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Women Kendo Luminaries

01 Women Kendo Luminaries: Anna Betley-Uchańska (Poland)

02 Women Kendo Luminaries: Dance Yokoo (Germany)

03 Women Kendo Luminaries: Miwa Onaka (Brazil)

04 Women Kendo Luminaries: Daniela Kimura (Switzerland)

The Ko Jika International Spring Tournament with Marie-France Mercy (Belgium)

World Kendo Championship (Women’s) History

Women’s Official Participation at the WKC from 1970 by Kate Sylvester

Women and Refereeing at the WKC by Kate Sylvester

Guest Essays

Voyages by Manuela Hoflehner (Austria)

The Way of the Sword as a Way to Connect: An Essay on Kendo and Autism by Martine Mussies (Netherlands)

Doing Seme Work in Kendo and Daily Life in Preparation for the 6 Dan Exam by Kaori Dimovski (Australia)

Bunbu Ryodo in Latin American Women Kendoka: Underneath the Iceberg of the WKC and Academic Life by Tanya Saga and Karen Pullupaxi (Ecuador)

A Samurai League on Her Own by Tábita Wenckstern Sáez Takayama (Brazil)

Sharing Reflections on Proposing Non-Conventionalism for Inclusive Martial Arts and Combat Sports by Fabiana Turelli (Brazil)

What Pregnancy Taught Me About Inclusive Keiko by Caroline Lindholm (Sweden)

My Kendo Journey by Divana Aura Naidoo (South Africa)

Women in Iaido Seminar–Netherlands by Caroline Lindholm (Sweden)

Navigating Time, Gender and Coaching in Sports by Sanna Erdoğan (Finland)

The First All Japan Women’s Kendo 7 Dan Tournament with Dance Yokoo (Germany)

The 49th International Kendo Leaders’ Seminar 2025 by Linda Xi (Norway)

The loneliness of the long-running team-member by Rosie Ogle (Wales).

Gender Equity, Human Rights, and Kendo

Is Chi (Ki) Gendered in Kendo? by Kate Sylvester

Is it Morally Right to Participate? Kendo and the 2023 World Combat Games in Saudi Arabia by Kate Sylvester

Raising Your Voice: About the Open de France, and Beyond it by Johanna Nowak (France)

It is OK to Call Out Sexism in Kendo by Kate Sylvester

Power and Responsibility: Identifying Harrassment within Kendo Hierarchical Relationships by Kate Sylvester

Body (Fat) “Compliments” and Shaming in Kendo: Are they Solicitous? by Kate Sylvester

The Exclusion of Transgender and Non-Binary Athletes in Major Kendo Tournaments: A Human Rights Issue by Kate Sylvester

Power and Responsibility: Identifying Harassment within Kendo Hierarchical Relationships by Kate Sylvester

Perspectives on Women’s Kendo

Women’s Perspectives on Female Kendo at the 32nd European Kendo Championships by Kate Sylvester

Carving Out Their Own Space: The Women Aki Taikai Revolutionising Women’s Kendo by Kate Sylvester

Reflections on the Women Aki Takai by Kate Sylvester

Perspectives on the 2nd Women Aki Taikai with Aurélia Blanchard and Johanna Nowak (France)

World Kendo Championships (Women’s) Perspectives

Sport Psychology and Kendo with Maria Bober (Poland)

Rising to the Challenge: Developing Yourself Through Shiai with Asteria Akila (Greece)

Trusting the Process: Competitive Success in Kendo is About Collaboration with Freija D’hont (Belgium)

Leading by Example: The Art of Pursuing Kendo for Yourself and Motivating Others with Jana Ziegelheimová (Czech Republic)

Working in Harmony to Forge Kihon, Softness, and Great Courage: The Making of a Strong Team with Yunsook Ma (Italy)

The Mindset of a Champion: Letting Go of Expectations and Enjoying the Beauty of Kendo in Shiai with Nikol Eichlerová (Czech Republic)

Winning Against the Self of Yesterday: Diligently Striving to be Better and Enjoying the Moment in Shiai with Saya Guadarrama (France)

Appreciating the WKC Journey: Facing Harder Challenges in Life with More Confidence Through Shiai Kendo with Kianna Darbyshire (Canada)

The 19th World Kendo Championships: A Historical Moment for Women’s Kendo with Chieko Yano (Belgium), Angela Papaccio (Italy), and Katja Fleury (Switzerland).

Coaching to Nurture Growth and Meaningful Experiences Through Victory or Defeat at the World Kendo Championships with Miwa Onaka (Brazil).

Women’s Participation at the 19th World Kendo Championships (Part 1): The Highlights by Kate Sylvester

Women’s Participation at the 19th World Kendo Championships (Part 2): Women’s Collective Voices by Kate Sylvester

Blog Series: One Step Closer (Personal Journey to 7 dan)

#1 One Step Closer: Starting Again.

#2 One Step Closer: Standing Tall.

#3 One Step Closer: Being Comfortable in Open Space.

#4 One Step Closer: Connecting with Ki

#5 One Step Closer: Connecting and Communicating.

One Step Closer #6: Showing Myself.