We welcome everyone to join us for practice. No experience is necessary. Classes are typically Tuesd
The University of Buffalo Kendo Club was founded by its first Sensei, Sam Cappiello (7 Dan). Seeking to expand and cultivate his own art and to share the experience of Kendo with new initiates, Cappiello Sensei approached the administration of SUNY Buffalo in the winter of 2003 to establish a Japanese-style Kendo dojo at the university's North Campus. After securing the necessary permissions, the
12/28/2025
Yesterday we had a Congratulatory keiko for Tamaru sensei for passing his 7 Dan and combined with our year end keiko.
It was a wonderful event.
Thank you to all the sensei and members that attended.
Special thank you to
Shigemitsu Mitch Kamata sensei
Robin Tanaka sensei and his family
Ryo Tamaru sensei
Ryo Bobby Yasumura sensei.
I hope you all have a wonderful New Year and a healthy and prosperous 2026.
11/09/2025
It's been an unforgettable Alumni weekend! I'm so thankful for the wonderful company of our visitors. The practices on Friday and Saturday were outstanding and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again soon.
Practice this semester will start 9/8. The schedule is Fridays at 9 PM and Wednesdays at 8 PM in the main gym.
There is no class tomorrow; Friday, November 11, 2022.
This Friday, 10/28 the University of Rochester Kendo Club (beginners and bogu-players) will join us for our regular practice. Please make every an effort to attend.
Tonight's practice (9/2) is 8 PM in the Triple Gym.
Our first practice of the Fall 2022 Semester will be Wednesday, August 31 from 7:30 to 8:30 PM at Alumni Arena in the Main Arena (at the east end).
UBKC will have a table at Campus Fest today, Saturday 27, from 5 to 8 PM at the Furnas Lot.
We hope everyone has a happy Easter! Our next practice will be Wednesday 4/20/2022.
Practice tonight in the Main Gym. We might have a couple new bogu players. Please try to attend!