Walthamstow Battodo - Japanese Sword Dojo London

Just returned from the 1st US Open Iaido and Battōdō Taikai, in association with the IBF as part of the group from Fudokan Dojo London.
Walthamstow Battodo very own Bogdan Drinkov and Dean Emsley from Fudokan dojo won Gold in the IBF Kumitachi division.

Congratulations to Steve Castle-Mackie from Nintai Kai Battodo and Michael Shane of Zentokan Dojo winning Silver in Kumitachi (Open).
A big thank you to Keyan Jafari and the San Diego Iai Batto for organising and running such a well-structured event in Las Vegas.

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Walthamstow Battodo - Japanese Sword Dojo London is with Battodo Fudokan at the British Museum

Fudokan Dojo at the Opening of Samurai Exhibition at the British Museum on January 29th 2026. Fudokan Dojo were honoured to be asked to perform the demonstration at the opening of the Samurai Exhibition at the British Museum on January 29th 2026. They...

Samurai
Exhibition / 03 February – 04 May 2026
https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/samurai
Discover the reality behind a millennium of myth at this sweeping exhibition on the legendary Japanese warriors.

The samurai is an iconic figure, evoking images of formidable fighters possessing ideals of courage, honour and self-sacrifice. Yet much of what we think we know about samurai is invented tradition.

The story of the evolution of the samurai is told through battle gear such as the suit of armour sent by Tokugawa Hidetada to James VI and I, as well as luxury objects such as an intriguing incense connoisseurship game. From a Louis Vuitton outfit inspired by Japanese armour, to the popular, loosely historical videogame Assassin's Creed: Shadows, the exhibition explores the samurai's enduring legacy in games, fashion and film.

This major exhibition is a candid look at the real men and women whom we know as samurai, from the battlefields of medieval Japan to the global pop culture of today.

Samurai This major exhibition reveals the real story of the samurai, from medieval battlefields to modern blockbusters.

Last chance! starts tomorrow.



make a lasting change in 2026.
The next Japanese Sword beginner's course in Walthamstow starts
Wednesday 7th - 28th Jan 2026
A Four Week Course on Wednesday
evenings 7-8pm
maximum of 15 students.
details on the website
https://www.walthamstow-battodo.co.uk

New year, New you...



make a lasting change in 2026.
The next Japanese Sword beginner's course in Walthamstow starts
Wednesday 7th - 28th Jan 2026

A Four Week Course on Wednesday
evenings 7-8pm
maximum of 15 students.
details on the website
https://www.walthamstow-battodo.co.uk

A merry Christmas from Walthamstow Battodo

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New year, New you...
make a lasting change in 2026.

The next Japanese Sword beginner's course in Walthamstow starts
Wednesday 7th - 28th Jan 2026
A Four Week Course on Wednesday
evenings 7-8pm
maximum of 15 students.
details on the website
https://www.walthamstow-battodo.co.uk