San Mateo Kendo Dojo: 

Location:                       San Mateo King Center

	725 Monte Diablo Avenue
	San Mateo, CA 94401
	(650) 522-7470
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Practice Time:	Tuesdays 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm

Before World War II there was San Mateo Kendo Club, but due to the outbreak of the war, it was dissolved. In 1980 a few San Mateo boys started kendo practice at Mt View Kendo Dojo. From the wishes of the parents for need of San Mateo Dojo, and strong desire and dedication of Jiro Sakano 7 Dan sensei of Mt View Dojo and Tsugio Nakano 7 Dan sensei of San Jose Dojo, current San Mateo Kendo Dojo was established in 1981.

First practice was held on July 2, 1981 with 17 members participating at Bayside Jr. High School. Our dojo officially became the 9th dojo of Northern California Kendo Federation on January 1, 1982. 

We celebrated the first anniversary tournament on October 10, 1982 at College of San Mateo. The 10th anniversary tournament was held at Hillsdale High School on October 13, 1991. The 20th anniversary tournament was at Capuchino High School on September 30, 2001. As years passed we moved to several locations, such as Aragon High School. 

We celebrated the 30th anniversary on March 19 and 20, 2011 with the anniversary tournament and the luncheon. The current members had a great moment of reunion with many of the previous members. 

Currently our practice is held at San Mateo City King Center thanks to Mr. Ajisaka's efforts, and we actively practice kendo as a part of City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department activities.