About WNYKA

The Western New York Kendo Association is a kendo community created to strengthen kendo in the western New York region. Our goal is to unify dojos in the area by sharing news and information about kendo in the area, coordinate participation in events, and help each other improve.

Founder/Adviser: Sam Cappiello sensei, 7-dan (UBKC, Sorinkan)

President: Meghan Demirer (UR Kendo Club)

Vice President: Nicolas Brown (UR Kendo Club)

Contact us

If you are interested in joining the WNYKA, please contact us!