About Us

The Pocatello Kendo Club was established as a member of the Pacific Northwest Kendo Federation on October 15th of 2000 by Jonathan Byrd Sensei and his friend Katsumi Taniguchi Sensei. Byrd Sensei trained in Salt Lake City, Utah at the Utah Kendo Dojo under Ken Takeno Sensei, 6th dan. Today the Dojo is operated by Nick Shiosaki . We have continued to provide the best Kendo classes possible in South Eastern Idaho. Occasionally we have classes and club at the local University. Currently we meet in the Unitarian Church gym, behind Pocatello High school. Come join us for practice!