Summer has thankfully passed, the humidity has lifted and the temperature is a much more pleasant 20-ish degrees. Japans autumn weather is really beautiful, and reminds me a lot of Irish summer! This nice weather will last a few weeks before it gets

I took part in the Shibuya Taikai on Sunday 21st of October representing Michi no Ko in both individual and team competitions. I had three fights in total, winning two. The first match was in the individual competition, which is split by grade.

Coming up in November is the 60th All Japan Kendo Championships, the event will be held as usual at the Nippon Budokan. I'll be able to attend this year so will be bringing my camera (or borrowing one...) and doing my best to