Davao Kendo Club Official Website


Davao Kendo Club (ダバオ 剣道 クラブ) was founded on May 31, 2014, by Phillip Lim, 3rd Dan, along with a group of committed pioneering students. Their goal is to promote the principles and practices of Kendo in Davao. Significantly, it is the first Official Kendo club to be established in Mindanao after World War II. 

Guided by its instructors and visiting senseis, the club is dedicated to training new kendokas and fervently upholds the virtues and etiquette (reigi) essential to Kendo practice. The commitment to these principles ensures that the club not only teaches skills, physical aspects of Kendo but also instills the core values and discipline that define the martial art.

Club Resident and Visiting Sensei/Senpai:

Phillip Lim, 3rd Dan
Matsuda Kazuya, 3rd Dan
Paul Minoza, 4th Dan
Kitai Shingaki, 5th Dan
Masahiro Ono, 7th Dan
David Yeo, 7th Dan
Davao Kendo Club

The Davao Kendo Club is a proud member of the United Kendo Federation of the Philippines. 

The club pioneered the establishment of school-based Kendo clubs in Davao, including:

Davao Doctors College Kendo Club (2015) - First school-based Kendo club in Davao
Ateneo De Davao Kendo Club (2017) - First university-based Kendo club in Davao
Davao City High National School Kendo Club (2022) - First public school in the Philippines to have a school-based Kendo club
Lyceum of the Philippines University Davao Kendo Club (LPUDKC) (January 2024)

Davao Kendo Club

Davao Kendo Club (ダバオ 剣道 クラブ) was founded on May 31, 2014, by Phillip Lim, 3rd Dan, along with a group of committed pioneering students. Their goal is to promote the principles and practices of Kendo in Davao. Significantly, it is the first Official Kendo club to be established in Mindanao after World War II. Guided by its instructors and visiting sensei's, the club is dedicated to training new kendokas and fervently upholds the virtues and etiquette (reigi) essential to Kendo practice. The commitment to these principles ensures that the club not only teaches skills, physical aspects of Kendo but also instills the core values and discipline that define the martial art. Club resident and visiting Sensei's / Senpai: David Yeo, 7th Dan Masahiro Ono, 7th Dan Paul Minoza, 4th Dan Phillip Lim,3rd Dan Matsuda Kazuya,3rd Dan DAVAO KENDO CLUB Affiliated with the United Kendo Federation of the Philippines started the first school-based kendo club in Davao. -Davao Doctors College Kendo Club, 2015 - first school-based kendo club in Davao -Ateneo Kendo Club, 2017 - first university school-based kendo club in Davao -Davao City High National School Kendo Club, 2022 first public school to have a school-based kendo club -Lyceum of the Philippines Davao Kendo Club, 2024 ダバオ剣道クラブ(ダバオ 剣道 クラブ)は、2014年5月31日にフィリップ・リム(3段)と共に献身的な先駆者の学生たちによって設立されました。その目的は、ダバオにおける剣道の理念と実践を広めることです。特に、第二次世界大戦後、ミンダナオで最初の公式な剣道クラブとして設立された点が重要です。 クラブは指導者や訪問する先生方の指導の下、新しい剣士たちを訓練し、剣道の練習に欠かせない礼儀(礼儀)を熱心に守り続けています。これらの理念に対する献身は、クラブが単に技術や剣道の身体的側面を教えるだけでなく、武道を定義する核心的な価値観や規律を身に付けさせることを確実にします。 クラブの常駐および訪問する先生方/先輩たち: デイビッド・ヨウ(7段) 小野正弘(7段) ポール・ミノザ(4段) フィリップ・リム(3段) 松田和也(3段) ダバオ剣道クラブ フィリピン剣道連盟に加盟しており、ダバオで最初の学校を拠点とする剣道クラブを設立しました。 ダバオ・ドクターズ・カレッジ剣道クラブ、2015年 - ダバオで最初の学校ベースの剣道クラブ アテネオ剣道クラブ、2017年 - ダバオで最初の大学ベースの剣道クラブ ダバオ市立高等学校剣道クラブ、2022年 - 公立学校として最初に学校ベースの剣道クラブを設立 フィリピン・リセウム・ダバオ剣道クラブ、2024年
Davao Kendo Club
Davao Kendo Club2 days ago
Saturday Keiko - October 05, 2025

Many thanks to the attendees last night. The dojo becomes so lively whenever many kendokas go to practice. Keep on making that beautiful kendo minna-san!

