Popularized in a myriad of modern media formats, the journey of Sakamoto Ryoma and his rise to fame from humble Samurai to pivotal figure of Japanese history form a truly fascinating story.

News Flash - Nine Circles have become the official partners of the GB Kendo squad!

Buying a sword for Iaido can be a daunting prospect, especially for beginners looking to invest in their first Iaito. This guide will take you through the whole process so that you can choose the perfect Iaito first time.

Confused about Japanese sword part terminology? Look no further than this comprehensive guide on the essential terms you need to describe and understand your Iaito.

A blog post from guest contributor, Kazuyo Matsuda Sensei of Kodokan Dojo and coach to the Maltese Kendo squad.

This guide is here to help you cut through the confusion and give you all the information that you need to select the perfect Shinai to start your Kendo journey.

The Kyoto-Pro Series - The Evolution of Next Generation Bogu: Learn about the principles which have gone into the launch of our exciting new range of Japanese Bogu designed and produced especially for the European and world market.

When it comes to buying Bogu one of the biggest concerns for many Kenshi is measuring up correctly so that they can look forward to a perfectly fitted new armour.

This sizing guide is here to take the stress out of the process and to ensure you get the perfect measurements, and so perfectly fitted Bogu, first time.

Until the end of 2020, nothing is changing between the UK and Europe.  During this transition period, it is business as usual!

Find out a little bit more about one of Akira Kurosawa's greatest works.

While some Dojo are still closed due to Covid-19 Pandemic, others around Europe are gradually going back to their activities, adapting to the new reality, whilst following guidelines to ensure the safety of members. In this interview we get to know a little bit more about how Zanshin Madrid, in Spain, is getting back to practice.

Continuing our series of interviews with Dojo that are restarting their activities, this week we bring you some news from Portugal.

This week we bring you some news from Prague about how their classes are running at the moment and how they are dealing with Czech Republic's Covid-19 guidelines.

Other Martial Arts are also restarting their activities. This week, we get to know a little bit more about how Iaido practice is taking place in the Roshukai Kensaki Dojo, from Glasgow.

New lockdown measures are coming into force around Europe, but there are some countries that are still able carry on with their sports activities. This week, we get to know more about how things are going in Poland.

Let's boost our Halloween spirit with Pumpkin Tameshigiri! Find out more about the Japanese "test cut" practice.

Have you ever heard the concept of "GIRI"? Find out more about it and Pollack's movie The Yakuza.

Planning a trip to Japan when the pandemic is over? Toei Kyoto Studio Park is one of the must go place in Kyoto if you want to experience the life during the Edo period.

Today we share the story of a brand new Dojo that only had 3 classes before a lockdown was put into place. Let’s see how the Roninkai was doing before new restrictions were put into place.

Baz Straughan (6th Dan) and James Ogle (5th Dan) talk about their experiences organising Kendo Online Sessions and the challenges they’ve faced.

This week, we spoke about with Chris Bowden, GB Team Member, about his experiences learning Kendo, participating on tournaments and exams in Korea.

Alexandre Cavalcanti (4th Dan) about his experiences organising Jodo Online Sessions and the challenges he’ve faced.

Periodic maintenance of training equipment is essential for the safety of practitioners. This article will talk about Shinai care.

Minosaka swords reflect the spirit of Japan and Budo. In this article, you get to know a little bit more about their history.