Run Smarter Sessions—Without Losing Students or Your Sanity

"This has completely changed the way I approach beginner trainings."

M.B.

Club Instructor, NZ

“I finally feel like I know what I’m doing as a coach.”

H.I.

Volunteer Coach, USA.

“The training tweaks are great, but it’s the thinking that really helped me level up.”

B.H.

Assistant instructor, Australia

What is the 7-Day Coaching Course?

This free 7-day email course is built for volunteer kendo coaches who want to run better trainings without burning out.

You’ll get one practical strategy each day, based on my unique 'STRIKE' framework—a blend of cutting-edge coaching research and 27+ years of hands-on trial and error. 

These simple tweaks will help you structure better sessions, boost learning, and keep everyone—from beginners to kids to seniors—engaged and progressing.


Whether you're coaching beginners, seniors, or a bit of everything, this 7 day email course shows you how to:

  • Avoid boring, repetitive drills

  • Get students learning faster

  • Make coaching feel less like 'guesswork' and more rewarding


Who’s it for?

If you're the one running training each week—and you want your students to stay motivated, improve more quickly, and actually enjoy practice—this course is for you!

And yep—it’s totally free. 

Packed with valuable insights and ready-to-use training activities you can drop straight into your next session.

What do you have to lose… besides your sanity before every training? 😉

With experience from 7 World Kendo Championships, decades of coaching experience, and endorsements from renowned Kendo leaders, you’re in good company.

I've watched Blake work with a wide range of kendoka—from raw beginners to seasoned competitors—and what stands out is his ability to connect, inspire, and adapt without ever compromising the integrity of the art. His coaching is underpinned by genuine care, deep understanding of pedagogy, and a relentless curiosity. It's rare to see someone so committed to evolving how we teach kendo in modern contexts.

Dr. Alex Bennett (Kyoshi 7th dan) – Professor and senior international kendo instructor

I’ve followed Blake’s work for many years and continue to be impressed by the way he supports kendo coaches around the world. What stands out is his ability to break down complex ideas and make them useful for real training environments. He has a deep respect for tradition, but also the courage to challenge outdated methods when it means better learning for students. It’s clear he’s making a meaningful contribution to the future of kendo coaching.

Masahiro Imafuji (Renshi 7th dan) – Founder of Kendo-Guide.com

Blake and I worked together in preparation for multiple WKC events. 

His knowledge of coaching and his ability to get the best out of people were great. I use his coaching techniques myself, now that I have become responsible for teaching.

His work has made a real difference in how I think about coaching.

Walter McCahon (6th dan) -Former captain of NZ kendo team.