The Living Lineage and True Path of Kendo.

Rooted in the traditions of the pre-war era, Shodokan is one of Japan’s most respected kendo dojos.
OKADA Morimasa (Kyoshi, 8th Dan), the current headmaster, shares the sword principles passed down from his grandfather, OKADA Morihiro (Hanshi in kendo and iaido), as well as the teachings of the legendary kensei, SAIMURA Goro.
Through a detailed breakdown of Japanese kendo kata, this instructional work explores ichibyoshi (one-beat timing) and demonstrates how it connects to:
Coordinated body movement for powerful o-waza (large, decisive techniques)
Practical applications in suriage and debana techniques
And more!
Discover the principle behind the ichibyoshi strike, central to modern kendo.

Direction & Supervision: OKADA Morimasa
3rd Headmaster of Shodokan; Kyoshi, 8th Dan in Kendo.
Born in Tokyo, 1967. Representative Director of Shodo-Gakuin Academy (Association for the Preservation and Succession of Traditional Culture); Headmaster of Shodokan; Part-time Lecturer at J. F. Oberlin University. Director of Tokyo Kendo Federation; Chairman and Shihan of Suginami Ward Kendo Federation. Director of Kashiwa Advanced Technology Academy; Shihan of Kashiwanoha Gakuen Kendo Club (Seisa International High School, Kashiwa Campus).
He began training in Kendo, Iaido, and Koryu Kenjutsu at an early age under his grandfather Morihiro and his father Matahiko. After studying at Nippon Sport Science University (NSSU), he became the 3rd Headmaster of Shodokan at the age of 22 (Shodokan marks its 90th anniversary this July).
He served as an assistant at the Martial Arts Research Laboratory at NSSU, and subsequently held positions as a part-time lecturer, sports specialist, and head coach of both the men’s and women’s Kendo teams. In 2015, he was awarded 8th Dan in Kendo.
In 2020, he established “Kendo Innovation Lab,” the first full-scale online Kendo salon. He later developed it into the “Online Keisho Academy,” where he serves as President, dedicated to the global promotion and innovative study of Kendo through interactive media.