The dojo is currently doing open recruitment every Saturday night. Feel free to drop by.

For inquries contact us below 💌

(0954) 470 2925
davao@kendo.ph

Visit the Davao Kendo Dojo at Budo Senshi Martial Arts Center Inc - 武道 戦士, Fairlanes Bowling Alley, F. Torres Street, Davao City.

Stay connected with the club on social media:

Facebook: Davao Kendo Club
Instagram: www.instagram.com/davaokendo
X (Twitter): https://x.com/davaokendoclub
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davaokendo
For more information, visit our website at www.davaokendo.com.

Keiko Schedules:

Regular Classes
Tues(for LPU only), Wed, & Fri 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sats 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Kid’s Class
Sats 3:00pm- 4:30pm

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Davao Kendo Club
Davao Kendo Club6 days ago
Job well done to our members who placed during the Brave heart Shiai hosted by Yushinkai last Sunday September 28, 2025. 🤩 🥇🥈🎖️

1st Place Women’s
Czarina Minoza

2nd Place Women’s
Drewl Rabaya

Figthing Spirit Award Women’s
Tatiana Chatreuse

Figthing Spirit Award Men’s
Awit Pulido

Thank you to Keitai Shingaki sensei for donating the shinais for the prizes. 😊

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Davao Kendo Club
Davao Kendo Club2 weeks ago
Regular attendance has been really good at the dojo lately. This fills us with joy and it just fires you all up when you hear plenty of kiai and energy from the members. This Saturday keiko was more exciting than usual. 🥰 Thank you to the attending members for bringing out that extra fire in you!! We look forward to seeing more of your kendo!❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

The dojo is currently doing open recruitment every Saturday night. Feel free to drop by.

For inquries contact us below 💌

(0954) 470 2925
davao@kendo.ph

Visit the Davao Kendo Dojo at Budo Senshi Martial Arts Center , Fairlanes Bowling Alley, F. Torres Street, Davao City.

Stay connected with the club on social media:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/davaokendo
Instagram: www.instagram.com/davaokendo
X (Twitter): https://x.com/davaokendoclub
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davaokendo
For more information, visit our website at www.davaokendo.com.

Keiko Schedules:

Regular Classes
Tues(for LPU only), Wed, & Fri 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sats 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Kid’s Class
Sats 3:00pm- 4:30pm
Davao Kendo Club
Davao Kendo Club2 weeks ago
A big Thank you to Ai kendo Club in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur for the special welcome of our members during their visit for keiko! ❤️

We appreciate the efforts of Aimi Sabri sensei and her members for the care and teachings that they shared to our following members:

Xylia Alzate
Mae Patalinghug
Janelle Dacumos - DKC/Metro Kendo

In return we shall share your teachings and love for Kendo to others as well. May both our clubs continue this strong bond of friendship in the pursuit of beautiful kendo. We look forward to more kendo with you! Thank you very much!! ☺️😁⚔️

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Davao Kendo Club
Davao Kendo Club2 weeks ago
Welcome home to our members who were part of the Philippine Team in the 13th ASEAN Kendo Tournament held in Singapore last weekend on Sept 13-14, 2025. 🇵🇭🥰

Arlene Maurillo
Mae Patalinghug
Xylia Alzate
Sebastian Bangoy
Janelle Dacumos - DKC/ Metro Kendo
Paul Minoza - CKC/DKC

We are so happy to welcome everybody back home in Davao City. We are very proud of everyone of you. Our entire dojo celebrates with you on your achievements. Well done on getting Silver on Men’s Team Division Sebastian Bangoy and Paul Minoza Sensei! 🥈 We love you! 😂

See you soon at the Dojo! ❤️

Many thanks to Santos Land Development Corporation for their sponsorship. 🙇 HRD Santos Land Development Corporation

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Davao Kendo Club
Davao Kendo Club3 weeks ago
Introducing the first female 5th Dan Filipina!! 🥰

Congratulations to Loida Estanillah Inting Sensei of IGA Kendo Club Philippines for her achievement in Philippine Women’s Kendo! We admire your dedication and hardwork. This marks a big step in our country’s kendo. ❤️🇵🇭