Helping Kendo Coaches Train Smarter, Engage Students, and Build Stronger Dojos

I’m Blake—a Kendo coach, coach developer, and researcher with a passion for helping instructors run smarter, more engaging training sessions that drive real progress.

✔ 6th Dan Renshi – A lifelong practitioner, deeply immersed in Kendo’s traditions and its evolution

✔ PhD in Sport Coaching – Specialising in how coaches can create more effective, research-backed training environments

✔ Published Researcher – Dozens of peer-reviewed studies on coaching & coach development.

✔ International Coaching & Competition Experience – Head coach of the New Zealand Kendo Team & seven-time participant in the World Kendo Championships.

With 27+ years of coaching experience, I’ve worked at both high-performance and grassroots levels, guiding students and coaches toward better learning, faster progress, and stronger retention in the dojo.

Let me know how I can help you to be a better kendo coach...