introduction to traditional Japanese martial arts and culture. Our instructor Taiji Yamakawa was fantastic—he explained everything clearly in English, making it easy to understand the techniques and philosophy behind Kendo. His passion for the art was contagious, and his encouraging and patient teaching style made the session both engaging and rewarding. It was no surprise to learn that Taiji was a Kendo champion a few years ago! Beyond learning a few of the basic strikes, footwork, and etiquette, we also gained insight into the discipline, focus, and spirit that make Kendo such a revered practice in Japan. It was a full-body workout—challenging, yet exhilarating! We left feeling energized, accomplished, and with a newfound appreciation for this centuries-old martial art. This was unlike anything we’ve ever done before, and my brother-in-law was inspired to continue Kendo for exercise back home. If you're looking for a unique, cultural, fun, and physically engaging experience in Okinawa, we highly recommend booking this experience. It’s an amazing value and an unforgettable way to immerse yourself in Japanese culture!

I loved it - This was awesome. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to try it. If given the opportunity again, I would definitely do it.

Great moment - We spent a very nice moment with our kendo teacher! It was a great experience. Good balance between practice and discussion!

Give it a go, you won’t regret it :) - Taiji San is an awesome and enthusiastic instructor. My wife and I had so much fun learning about Kendo. From the techniques to the equipment and so much more. Highly recommend going to any martial arts enthusiast.

Such a unique and fun experience! - We had such a wonderful time with our instructor, Taiji, who was VERY patient with us. We learned a lot about Kendo, and tried our best to fight each other without laughing. We highly recommend this unique experience.

Fantastic Experience - Don't hesitate, book it ! - We came to Japan determined to experience the culture. If this is your aim, this is the experience for you. We arrived at the venue, a huge beautiful dojo, not really knowing what to expect of our lesson. We quickly realised that we had Sensei Taiji to ourselves. I should make clear, we have no experience of Kendo, not even the basics. Getting dressed into the do-gi was an experience in itself. Taiji was encouraging and showed patience and humour when he taught us the sport's etiquette and then the basics movements. He is an excellent instructor, demonstrating and explaining clearly as we went along, whilst also making the experience fun and informative. After a little practice, he pitted us against each other, (great fun) and then challenged us individually. Like a pro boxer, he bobbed and weaved, showing true skill. He then demonstrated just how fast a true proficient is. This was a truly amazing and unforgettable experience, informative, energetic and above all, fun. Nothing was too much trouble. Once we had finished, having next to zero Japanese, Taiji booked us a taxi to a local ramen restaurant that he recommended. That was wonderful too. Thank you Taiji for an unforgettable afternoon.

Awesome experience - Such and awesome and interesting experience, had so fun . The kendo teachers would very helpful and full of knowledge which made the class so fun. Would definitely do again . And highly recommend this experience. And any skill level can experience this.

Don't hesitate, just book already! - We had an amazing time! Very informative, a ton of fun and a must have experience! You don't need any special gear, and the dojo was a beautiful setting. As someone with experience teaching and martial arts, it was a well structured class.