Kyushu is a cut above the rest not only in the sheer number of dojo but also in the amount of practice and the quality of instruction. Amount of Practice and Quality of Instruction With more players, you get more practice matches, and an environment conducive to producing strong kenshi. It is true not only for kendo, but in all sport – the active population is strongly connected to the overall level of that region in that sport. The population density of active practitioners is much higher in Kyushu with many local tournaments of varying scale taking place regularly. According to the All Japan Kendo Association, there are 2,200 dojos all across Japan with a fifth of those being located in Kyushu. One reason Kyushu is so dominant in kendo is its active population. But, why is Kyushu so successful in kendo? In the kendo world, Kyushu is called “The Great Land of Kendo”, and seen as a cut above the rest. In the last 10 contests, 6 of the winners have been from Kyushu.
Take the All Japan Kendo Championship, for example. When you look at all the winners of major competitions in Japan, a large proportion of them are from Kyushu.
People who have some knowledge of kendo will likely know that Kyushu, out of all regions in Japan, is particularly renowned for producing famous kenshi. Kendo is a martial art that has been practiced all over Japan and more and more all over the world.
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