This is the fifth part of a five part article. Read the fourth part here. Cascade Kendo Kai Cascade Kendo Kai’s (CKK) story actually begins in the 1970s with Gary Imanishi, grandson of Umajiro Imanishi, the famous kantoku of prewar Seattle Kendo Kai (SKK). Before taking part in the family’s kendo legacy, the “prospect of … Continue reading Kendo in the Pacific Northwest, Part V
This is the first part of a five part article. Read the second part here. Introduction The Pacific Northwest, perhaps second only to California, has many influential kenshi, both past and present. Additionally, the region has a rich history and legacy of kendo. Being one of the first regions for Japanese immigrants and settlers to … Continue reading Kendo in the Pacific Northwest, Part I
Bryan Imanishi of Cascade Kendo Kai feels like he was born into kendo, starting his training at the age of eight. With most of his family participating in the art, to him, it felt like the right thing to do. Today, Imanishi discusses his kendo journey, from childhood to adulthood, some history of the Cascade … Continue reading Interview with Longtime Kenshi Bryan Imanishi: Kendo Training and Cascade Kendo Kai
Martial Arts of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow 