The different kind of Kendo seminars
Go-Ken gathers top Kendo players and instructors to push training beyond the basics.
About
Go-Ken ( 剛剣 = strong sword ) is a kendo seminar series far from the usual. With a broad mix of professional and semi-professional Kendō players and instructors, we want to provide an experience outside of basic focused seminars.
What makes Go-Ken different?
In-Depth and advanced topics over basics
Practical execution over theory
High level participants & teachers
Jitsugyodan and high-school instructors
Participation culture
Why join a Go-Ken seminar?
Preperation for Shinsa & Shiai alike
Learn to adapt to unknown styles
Develop perspectives outside of routine keiko
Experience a broader variety of Kendo styles
Draw inspiration from uncommon teacher types
The Seminars
March 7-8, 2026
Takami Masaru
Winterthur, Switzerland
Q4 2026
To be announced
Switzerland
Q2 2027
To be announced
To be announced
