Takashi Ito-sensei
Head Instructor
Dayton, Ohio · Traditional Japanese Swordsmanship
Kendo in Dayton.
Train with purpose.
Build discipline, awareness, and confidence through kendo—the way of the sword. New and experienced practitioners are welcome.
WhenSaturdays · 1–3 PM
Where2020 Harshman Road · Dayton
Open in Maps ↗01 / Practice
A place to learn—and keep learning.
Kendo is a modern Japanese martial art rooted in the traditions of the samurai. Training combines footwork, precise strikes, etiquette, and spirited practice with a partner.
Miami Valley Kendo meets weekly in Dayton for bogu keiko, with dedicated kata-geiko held monthly. Come ready to move, listen, and learn at your own pace.
Our dojo
02 / Our story
Rooted in Ohio. Connected through kendo.
Founded by Koki Ariga-sensei, Miami Valley Kendo has served the region for more than three decades. Our Dayton location brings together practitioners from across southern Ohio and supports close collaboration with neighboring kendo communities.
The club is a member of the East Central United States Kendo Federation, a regional member federation of the All United States Kendo Federation.
Our community
Many paths.
One practice.
Miami Valley Kendo brings together beginners, experienced kendoka, and instructors through serious practice and a shared respect for the way of the sword.
03 / Begin kendo
Your first month is free.
Ages 16+ · $40 per month afterward · Loaner shinai available.
Everything you need to know before your first Saturday practice.
Read the beginner guide →04 / Our instructors
Meet our sensei.
In kendo, instructors are commonly addressed as sensei—teacher. Our dojo leadership emphasizes sound fundamentals, serious practice, respect, and steady development.
Harry Labrie-sensei
Club President
Yudai Yamamoto-sensei
Instructor
05 / Contact