Kendo Begins at 18 Months

We hosted a Joint practice in June 2014.  It was for our regional team which was getting ready for the US Kendo Championships. Along with the joint practice, there was a special practice session for the youngest Kendoka in the region. Sai Lane is the son of Jay and Satomi Lane. Sai is 18 months old and has terrific form for a beginner of his age. Practice started in the lobby of the College Hill Rec Center with Koizumi-san while team practice was conducted in the main gym.

Begin with sankyo

Head strikes and run-thru 

Patiently waiting for his turn on the floor

Practicing on the main floor with Mom

Practicing with Mom while Dad looks on

 At the end of the team practice, Sai had a chance to show what he could do on the main floor. Without a doubt, we can say Kendo is for all ages 18 months old through 90 something years old!