Mens Team
James Wright
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James Ogle
James Ogle
Name – James Ogle
Grade – Renshi 6th Dan
Member of the GB team in:
2012 WKC – Italy
2015 WKC – Japan
2018 WKC – Korea (Captain)
2024 WKC – Italy
2014 EKC – France
2016 EKC – Macedonia
2017 EKC – Hungary (Captain)
2019 EKC – Serbia (Captain)
2022 EKC – Germany (Captain)
2023 EKC – France
2025 EKC – Netherlands (Captain)
James started kendo aged 19 at university and was lucky to learn from Ian Parker-Dodd and the then GB coach, Honda Sotaro sensei.
He travelled to Japan regularly to train with Honda sensei over the years and practice with the Fukuoka Tokuren more recently.
James runs Denshinkan dojo in Cardiff and also teaches at Akai Ryuu dojo and qualified as a national coach in 2020.
He has always strived to uphold the values of the BKA in both practice and competition and will continue to do so as long as he can hold a shinai!
Past Achievements:
- Individuals:
- Premier Cup gold, silver and bronze
- British Open gold, silver and bronze
- University Taikai Dan grade 2 x gold
- University Taikai Kyu grade gold
- Midlands regional shiai gold and silver
- Welsh open individuals – 3 x silver
- Prague open bronze
- EKC 2025 – best 8 in individuals
- Teams:
- Bowden Taikai gold, silver and bronze
- Army Taikai gold, silver and bronze
- Mumeishi 3’s gold, silver and bronze
- Welsh open gold, silver and bronze
- Tonbo cup gold and bronze
- Nations Taikai gold
- London cup silver
- Masters Taikai silver
- Northern Open bronze
- Prague open bronze
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Riku Biscomb
Riku Biscomb
Born in Tokyo and raised in London from the age of one, he began practicing Kendo at just four years old, training both in the UK and Japan. By sixteen, he was competing internationally, representing Great Britain at the 22nd European Kendo Championships (EKC) in Frankfurt, Germany. He went on to win individual bronze and team bronze medals at the 23rd EKC in Beauvais, France and later was a team member at the World Kendo Championships (WKC) in Milan, Italy.
He continues to deepen his practice through regular training in Japan, including time at the National Institute of Fitness and Sport in KANOYA, as well as training visits to Tsukuba, Keio, Fukuoka, and a local Tokyo dojo. A recent graduate in Sports Science from the University of Bath; he currently holds the rank of 3rd Dan.
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Toru Adeyinka
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Sayaka Zalewska
Sayaka Zelewska
Name- Sayaka Zalewska
Sayaka began practicing Kendo at the age of 5, guided by her parents, who are both experienced Kendo instructors based in Kent. At 14, she started taking her training more seriously by attending squad practices, which marked the beginning of her competitive journey. Since then, Sayaka has traveled extensively across Europe and Japan — her mother’s home country — to participate in competitions and join regular training sessions, deepening both her skills and passion for Kendo.
She is currently a Kendo 2-dan, attending high school in Japan, where she continues to learn the Japanese language and culture while training in Kendo both inside and outside of school.
Achievements:
2024 Mumeishi Junior (15–17) — Fighting Spirit Award
2025 Sakura Cup, Hungary — Fighting Spirit Award
2025 European Kendo Championships (EKC) — Junior Team Gold Medal
2025 European Kendo Championships (EKC) — Junior Women’s Individual Bronze Medal
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Rosie Ogle
Rosie Ogle
Name – Rosanna Ogle, Grade – 5th Dan
Member of the GB team in:
2015 WKC – Japan
2018 WKC – Korea
2024 WKC – Italy
2014 EKC – France
2016 EKC – Macedonia
2017 EKC – Hungary
2019 EKC – Serbia
2022 EKC – Germany
2023 EKC – France
2025 EKC – Netherlands (Captain)
Rosie started kendo at university and then travelled to Japan regularly to also train with Sotaro Honda sensei over the years and practice with the Fukuoka Tokuren more recently.
Rosie co-runs Denshinkan dojo in Cardiff with James and also teaches at Akai Ryuu dojo and is the women’s coach for kendo in Cardiff..
Rosie is the first GB woman to ever place for a top 2 medal at the European championships!
Past Achievements:
Individuals:
2022 European Championships Silver Medal
3 x British Women’s Champion
3 x Welsh open women’s individuals gold
2 x Mumeishi women’s gold
British Open gold
University Taikai Dan grade silver
Midlands regional shiai gold and silver
London cup silver
EKC 2025 – best 8 in individuals
Teams:
Bowden Taikai gold, silver and bronze
Army Taikai gold, silver and bronze
Welsh open gold, silver and bronze
Tonbo cup gold and bronze
Masters Taikai silver
Northern Open bronze
Prague open bronze
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Muneto Takanami, Head Coach
Muneto Takanami, Head Coach
Muneto Takanami, Head Coach
Womans Team
Muneto Takanami, Head Coach
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Muneto Takanami, Head Coach
Muneto Takanami, Head Coach
Muneto Takanami, Head Coach
Muneto Takanami, Head Coach
Muneto Takanami, Head Coach
Muneto Takanami, Head Coach
Muneto Takanami, Head Coach
Muneto Takanami, Head Coach