First Jukendo & Tankendo dojo created in Canada - Founded in 2018
Jukendo is a modern Japanese martial art that uses a bayonet attached to a rifle. Tankendo is a modern Japanese martial art that uses a bamboo sword. Both arts are practiced with full protective gear and are safe and fun to practice. They are also great for developing physical fitness, mental focus, and discipline.
A wooden replica of a rifle.
A bamboo replica of a bayonet.
A protection to cushion thrusts.
A practice uniform, including a jacket with a French style and a traditional Japanese pants.
A glove that helps to maintain a good grip on the mokuju and prevent blisters.
A helmet that protects the head and throat.
A shoulder protector that protects the heart and shoulder.
An armor that protects the torso.
Gloves that protect the wrists and thumb.
An apron that protects the lower body. It contains a leather loop to attach the kata.
You may have noticed that the attire and armor worn are very similar to those of other budo, such as kendo or naginata. There are similar concepts (reigi, maai, zanshin, etc.), but jukendo and tankendo are unique martial arts, with specific techniques and rules. Below are some very distinctive points of these disciplines.
Most Jukendo and Tankendo techniques are thrusts.
For this same reason, one must "withdraw their weapon" from the opponent's body.
In Tankendo, it is possible to grab the opponent to strike
We offer free trial classes for interested beginners. No experience or equipment required, just come in comfortable clothes and we'll take care of the rest! For more information, contact us at the following address: jukendomontreal@gmail.com
We are a Jukendo and Tankendo Club based in Montreal devoted to further developing these fascinating martial arts in Quebec and Canada. We are currently practicing at the Greene Centre in Montreal (Westmount) on Sundays from 2h00 PM to 4h00 PM. All those interested are welcome to join!!
We are officially affiliated with the All Japan Jukendo & Tankendo Federation.
Founder
Instructor
Tankendo 4D
Jukendo 2D
Thomas's interest in martial arts started with Kendo, which he began practicing in Belgium in 2008. In 2013, he decided to emigrate to Montreal, Canada, where he continued practicing Kendo. In early 2018, Thomas started the first-ever Canadian Jukendo/Tankendo dojo in Montreal after discovering these martial arts through YouTube and the Jukendo World website.
During the summer of that same year, he decided to improve his skills by participating in the 1st International Jukendo/Tankendo Seminar held in Japan. This was the beginning of a very exciting new adventure. Thomas's goal is now to offer Jukendo/Tankendo courses in Montreal and further develop these martial arts in Canada!
Our dojo logo encompasses a stylized fleur-de-lys, evoking both royalty and the province of Quebec, a revisited version of the Japanese kanji for mountain "山," and a circle representing the island of Montreal. Taken altogether, it perfectly represents our dojo located on the island of Montreal at the foot of Mount Royal.
The credit for this incredible work goes to our friend Miki Chart.
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What a weekend! The 3rd Canadian Jukendo & Tankendo Seminar was a huge success. 🇨🇦🥋
A huge thank you to our amazing senseis Steve Kelsey, Baptiste Tavernier and Sato-sensei who travelled from Japan and the UK to share their knowledge and passion with us.
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We've updated our website to include a glossary of terms related to Jukendo and Tankendo.
This glossary is designed to help newcomers and enthusiasts alike understand the terminology used in these martial arts. You can find it on the Resource page of our website!
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Excited to announce that the 3rd Canadian Jukendo & Tankendo Seminar has been officially confirmed! It will be held in Montreal on June 7-8, 2025. This event will be open to all levels, beginners included.
Please don’t hesitate to DM us or reach out at jukendomontreal@gmail.com for more information!
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Our club along Naginata Concordia, Shidokan Kendo & Iaido Club and U.I.M.A. for some demonstrations and fighting (including mixed sparring)!
Photo credit to Mtl Mike.
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The 5th International Jukendo & Tankendo Seminar in Mons, Belgium has come to a close.
We are incredibly grateful for the friendships we’ve forged and the invaluable teachings from our sensei delegation. 🇨🇦🤝🇵🇱🇹🇼🇯🇵🇧🇪
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Unleashing the art of the sword and bayonet at the Montréal Yatai festival!🏮🎪
We had a blast demonstrating the precision and grace of our martial arts last weekend alongside McGill Kendo Club. We also had a great time meeting all of those interested in learning the way of Jukendo and Tankendo.
A big shoutout to the festival organizers who worked tirelessly to plan this amazing event! And a big THANK YOU and photo credit to Cesar Lamadrid (@the_jake_muller on IG) and Tommy Cao for capturing these amazing moments.
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