Dallas / Fort Worth Kendo & Iaido Kyokai

Dallas / Fort Worth Kendo & Iaido Kyokai The Dallas / Fort Worth Kendo & Iaido Kyokai is a dojo and non-profit founded in 1976.

We strive to educate the community about the Kendo, Iaido, and Jodo martial arts, as well as Japanese culture. We provide demonstrations and lectures on these martial arts, as well as instruction, seminars and tournaments. We provide the opportunity to improve one's physical, mental, and spiritual self.

05/22/2026

Check out this compilation of points scored by our members at the recent Tulsa Rensei Taikai! Thank you Tulsa Kendo Dojo Shin Sou Fu Kan for hosting! 💯

05/08/2026

Shout out to our A Team captain, Ninomiya Sensei, for his next level tenouchi and zanshin! 🔥

We had an outstanding weekend in Tulsa! Congrats to our A Team who won first place, and to Leo Adachi, who received the ...
05/01/2026

We had an outstanding weekend in Tulsa! Congrats to our A Team who won first place, and to Leo Adachi, who received the Kantosho award for the youth division. We sent 4 adult teams and 1 youth team and each member gave a great effort! 🥇

Another round of applause for our members who passed their rank tests! We had a whopping 16 members rank up! A special congrats to Aoi Suzaki, our newest sensei! 👏🏼

An iaito is a modern metal practice sword, without a sharp edge, used for practicing iaido, a form of Japanese swordsman...
04/29/2026

An iaito is a modern metal practice sword, without a sharp edge, used for practicing iaido, a form of Japanese swordsmanship. They can even be customized by length, weight, color, blade pattern and more! There are some truly beautiful ones out there! What is the most stunning iaito you’ve ever seen? 🗡️

Interested in learning more? Check out our website ➡️ https://dfwkik.org/iaido

Mokuso roughly translates to “silent or thoughtful mind”. Inhaling through the nose, exhaling through the mouth, focusin...
04/27/2026

Mokuso roughly translates to “silent or thoughtful mind”. Inhaling through the nose, exhaling through the mouth, focusing on breath. Do you clear your mind? Or focus on your intention for that practice? 🧘🏽‍♂️

Interested in joining us? We have two locations, and you can learn more here ➡️ https://dfwkik.org/join-us

Reiho, meaning "etiquette”, is the formal respect system in Japanese martial arts. It is a core value of kendo! It also ...
04/24/2026

Reiho, meaning "etiquette”, is the formal respect system in Japanese martial arts. It is a core value of kendo! It also has impact outside of the dojo. Has practicing reiho helped in your professional or personal life? 🫡

Interested in learning more? Check out our website ➡️ https://dfwkik.org/kendo

Iaido requires mental focus, discipline, and balance. There are 12 Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Seitei kata, each with its own...
04/22/2026

Iaido requires mental focus, discipline, and balance. There are 12 Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Seitei kata, each with its own flow and challenges. Which kata is your favorite? 💗

Interested in learning more? Check out our website ➡️ https://dfwkik.org/iaido

Bogu is the protective armor used in kendo, consisting of the men (head), kote (hands), do (torso), and tare (waist). It...
04/20/2026

Bogu is the protective armor used in kendo, consisting of the men (head), kote (hands), do (torso), and tare (waist). It comes in a variety of styles and colors. What is the coolest set you’ve ever seen? 🛡️

Interested in joining us? We have two locations, and you can learn more here ➡️ https://dfwkik.org/join-us

A tsuba is a Japanese sword guard, mounted at the hilt, designed to protect the hands from opponent’s blades. Kendo tsub...
04/17/2026

A tsuba is a Japanese sword guard, mounted at the hilt, designed to protect the hands from opponent’s blades. Kendo tsubas are typically made of plastic and come in a variety of colors and designs. What does your favorite tsuba look like? ⭕

Interested in learning more? Check out our website ➡️ https://dfwkik.org/kendo

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1 Hornet Road
Addison, TX
75001

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 7pm - 9:30pm
Sunday 9am - 12:30pm

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