Kendo Federation of Trinidad & Tobago

Back to basics for the first class after holidays. Always great effort and kiai at ASJA Boys' College San Fernando . Good work boys!

Another participation of Kendo Federation of Trinidad & Tobago to the yearly Butokuden Kendo Dojo international gasshuku (BIG). Record participation this year from USA, Canada, Brasil, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Latvia, Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, Mexico, Israel and of course Trinidad.

For your information, fans of Japanese arts and culture!

Parents joining the class in Port of Spain, while ASJA Boys' College San Fernando are pushing themselves!

Don't miss it! We will have a display and perform a demonstration.

🎌 Introducing the Japanese Cultural Association of Trinidad and Tobago! (JCATT) 🎌

We are excited to announce the formation of the first ever Association, dedicated to promoting Japanese culture and arts in all their forms, fostering friendship, and building stronger cultural ties between Japan and Trinidad and Tobago!

To celebrate our launch, we are proud to present our very first event:

🌸 JAPAN DAY 2025 🌸
📅 Date: Saturday, November 29
🕑 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Location: The UWI Centre for Language Learning (CLL)

Join us for an unforgettable day of Japanese culture, creativity, and community featuring:

✍️ Calligraphy and Origami Workshops: Embassy of Japan

⚔️ Kendo Demonstration: Kendo Federation of Trinidad and Tobago

👘 Yukata Dressing, Ikebana, and Tea Ceremony Demos: Hachidorikai

🍱 Live Cooking Demonstrations: Embassy of Japan

🥋 Judo Demonstration: Queen’s Park Judo Club

🎵 Japanese Music and Dance Performances

♟️ Learn to Play Dobutsu Shogi (Let's Catch the Lion): Hosted by CGCL

🎤 Japanese Speech Contest: Hosted by UWI CLL and the Embassy of Japan

🎭 Japanese Themed Cosplay Contest – Organized by ALIAS Entertainment
Prizes include anime hampers, a prized Kodachi sword, and more!
(Note: Cosplayed characters must be identifiably Japanese to highlight the cultural focus of the day!)

🎟️ Admission is Free!

Do you want to be a member of the Association? Membership registration will also be open to the public at the event so come be part of our growing community! More info on this coming soon!

📣 This event is hosted in collaboration with: UWI CLL, The Kendo Federation, Hachidorikai, ALIAS Entertainment, CGCL, Queen’s Park Judo Club, and The Embassy of Japan.

Follow us for updates and exciting glimpses into Japanese culture here in Trinidad and Tobago! 🇯🇵🇹🇹

Classes are also in full swing at Mt. Hope Secondary School . Lots of energy and enthusiasm from the kids!

Good progress from the ASJA Boys' College San Fernando Kendo Club. Great kiai and enthusiasm for learning the basics.

Busy week for Kendo Federation of Trinidad & Tobago. New beginner classes for kids and adults, plus groundbreaking school programs started at ASJA Boys' College San Fernando and Mt. Hope Secondary School- MHSS.

We're excited to announce the launch of the Asja-Boys College-San Fernando Kendo Club starting next week! Watch their progress here over the next weeks and months! Great things come to those who wait! Kendo Federation of Trinidad & Tobago

Kendo classes for kids - Starting October 7!
A traditional Japanese martial art promoting discipline and self-confidence in a fun and challenging environment.
Reserve a spot for your child here: https://forms.gle/2jWEB5PdekJgWyCF9
DETAILS
- Every Tuesday 5pm-6pm, in Port of Spain
- Starts Tuesday October 7, ends December 2.
- Shoshin Kai Dojo, Port of Spain (corner Tragarete rd. & Victoria ave. - http://bit.ly/kendottmap)
Price: TT$400 total for a 2 month program, including equipment use.
Open to all boys and girls, aged 8-14 years old. No prior martial arts experience necessary