Why Tora
We are a friendly, social kendo club welcoming all ages.
We have about 30 active members practicing regularly. We're an extremely multicultural bunch, regularly participating in national and international competitions or seminars. Several of our members are or have been in their respective country national teams.
We are fully registered with the British Kendo Association.
Adrian Wells
Friendly and welcoming Kendo Dojo. Beginners are welcome any time and are able to learn with experienced kendoka and teachers.
Gonçalo Lopes
Tora Dojo is a uniquely special place for practicing Kendo at all levels in London. The friendship and mutual support between the group members is incredible, and it shows through the quality of the practice.
X Chen
Everyone here is so warm, friendly, and patient :) I had been worried about joining a dojo after moving to a new city, and I am so grateful that the wonderful people here made the transition so natural and lovely.
Tora History
2022
2nd place teams
Bowden Taikai
2019
1st Place Teams
Army Invitational Taikai
3rd Place Teams
4th Welsh Open Kendo Taikai (Tora A)
2nd place teams
Toru Giga Cup
2018
1st Place Teams
Army Invitational Taikai
1st Place Teams
London Cup
1st Place Teams
Mumeishi 3's Taikai
2nd Place Teams
Bowden Taikai
1st Place Teams
Oslo Open
2017
1st Place Teams
London Cup
2nd & 3rd place Teams
Welsh Open
3rd place Teams
French Open
2016
1st Place Teams
London Cup
1st place Teams
Bowden Taikai
3rd place Teams
Iijima Cup
2015
1st place Teams
Bowden Taikai
2014
1st place Teams
Bowden Taikai
2013
2nd place Teams
London Cup
* Individual and older results not listed.