About Us

Mumeishi Kendo Club has been running for over 50 years providing training to its members of all ages, from juniors to senior members, many of whom have represented Great Britain in the World Kendo and European Kendo Championships. Others are International Referees and some senior members have moved on to start their own dojos within the UK or abroad.

Based in London, Melbourne, Tel Aviv, and Tehran. Mumeishi is a well-established as a worldwide club. The club’s chief instructor from 1971 – 2015 was Holt sensei 7th Dan who was National coach British Kendo Association and a member of the National Association of Sport Coaches. He ran the club for over 44 years and worked hard to gain the reputation and recognition of the club.

Our current Dojo Leader and Head Instructor is Emiko Yoshikawa, 6th Dan. A member of Mumeishi Kendo Club since her arrival in the UK in the late 90s, Yoshikawa-sensei is a former British Champion, has represented Britain in the World Kendo Championships, and is an internationally recognised referee. She is frequently asked to lead seminars in the UK, and we are very lucky to have through her connections to many prestigious dojos and teachers in Japan.

We have previously won an award at the Japan Festival for our achievements in the furthering the good understanding of Japanese culture within the UK.

S T A F F

Emiko Yoshikawa, Dojo Leader and Head Instructor
Bryan Ayres, Senior Instructor
Adam Melnyk, Instructor
Sarfraz Aziz, Instructor
Eri Fujioka, Instructor