Kenseikai East London
Martial Arts Clubs
Kenseikai East London
2 Ettrick St, London
# Kenseikai East London
Kenseikai East London is a traditional Japanese martial arts dojo located in Aberfeldy Village, East London, specialising in three distinct disciplines: Iaido, Kendo and Jodo. As a member of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai International Division UK Shibu, the dojo maintains authentic lineage and teaching standards rooted in centuries of Japanese martial tradition.
Founded in 1979 by the late Hanshi Okimitsu Fujii, a pioneering figure in British martial arts history, Kenseikai East London continues his legacy of excellence. Fujii coached the British National Kendo Team to success at the 1st AJKF World Kendo Championships and the 1st European Kendo Championships, where the team secured all six gold medals. The dojo practices Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu Iaido, tracing its lineage back 450 years through direct transmission.
The business welcomes complete beginners through to advanced practitioners, offering evening classes on Thursdays for adults. What distinguishes Kenseikai East London is its commitment to authentic Japanese martial arts pedagogy combined with practical application—Jodo techniques, for instance, are utilised in law enforcement training in Japan. The dojo emphasises character development and mental discipline alongside technical proficiency, embodying the philosophical principles central to traditional Japanese martial arts rather than pursuing competitive sporting alone.
Kenseikai East London is a traditional Japanese martial arts dojo located in Aberfeldy Village, East London, specialising in three distinct disciplines: Iaido, Kendo and Jodo. As a member of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai International Division UK Shibu, the dojo maintains authentic lineage and teaching standards rooted in centuries of Japanese martial tradition.
Founded in 1979 by the late Hanshi Okimitsu Fujii, a pioneering figure in British martial arts history, Kenseikai East London continues his legacy of excellence. Fujii coached the British National Kendo Team to success at the 1st AJKF World Kendo Championships and the 1st European Kendo Championships, where the team secured all six gold medals. The dojo practices Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu Iaido, tracing its lineage back 450 years through direct transmission.
The business welcomes complete beginners through to advanced practitioners, offering evening classes on Thursdays for adults. What distinguishes Kenseikai East London is its commitment to authentic Japanese martial arts pedagogy combined with practical application—Jodo techniques, for instance, are utilised in law enforcement training in Japan. The dojo emphasises character development and mental discipline alongside technical proficiency, embodying the philosophical principles central to traditional Japanese martial arts rather than pursuing competitive sporting alone.
Services offered
Iaido instructionKendo instructionJodo instructionBeginner martial arts classesAdvanced martial arts coachingKata trainingCharacter development through martial artsSword and staff arts tuition