Saeko Tew Sensei, Renshi 6-dan
[Kendo Instructor at Covina Dojo in Covina, CA]
Tew Sensei started kendo in junior high at age thirteen under Umehara, Kansei, hanshi 8-dan
at Kyoto Renshinkai Dojo where she practiced for three years. Later at Doshisha University she practiced every day under Inoue, Shin'ichi, hanshi 9-dan. After graduating, Tew sensei coached at Doshisha University for the next four years.
Tew sensei also had the opportunity to practice at Kyoto Police Academy for approximately one year.
1988: Joined her current dojo, Covina Dojo. (USA)
2006: Competed in the World Kendo Championships
2008: Coached Team SCKF for the All United States Kendo Championships
2009: Became Head Instructor at Covina Dojo, which continued until 2013
2010: At the Sports Accord Combat Games in Beijing, Tew Sensei took third place in the Women's Individual 6-7 dan division
Instructors Profile
We are very fortunate to have Tew sensei and Komorida sensei. Each brings with them a wide range of experience and a deep understanding of kendo.
Nagisa Komorida sensei 4 Dan
[Visiting Kendo Instructor at Butokuden Dojo in Irvine, CA]
2009: Interscholastic athletic Kendo competition
Women’s Individual 2nd Place
Women’s Team 1st Place
2010: The 55th West Japan University Kendo Championship Tournament
Women’s Team 1st Place
2011: The 56th West Japan University Kendo Championship Tournament
Women’s Team 1st Place
2012: The 46th All Japan Women’s Student Kendo Championship
Women’s Individual 1st Place
2013: The 58th West Japan University Kendo Championship Tournament
Women’s Team 1st Place
2013: The 32th All Japan University Kendo Championship Tournament
Women’s Team 2nd Place
2010 - 2013: The 55~58th Kashiwara kendo Tournament
Management staff and Referee staff
