Welcome to West LA Kendo Dojo

West LA Kendo Dojo (WLA) is a non-profit martial arts organization dedicated to perpetuating and teaching traditional kendo. Originating from the 1930s, when kendo was taught at the Japanese Cultural Institute of Sawtelle, West LA Kendo Dojo was officially founded in 1952.

About the Dojo

Practice Hours

Tuesdays

7:30 PM – 9 PM (Fundamentals)

9 PM – 10 PM (Advanced)

Saturdays

6:30 PM – 8 PM (Fundamentals)

8 PM – 9 PM (Advanced)

Recent Events

Banchi Sensei's 7th dan Promotion Celebration

WLA at Ishida Sensei Seminar

Memorial Day Kendo Tournament

Membership

To join, please visit our dojo during practice time. No appointment is necessary! Our dojo door is always open for people to sit down and observe.

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