Amateur athletes sharing a common dream — to become the best in the world. Dedicating nights, weekends and holidays to represent the United States at the World Kendo Championships.
Competing Since
Best WKC (×2)
19th WKC Both Teams
Next WKC — Tokyo
While the AUSKF covers most official travel expenses, our athletes fund nearly all of their own day-to-day training costs. Every dollar helps with equipment, camps, accommodation, and competition fees.
Self-funded Athletes
Training Journey
Athletes
20th WKC
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Inquire About Sponsorship →Team USA Kendo consists solely of amateur athletes who share a common dream — to become the best in the world. Our team trains like our professional competition, dedicating nights, weekends and holidays to practice together.
Under the AUSKF, established in 1994 overseeing 14 regional federations, our athletes pursue excellence while promoting kendo across 49 states.
Team USA is the only country with amateur players to place in the Top 3, maintaining our seeded position for over 23 years since 2003.
Team USA consists of a diverse group of athletes residing across the United States and representing a variety of ethnicities and cultures, much like the population of the US.
Righteousness & Justice
Courage & Bravery
Respect & Etiquette
Sincerity & Honor
Full rosters from every World Kendo Championship. Team USA placed 3rd in 2003 (first time in 21 years since 1982), 2nd in 2006 (defeating Japan — their first-ever loss) and 2009. At the 19th WKC, both teams earned 3rd place.
Current training camp participants and prospective members for the 20th WKC (Tokyo 2027). Official team selection takes place in 2026.
The only country with amateur players to consistently finish in the Top 3 at the World Kendo Championships, maintaining our seeded position since 2003.
WKC Appearances
WKC Silver
19th WKC Both Teams
Consistent Finish
| Year | Event | Location | Division | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19th WKC | Milan, Italy | Men's Team | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 2024 | 19th WKC | Milan, Italy | Women's Team | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 2024 | 19th WKC | Milan, Italy | Men's Ind. | Julian Williams — Fighting Spirit | 🔥 |
| 2024 | 19th WKC | Milan, Italy | Women's Ind. | Kasey Tada — Fighting Spirit | 🔥 |
| 2018 | 17th WKC | Incheon, Korea | Men's Team | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 2018 | 17th WKC | Incheon, Korea | Men's Ind. | Jarrod Hatakeyama & Julian Williams — Fighting Spirit | 🔥 |
| 2018 | 17th WKC | Incheon, Korea | Women's Team | Yuri Kil — Fighting Spirit | 🔥 |
| 2015 | 16th WKC | Tokyo, Japan | Men's Team | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 2015 | 16th WKC | Tokyo, Japan | Men's Team | Christopher Yang — Fighting Spirit | 🔥 |
| 2015 | 16th WKC | Tokyo, Japan | Men's Ind. | Christopher Yang — Fighting Spirit | 🔥 |
| 2015 | 16th WKC | Tokyo, Japan | Women's Team | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 2015 | 16th WKC | Tokyo, Japan | Women's Team | Nishiki Sano — Fighting Spirit | 🔥 |
| 2015 | 16th WKC | Tokyo, Japan | Women's Ind. | Nishiki Sano — Fighting Spirit | 🔥 |
| 2012 | 15th WKC | Novara, Italy | Men's Team | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 2012 | 15th WKC | Novara, Italy | Men's Team | Christopher Yang — Fighting Spirit | 🔥 |
| 2012 | 15th WKC | Novara, Italy | Women's Team | S. Tamura — Fighting Spirit | 🔥 |
| 2012 | 15th WKC | Novara, Italy | Women's Ind. | S. Tamura — Fighting Spirit | 🔥 |
| 2009 | 14th WKC | São Paulo | Men's Team | 2nd Place | 🥈 |
| 2009 | 14th WKC | São Paulo | Men's Ind. | Daniel Yang & Jason Brown — Fighting Spirit | 🔥 |
| 2009 | 14th WKC | São Paulo | Women's Team | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 2009 | 14th WKC | São Paulo | Women's Ind. | Grace Lee — Fighting Spirit | 🔥 |
| 2006 | 13th WKC | Taipei, Taiwan | Men's Team | 2nd (defeated Japan) | 🥈 |
| 2006 | 13th WKC | Taipei, Taiwan | Men's Ind. | Christopher Yang — Fighting Spirit | 🔥 |
| 2006 | 13th WKC | Taipei, Taiwan | Women's Ind. | Shannon Mikuni — Fighting Spirit | 🔥 |
| 2003 | 12th WKC | Glasgow, Scotland | Men's Team | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 2003 | 12th WKC | Glasgow, Scotland | Men's Ind. | Christopher Yang — Fighting Spirit | 🔥 |
| 2003 | 12th WKC | Glasgow, Scotland | Women's Team | Kaori Kikunaga — Fighting Spirit | 🔥 |
| 2003 | 12th WKC | Glasgow, Scotland | Women's Ind. | Shannon Mikuni & E. Marsten — Fighting Spirit | 🔥 |
| 2000 | 11th WKC | Santa Clara, USA | Men's Team | Daniel Yang — Fighting Spirit | 🔥 |
| 2000 | 11th WKC | Santa Clara, USA | Men's Ind. | Christopher Yang — Fighting Spirit | 🔥 |
| 2000 | 11th WKC | Santa Clara, USA | Women's Team | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 2000 | 11th WKC | Santa Clara, USA | Women's Ind. | K. Takada — Fighting Spirit | 🔥 |
| 1997 | 10th WKC | Kyoto, Japan | Women's Team | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 1997 | 10th WKC | Kyoto, Japan | Men's Ind. | Christopher Yang — Fighting Spirit | 🔥 |
| 1982 | 5th WKC | São Paulo, Brazil | Men's Team | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 1979 | 4th WKC | Sapporo, Japan | Men's Team | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 1976 | 3rd WKC | London, England | Men's Team | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 1973 | 2nd WKC | LA & San Francisco | Men's Team | 3rd Place / Host Nation | 🥉 |
| 1970 | 1st WKC | Tokyo, Japan | Men's Team | Inaugural |
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