Category: Kendo


  • Is Chi (Ki) Gendered in Kendo?

    This post reflects on the deeper issues surrounding the recent dialogue on social media that problematised the exclusion of 7 dan women in the 7 dan (male) category and refusal to introduce a women’s 7 dan division at a prominent international kendo competition taking place in Western Europe next month. At this particular competition, the…

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  • eBook Release.

    I am excited to announce that Women and Martial Art in Japan is now available in eBook and Hardback.

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